MY STORY English language learners from Portland Adult Education share their story in their own words. My name is Andres. I live in Portland, Maine. I work at El Rayo Taqueria in Scarborough... Read more
Local Retailers Expect Banner Holiday Season by Tony Zeli The holiday season is in full swing. The National Retail Federation released survey data showing that 99 million people shopped in s... Read more
La Vida Local: Irregular Notes on West End Life Winter Sidewalk Report by Rosanne Graef, Past President – WENA Today’s Topic: The Perennial Problem of Perambulating Portland Black Frid... Read more
Congress Square will be lit up and ready for fun this winter! by Bree LaCasse Congress Square Park is once again aglow in its winter light installation by artist Pandora LaCasse. Each year,... Read more
The Spiritual Side Take Time to Reflect and Meditate This Holiday Season by Rick Ness We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience... Read more
Pesticide & Fertilizer Task Force Update What Does Portland Want – Integrated versus Organic Pest Management by Bridget Chase The Portland Pesticide and Fertilizer Task Force is reviewin... Read more
by Marilyn Miller For six weeks every year many of us eat too much, spend too much and rush around too much. We spend hours in search of the perfect gifts and travel far and wide to spend ti... Read more
How to embrace warmth with a little insight from those who know the cold. by Nancy Dorrans Last December, Portland experienced a long and record-shattering mild spell, which peaked during Ch... Read more
Why it is more important than ever to support local business when holiday shopping by Jenn Thompson, Buy Local Portland If gift giving is a part of your holiday tradition, consider giving lo... Read more
Solidarity with Standing Rock
By Adam Marletta The extreme state violence unleashed on the indigenous protesters at Standing Rock, North Dakota, is not only shocking, but should also be very instructive to all Americans... Read more