This Month’s Topic: SNOW!!! Rosanne Graef, President – WENA Snow Bans Go into effect at 10 p.m. and continue until 6 a.m. In a severe storm, hours may be extended. Vehicles left... Read more
At a ceremony at City Hall on Monday, Dec. 1, the Portland Board of Public Education inaugurated its newest members and then voted unanimously to elect at- large school board member Sarah Th... Read more
Beginning in February, the Portland Board of Public Education will hold its regular meeting on the first Tuesday of each month in City Council Chambers at City Hall. The board will hold its... Read more
The City unveiled its first electric vehicle charging station last week at the Elm Street Parking Garage. Two level II electric vehicle chargers are now operational, one of which is for use... Read more
City Outlines Task Force Members & Process Mayor Brennan has established a task force to review the City’s inspections programs. The task force will conduct an internal review of... Read more
Dear Editor, We need a tenants union in Portland, Maine. There are rumors of threats of city code enforcement cracking down on landlords in response to the tragic Noyse Street fire. This wou... Read more
Next summer, the Greater Portland Metro plans to launch a new bus route that will run to Yarmouth and Freeport. The Metro is seeking feedback from riders on bus and bus-stop amenities, route... Read more
The City Council approved to extend constable powers to library security staff at their last meeting. This gives the library’s guards the ability to issue criminal trespass orders. Thi... Read more
If Elizabeth Warren Runs, So What? – Asher Platts, Guest Commentator
I’m not interested in Elizabeth Warren’s unlikely run for President. Why? She has said she won’t, and that if she does, it will be on a Clinton/Warren ticket. Elizabeth Warren isn’t actually... Read more