by Luke deNatale Although shoveling snow is not an immediate concern for most of us, winter is fast approaching and there are many disabled and senior citizens in Portland that struggle with... Read more
by Nancy Dorrans I realize it is November but my thoughts are on October. October is a long month… and, as you know the weather can be quite variable to say the least. I once went to see sta... Read more
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine is out in full force promoting their 3rd annual Bike Brightly campaign. The campaign is dedicated to lighting up the bikes of Maine cyclists riding afte... Read more
This Veterans Day leaders from the City, soldiers, veterans, and business leaders gathered to rededicate Andrews Square after the restoration of the square’s memorial monument. The And... Read more
The City of Portland has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for fiber optic connectivity to its facilities on Canco Road. The City currently has five 10 GB network switches, providing co... Read more
by Christian Torp “Behold, days are coming,” declares the Lord, “When the plowman will overtake the reaper And the treader of grapes him who sows seed; When the mountains will drip sweet win... Read more
by Marilyn Miller Neither a borrower nor a lender be, For loan oft loses both itself and friend, And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry. -William Shakespeare, Hamlet Act 1, scene 3 Mr.... Read more
by Rosanne Graef, Past President – WENA Today’s Topic: Blaze Orange, Crows and Snowshoes Ahhh, November, another of those in-between months when you don’t really know what you should b... Read more
by Luke deNatale American Folk music is largely drawn from early American musical traditions from the inhabitants of Appalachia. Little wonder that Maine, being a portion of the upper Appala... Read more
Surveying the Damage: A Post-Election Postmortem
Adam Marletta In light of the recent election, I think the city of Portland should finally qualify for one of those ubiquitous “Certified Business Friendly” signs that gre... Read more