On Sept. 16, the Portland City Council decided to overrule the will of the 8,500 voters who signed the citizen-initiated charter amendment petition to establish a municipal public funding program. The council chose instead to follow the ill-informed opinion of the city’s corporation counsel and voted to postpone the matter indefinitely. Now Councilors Belinda Ray […]

One wonders if any U.S. business has a clue as to the frustration their customers have with the voicemail protocol they have to survive to call said business. In the old days there was the often-harried PBX switchboard operator, who at least was a live voice to screen your request and send you to the […]

I am excited to vote for Kate Snyder for Portland mayor. I have known her for 15 years, including our time together on the Portland school board. During a challenging time for the district, Kate helped us regain financial stability and public trust. I continued to work with her when I became the district’s chief […]

The last three presidents of the United States have been operating off an Authorization for the Use of Military Force passed by the U.S. Congress in 2001.  The AUMF has been used by the presidents for military action in 80 countries around the globe. This has led to endless war and a burgeoning military budget. […]

A lifelong leader in the Portland community, Tae Chong offers a solid balance of experience, tenacity and heart. He’s a former school board member and has two children in Portland Public Schools. He’s an advocate for economic opportunities for all, including New Mainers, and brings a lateral, creative approach to solving the “new problems” that […]

I’ve been working with Ed Suslovic on issues facing our region for over a decade. He is ready and equipped to return to the Portland City Council representing District 3. As an experienced leader, he does his homework, listens to everyone and brings a common-sense approach to issues facing his community and the region. With […]

I strongly support legislation to increase screening for osteoporosis, sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins and co-sponsored by Sen. Angus King and Rep. Chellie Pingree. In a commentary last week (Sept. 24), Ann L. Elderkin and Dr. Clifford J. Rosen argue that we are at a critical junction in the future of our bone health, and […]