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Congratulations, Portland, ME Public Schools Superintendent Botana! ![]()
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www.pressherald.com/2022/06/27/botana-named-outstanding-leader-by-maine-superintendents/
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On June 19, 1865, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce that enslaved people be freed. ![]()
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Last year, the Legislature approved my bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday here in Maine. Today is an opportunity to recognize and commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people, celebrate freedom and reflect on our history.
1 week ago ·
βΌοΈ Hey, everybody. An appeal: @PrebleStreet has some pretty urgent needs for volunteer help with meal prep, particularly in the teen center, food pantry, and other things. If you're able to donate the time, please contact Preble Street. Thank you. ![]()
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www.preblestreet.org/you-can-help/volunteer/
2 weeks ago ·
Congratulations Sarah Lentz, Ben Grant, and Sarah Brydon, your new Portland School Board members!
2 weeks ago ·
π³οΈ Vote today! ![]()
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π¦ππ₯ππ πππ‘π§π and πππ‘ ππ₯ππ‘π§ are the Progressive Portland community's choices for the 2 at-large School Board seats. ![]()
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π¦ππ₯ππ ππ₯π¬ππ’π‘ is the Progressive Portland community's choice for the District 5 School Board seat.![]()
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Vote π¬ππ¦ to approve the School Budget. ![]()
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www.portlandmaine.gov/172/Elections-Voting
2 weeks ago ·
π Dear Maine: The Trials and Triumphs of Maineβs 21st Century Immigrants, is co-authored by Westbrook-born Morgan Rielly and Iranian-born Reza Jalali, with photographs by Lilit Danielyan. It's published by Islandport Press. ![]()
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www.amjamboafrica.com/creators-of-aim-to-humanize-immigrants/
2 weeks ago ·
βΌοΈ Our response to the needs of our most recent neighbors is still needed. As of the City of Portland, Maine's May 21 figures (most recent published) there are 1,131 people in hotels and shelters. Most, not all, are asylum seeking individuals and families. ![]()
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www.portlandmaine.gov/221/Health-Human-Services ![]()
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If you are able, please consider donating time and/or money to non-profits working to meet their needs. Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition Preble Street and others are all stepping up. ![]()
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Remind Governor Janet Mills and, in Portland, Mayor Snyder and City Councilors that we welcome asylum seekers. Outside the city, support changes to immigration law, like work authorizations.![]()
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Thank you!
3 weeks ago ·
π³οΈ Thanks, Maine Youth Justice. The Democratic candidates for Cumberland County district attorney agreed the Maine should its children's prison, and expand programs to help keep youth out of the criminal justice system. Vote Tuesday! #CloseLongCreek ![]()
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www.mainepublic.org/politics/2022-06-07/cumberland-county-da-candidates-agree-on-closing-long-cre...
3 weeks ago ·
π³οΈ Nice thoughts. Hogwash, but nice thoughts. ![]()
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www.pressherald.com/2022/06/09/commentary-portlands-strong-mayor-proposal-would-put-social-equity...![]()
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In actual practice, the actions of the City Manager do not translate into equitable governance for all of City of Portland, Maine's ![]()
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www.pressherald.com/2020/06/12/black-portland-residents-face-more-arrests-use-of-force-than-white...![]()
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It doesn't seem like the City Manager's actions work to "increase the likelihood of community engagement, inclusion and responsiveness to the needs of the people." ![]()
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bangordailynews.com/2020/12/11/news/portland/portland-city-managers-plan-to-handpick-civilian-to-...![]()
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It doesn't seem like the City Manager follows the will of City Council, which voted 9-0 to ban synthetic pesticides, or citizen oversight. ![]()
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www.pressherald.com/2020/07/09/cheverus-drops-controversial-plan-to-use-pesticide-after-portland-...![]()
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It doesn't seem like the City Manager has "has no power to advance their own agenda or initiatives," when they terminated the bicycle and pedestrian coordinator position, ... ![]()
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cushmanconsult.wordpress.com/2015/05/26/why-portland-cant-afford-to-axe-its-bike-ped-coordinator/![]()
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... and it seems like the City Manager can advance their own agenda when they champion a self-driving car.![]()
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www.pressherald.com/2018/07/17/portland-selected-for-autonomous-driving-test-site/
3 weeks ago ·