News briefs from Portland and Maine that every West Ender needs to know about.
Avesta Housing, developers of 17 Carleton Street, gained unanimous approval for tax-increment financing (TIF) from the Housing and Community Development Committee of the City Council. In ret... Read more
Starting in September, Portland high school students will be transported to and from school and extracurricular activities by the METRO buses. Families are invited to attend informational op... Read more
Try not to get confused this summer while traveling through squares and parks downtown. You will be asked if you support a higher minimum wage once by a local activist seeking $15 per hour.... Read more
The Revitalization of Congress Square Park by Tony Zeli There is a new venue in town. Wednesday night concerts, Third Thursday art events, Friday night dancing with live music, Saturday morn... Read more
by Luke deNatale Warmer weather always brings Portlanders outdoors from the many months spent inside waiting for the seemingly endless onslaught of northern New England winters. It is no s... Read more
by Rosanne Graef, Past President – WENA Have you gone to a different city and reported back to your friends, “I loved the wonderful parks and gardens there.”? How about, “Wow, I really... Read more
MY STORY: English-language learners from Portland Adult Education sharing their stories in their words. We welcome them to Portland. My name is Amelia. My father gave me my name. He saw it i... Read more
Police are asking the public for assistance identifying a woman found deceased on the East End beach on May 22nd. The Medical Examiner has determined the death was not suspicious. The woman... Read more
DEMOCRAT HIT PIECE
by Sam Pelletier Tommy stumbles out of bed at 12:45 p.m. and retrieves his EBT card from atop his antique mahogany dresser. He walks down into the basement; past the golf clubs, past the sno... Read more