Open Call for Artists Design a Public Art Utility Box A public art utility box may soon be are around the corner. The Portland Police Department and the Public Art Committee, in conjunction... Read more
Metro Bus NEWS Introducing GPS Tracking and New Freeport – Yarmouth Route This summer in Metro bus news, the Greater Portland Metro has launched the Southern Maine Transit Tracker. The new G... Read more
Perspectives from the Sky – July 2016 Time for Action and New Beginnings by Leo Knighton Tallarico At the end of last month Mars, planet of action, will, assertion, competition, confli... Read more
POLICE BEAT Release of Steven Ricci Fifty-two year old Steven Ricci was released from jail on June 29th. He is known by Police as a repeat offender. He will reside at 915 Brighton Avenue. St... Read more
The unofficial Portland primary results are in. The Portland primary results are in. The most hotly contested race was for State Senate District 27 (West End, Parkside, East End, East Deerin... Read more
Letters to the Editor Support for Ben Chipman for the June 14th Primary Ben Chipman has my enthusiastic support to be our next state senator. There are many reasons why: he’s thoughtful; he... Read more
Letters to the Editor Support for Diane Russell in June 14 Primary Diane Russell wrote these words in 2012, “Do we believe that individuals should pull the ladder up from behind them, or do... Read more
When small business owners don’t get paid, it can get personal! by Marilyn Miller “Trusting someone is my decision. Proving me wrong is their choice” –Unknown There is no denying th... Read more
The Amos Farm: WATER CONSERVATION by Christian Torp Why is water conservation an important step for the urban gardener? Well, here’s one reason: Polluted runoff is one of the leading c... Read more
Ben Chipman and Elusive Purity
Ben Chipman and the death of his indie-cred A Satire by Sam Pelletier Local activist and lawmaker Ben Chipman told reporters today that his indie credibility with Portland voters passed away... Read more