Court to rule whether South Portlanders have to pay legal fees in pipeline lawsuit
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Monthly Archives: November 2016
‘Doesn’t anyone who lives in Maine have a connection to rural land, whether they know it or not?’
Good evening from the BDN Portland office on Congress Street, which today feels exactly like the Pacific Northwest (minus a few degrees), where I spent my Thanksgiving break. What we’re talking about Tonight, I want to pull back a little from the city of Portland to focus on a big story the BDN published this […]
Portlander turned Florida man guilty of illegal campaign donations
Good evening from the BDN Portland office on Congress Street. Tonight the newsletter is going lean because we gorged over the weekend. How was your Thanksgiving? What we’re talking about A former Portland real estate developer, who now lives outside Orlando, Florida, pleaded guilty to making $22,500 in illegal campaign contributions to presidential candidates during […]
Portland’s pigeon whispering poet has a rap for all the haters
If everyone was treated equal / ’n respected for their way, / there’d be no color lines! / We’d overthrow RAC-ism / and the Triple K!
A turducken of culture, sports and festivities in Portland this weekend
TGIF from the BDN Portland office on Congress Street, where we are still digesting turkey and pie and are looking forward to venturing forth into a weekend of festivities. What we’re talking about Tonight the holiday tree comes to life in Monument Square, Maine State Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” steps off at the Merrill Auditorium and […]
The Department of Corrections is reviewing policies after a transgender teen’s death
Good evening from the BDN Portland office on Congress Street. We hope your Thanksgiving is relaxing and delicious. The newsletter will be on hiatus tomorrow. See you on Friday. What we’re talking about Jake Bleiberg reports on the latest news around the suicide of a transgender teen at Long Creek Youth Development Center. He writes: […]
A Maine cartoon character is marching in the Macy’s parade for the 20th year in a row
After a quick high-five, the plush varmint got back to work, training for an appearance in the three-mile, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Here’s what tenants and landlords need to know about new housing regulations
Good evening from the BDN Portland office on Congress Street. Tonight, an explanation of exactly what was passed by the City Council last night; the FBI reportedly is investigating the town of Ogunquit; and Portland will finally have a decent place to grab a cup of bone broth. What we’re talking about After many months […]
‘The reports of the demise of books were greatly exaggerated’
You’re reading The Express, BDN Portland’s free evening newsletter. To have it delivered to your inbox every evening, text PORTLAND to 66866. What we’re talking about Emily Russo, daughter of Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Richard Russo, and partner Josh Christie, are opening Portland’s fourth independent bookstore Tuesday. It might seem like books are going the way […]
Here’s how Portland plans to change the city over the next decade
Portland is looking to boost development and economic growth in key neighborhoods, and make it easier for residents to use public transportation
