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🎒 Heads up, Portlanders. Whether you have students in PPS or not. Well-kept school facilities are a contributing factor in positive student achievement.
1 day ago ·
The West End News' good, dispassionate reporting on what it is your Charter Commission is doing and the information Commissioners are being provided. thewestendnews.com/valerie-kelly-volunteer-with-the-portland-charter-commission-research-team/
5 days ago ·
West End Neighborhood Association candidate forum this past week with video. Also, remember progressive candidates are getting the word about about their campaigns this weekend. If you're able to help out, great. It's stopped raining!
5 days ago ·
We strongly recommend giving the first segment in this podcast a listen. ![]()
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They describe brilliantly on how the “divisive” trope is always used by the forces of the status quo when the marginalized gain power. And they join the growing number of voices calling out the bias displayed by the Portland Press Herald in their coverage of municipal politics. ![]()
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Thank you Mike Tipping, Esther Pew, Cate Blackford, Beacon, Maine People's Alliance.![]()
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Let’s hope that Bill Nemitz, Greg Kesich, and Randy Billings can take this moment to learn, listen, and get better at their jobs.
7 days ago ·
Heads up, District 4 progressive community people:Hey District 4! ![]()
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I’m getting everything in order for our annual district meeting and I want to hear from you! ![]()
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These meetings, which are hosted by the district councilor, are a unique opportunity for constituents to engage directly with elected officials and City staff. I’ll make sure at-large councilors @councilorpious @counciloraf (also the soon to be at-large councilor elect) and mayor @katesnyderportland are there, too! 😉![]()
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What days of the week are best for you? It will be a remote meeting from 6:30-8pm some time in November or early December. Comment below or email azarro@portlandmaine.gov
7 days ago ·
Heads up, progressive community peeps:Next week - save the date, 10/21! Join City and MaineDOT staff for a site walk 🚶 and community meeting to discuss the Libbytown Safety and Accessibility Project. ![]()
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This meeting will be an opportunity to identify and discuss issues for the design process and approach for the reconfiguration of Park Avenue and Congress Street. Both are recommended to be converted to two-way streets where they are currently one-way. ![]()
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Accompanying changes include: intersections, bikeways, streetscapes/pedestrian-ways and bus stops. 🚲 🌳 🚌![]()
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Learn more: www.portlandmaine.gov/2081/Transportation-Master-Planning. ![]()
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#PortlandMe
1 week ago ·