Mohamud’s Story: I wish to see my wife and children MY STORY: English language learners from Portland Adult Education share their story in their own words. My name is Mohamud and I am from S... Read more
La Vida Local – Irregular Notes on West End Life by Rosanne Graef, Past President – WENA Today’s Topic: The ‘G’ Word “The city is facing a housing crisis, but… it’s done li... Read more
Perspectives from the Sky – June 2016 New Energy on the Way as Mars Goes Direct by Leo Knighton Tallarico Mars goes direct late this month, but the month begins with Mercury back Direc... Read more
POLICE BEAT West End Shooting On May 30st Police responded to a West End shooting. At 8:30 p.m. a 48-year-old Portland man was shot outside 146 Chadwick Street. Neighbors reported hearing a... Read more
A donated porcupine sculpture replaces a stolen one at the Jetport. The Portland International Jetport announced that June LaCombe has made a generous donation to restore a popular sculpture... Read more
POLICE BEAT – May 2016 Pedestrian killed in moped accident On May 17th, at approximately 8:35 p.m., Portland Police responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on Brighton Avenue, ne... Read more
Most India Street clinic services remain under City control until June 2017. City Council approves $236 million budget. The Portland City Council approved the municipal budget at its May 16t... Read more
In low turnout, Portland school budget passes by large margin The unofficial results for the Portland Public Schools budget referendum are in: Question 1 Yes 921 No 558 Question 2 ... Read more
Bernie’s Big Comedown: An Independent Run Is Unlikely by Adam Marletta I have read, with no small amount of amusement, the various calls for Bernie Sanders to continue his presidential... Read more
When Austerity Attacks
By Adam Marletta The Portland City Council’s recent vote to close the majority of services at the city-run, India Street Public Health Center was a blow to activists and health care professi... Read more