Since the outbreak of COVID-19, nurses worldwide have been pushed far beyond their limits. Before their day’s shift, nurses were finding themselves asking the same questions: “is this the day I get the virus?” or worse, “Is this the day I bring it home to my family?” Within days, some of the patients/residents in their facilities […]
2021
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine
Voting to begin in Portland’s charter commission election
Twenty-two candidates want a chance to rethink city government, including the roles of mayor, manager and council.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Face the Music: Music therapist Kate Beever turns everyday sounds into meditative new album
The instrumental ‘Rewild,’ her debut, comes out on May 17.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Indie Film: SMCC’s student film fest returns bigger and better
This year’s Maine Mayhem also includes the best of last year’s class, whose festival was canceled because of the pandemic.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Jeanne Hayman shows new work at Local 188
The paintings are on view at the Portland restaurant through July 2.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Meet the at-large candidates for Portland’s charter commission
Ten candidates are seeking four at-large seats on the Portland Charter Commission, which will review and recommend changes to the basic form of government in Maine’s largest city.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine moves to future-proof taxpayer-funded broadband by raising standards
Some people argue that current standards should stay in place until underserved areas are connected but others say faster speeds are needed now.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the Editor: Climate change, not wind power, will disrupt fishing
Perhaps Maine Rep. Billy Bob Faulkingham, R-Winter Harbor, is correct in his support of L.D.101 – that offshore wind farms anywhere along the Maine coast would completely destroy the Maine fishing industry. But even if he is, this total ban permanent is not necessary. If climate change is not attenuated by an immediate reduction in […]
Posted inBusiness, Do This, Food
Eat on the street – or in a parking spot – in these southern Maine cities
Portland and Westbrook have closed off sections of streets, while Biddeford and South Portland are making use of parking areas for outdoor dining.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the Editor: Portland Charter Commission needs Leeman’s leadership
We encourage our Deering Center neighbors and fellow District 4 residents to vote for Cheryl Leeman to serve as our district representative to the Portland Charter Commission. Cheryl is a proven leader, trustworthy and dedicated to our district and city. Her decades of outstanding community service to District 4 and Portland demonstrate her ability to […]