Longfellow’s parents are missing from their Portland tomb
In 1986, city workers entered the tomb while replacing the old iron gate and preparing to brick-up the door. The tomb was empty.
Monthly Archives: September 2016
Donald Trump is coming back to Portland
Good evening from the BDN Portland office on Congress Street. Tonight, we have Narcan, the return of Trump (scroll down for the details), and an update on the drought. Let’s get to it. What we’re talking about Jake Bleiberg reported this morning: Portland police officers will start carrying Narcan, a medication that can save lives […]
A South Portland mother explains why she supported her child coming out as transgender
A ton of people read her essay today, and it drove a lot of conversation.
The Old Port is looking more and more like the mall
Another national retail chain is moving into Portland’s Old Port.
Portland’s pigeon whispering poet wants you to keep your head up
Sarabia writes poetry but he doesn’t call himself a poet. “I’m a language sculptor,” he said. “I’m too sexy to be a poet.”
Two city councilors want to create a task force to better protect renters
It’s part of a first draft of a plan to add protections for Portland renters.
Portlanders put Clinton ahead in debate, but wish for more options
“My first thought was that I wish there was a third podium up there and people would look at the other options that exist.”
Norwegian tourist pleads guilty to threatening to kill Portland police
Good evening from the BDN Portland office at 533 Congress St., where we’re getting ready to chow down on pizza and watch the first presidential debate. You should come join us. What we’re talking about The Norwegian tourist who threatened to kill Portland police officers with explosives and assault weapons earlier this summer pleaded guilty […]
Giant clammers come to life outside a Portland bar
Artist Susan Bartlett Rice of Walpole started the project — commissioned by the building owner — more than a week ago. This morning, she said, if the weather stays nice, she should finish by the end of the week.
Join BDN Portland for the presidential debate Monday
Good evening from the BDN Portland office on Congress Street and a happy weekend to you all. What we’re talking about BDN Portland will host a viewing party for the first presidential debate this Monday at Think Tank Coworking. Join our local team and political reporter Michael Shepherd to watch Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump […]
