by Asher Platts Martin Shkreli finally goes to jail! Photos of the “Pharma Bro’s” perp walk populated many of our Facebook feeds in celebration of this unscrupulous capitalist finally gettin... Read more
by Markos Miller Spring of 2015 will see a final recommendation for the future design of Franklin Street. The current study process is the second phase of the City’s redesign effort. P... Read more
Submitted by Nils Werner We’ve all seen the bumper sticker: “61% did not vote for Governor Lepage”. While that margin shrank in 2014, the Governor once again failed to secure more than 50% o... Read more
With Valentine’s Day approaching, a certain scam, commonly known as the “Sweetheart Scam,” will kick into gear as it does each February. Many people who are single like to meet potential da... Read more
A letter to Adam Marletta, author of “Capitalism is Killing the Planet” Adam: I’m checking in regarding your recent article, with it’s references to the “Reject Keystone XL-Now!” Rally in Po... Read more
A couple of months ago there was meeting put on by our local NAACP chapter at the Portland Public Library to respond to the crisis in Ferguson, Missouri, where a white police officer shot to... Read more
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
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
Vote YES for Decency and Fairness Cruelty towards wildlife and people has no place in Maine. Chasing shy and gentle black bears, through their forest home, with GPS collared hounds and then... Read more
Alex Steed Responds to Adam Marletta
I was entertained by Adam Marletta’s response to my column about President’s Obama’s optimistic tone. From my minimal past engagement with Marletta, I can’t say I... Read more