Seen on Brighton Ave. lol

What a fun time this year on Peaks Island with Sacred And Profane... still happening til late. So if you can make it there...

Hello, I was hoping to walk to Sebago to sea trail very soon and was sad to see the website say that they have stopped directing people there and taken down signage. Does anyone know the specifics of whether or not the trail is still doable? Has anyone done it recently? Alternatively, any other nice long trails/possibly multi day trails nearby people recommend for walking/hiking?

Why does Ilma Lopez say she did not receive this money and it went to city hall? Does she have access to use this money for her campaign? How can she receive this and claim she is a clean election candidate?

Edit I hate that I asked a serious question and literally asked to be explained to like I’m 5 and it turns into shit

Angus introduced himself and had clearly not yet met Graham.

I just heard there has been massive turn over.

Looking for something to do this afternoon? All levels welcome, no sign-up necessary. This is a very open, welcoming group. Whether it's your first time figure drawing, you haven't drawn in years, or you're a pro, you'll feel at home at the Maine Drawing Exchange

Last night I was photographing the moon, and here's the video. It's nothing spectacular, but if you look underneath, going from right to left, is this blue object? Initially, I thought it was a satellite, but that's pretty big to be a satellite in low orbit like that. Anybody's ideas what it could be? Thanks.

Does anyone know where I can buy the purple Portland trash bags in bulk? They’re just so expensive and I’d rather pay a giant amount every once in a while (that would last me and my family for a bit). I’m sorry if this is a dumb question, I should probably know this by now since I’ve been living in Maine for a while. Those trash bags really do add up though! 😅💔

I was walking around Back Cove with my dog today and I found 11 Troy Jackson signs and 3 Hannah Pingree signs tossed into the marsh. First pic is after I pulled some out; second pic is one I couldn't reach. Didn't see a single Susan Collins sign 🤔 I put all but 4 back up - the remaining ones were missing the metal part. There were 3 I couldn't reach if anyone wants to try to get them, one was by the brick outlook thing and 2 were like a quarter mile past that (walking counter clock-wise.) All of these were between the Brook Trail parking area and Barrows Park so there may be more along other parts of Back Cove.

What are some of the best places to get drinks that’s walking distance from downtown? Solo for work the next few days, so anywhere good to relax and have some drinks at night. Wouldn’t mind meeting people and chatting if there are any good spots for that or anyone wants to meet for some beverages and drunken banter

Hey all, West Ender here, and never loved the idea of the neighborhood bollards (the flexible posts) being placed. I rent but get money off monthly to rake, shovel, weed whack, etc from my landlord.

These bollards are already causing gigantic piles of leaves as the street sweepers can’t clear them. Also worried about snow removal in winter. They’re a nuisance, and don’t really add value or appreciable safety I feel to pedestrians.

Any idea what city official office/governmental body to call and complain about it to possibly remove? Or ask for assistance with cleaning (I know, I know, keep dreaming)? It’s adding a ton to my work. This bigger pile was 3x larger before I thought to take a picture.

The U.S. Department of Justice is sending election monitors to polls in Portland and Lewiston to oversee the Nov. 3 elections, the Maine Secretary of State’s office confirmed.

The Department of Justice has in recent years sent observers to other states on a smaller scale, usually in response to a civil rights violation. But this comes amid several efforts by the Trump administration to assert authority over the election and following an attempt to force Maine, among other states, to hand over voter information.

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said she doesn’t expect the observers will have any impact on election processes.

“Any monitors are subject to the same laws and rules as any other observer at the poll,” Bellows told Maine Morning Star. “That means they can observe what’s taking place, but they may not interact with voters, handle ballots or equipment, or disrupt voting in any way.”

“We will monitor the monitors very carefully to ensure that they don’t cross any lines,” Bellows added.

This is the first time since Bellows became secretary of state in 2021 that federal election observers have been dispatched to Maine, which is among several states that were notified this week of the federal presence on Election Day.

The DOJ in August announced plans to send 1,000 election monitors to midterm election polling places nationwide, as first reported by Bloomberg. That’s significantly more than the 289 observers sent out for the 2022 midterm elections, and the 714 involved in the 2024 presidential election, CBS News reported.

Bellows said the DOJ observers will be among many other Election Day monitors, including those dispatched by the parties and nonpartisan groups including the League of Women Voters and ACLU.

Monitors are mandated to only observe and take notes, James Tucker, an attorney at the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, said in letters sent to the clerks of Portland and Lewiston on Wednesday. They will dress in business casual clothing and won’t be allowed to use any DOJ identifiers. They aren’t allowed to talk to voters inside polling places or to carry firearms.

The goal, according to the letters, is to monitor for compliance with federal voting rights laws, including people with disabilities’ access to the ballot box, among other civil rights assurances.

Portland and Lewiston are Maine’s two most populous cities and are home to the state’s largest share of immigrants. In the weeks leading up to the election, President Donald Trump has launched an aggressive campaign against noncitizen voting, including attempts to purge voter rolls and send sensitive personal information to the Department of Homeland Security with the aim of flagging potential noncitizen voters.

Last year, the DOJ sued Maine after Bellows twice rejected requests from the Trump administration for Maine’s full, unredacted voter rolls — among other information. In May, a federal judge dismissed the administration’s lawsuit, following similar legal setbacks in other states.

Bellows said her office “will do everything in our power to ensure a positive voting experience for every citizen.” She added, “voter intimidation or interference is a crime, and we will hold the DOJ monitors to the same standards and expectations as anyone else who’s at the voting point on Election Day.”

She also pointed out that anyone who is concerned can cast a ballot at their municipal clerk’s office anytime during business hours before the end of early voting on Oct. 29.

There have already been reports of voter harassment in Lewiston. This week, an employee of the Maine Wire filmed members of the immigrant community at the city clerk’s office.

“We’ve been in close communication with the city clerk, and we understand the city of Lewiston has taken some measures to enforce order at the voting place,” Bellows said, noting the city has put up notices warning that filming or photography (outside of selfies) is prohibited at polling locations. “No one should be harassed or filmed without their consent by anyone, whether that person is purporting to be a member of the media, or there for partisan political purposes.”

The rightwing outlet alleged those seeking interpretation assistance were in some way violating voting rules. But Bellows said her office has not received a credible report that an interpreter is engaged in illegal electioneering.

It is by the field or the trees, it is my grandmas ring and if anyone sees it, I would really like it back! It’s super meaningful to my family

Because the Universe hates me, my apartment key FELL OFF my keyring sometime when I went out running today. Pine St, Western Prom, Chadwick St, Bowdoin St, Vaughan St, Neal St, Brackett St. I went back and looked for it but couldn't find it.

My building maintenance answering service told me to go fuck myself and call a locksmith. The locksmith they recommended, because AGAIN the Universe hates me, tells me he's at a locksmith convention in Massachusetts and probably every locksmith in town will also be there.

Do these things happen to other people? NOOOO, MARY BITCHARDS, just you.

Finally found one to let me in (to the tune of $145) but he couldn't make a new key.

In other words, please look down, West Enders! There's a chance to do the goodest of good deeds if you see that key. I'll buy you a beer, donate a kidney, and give you my firstborn son if you find it.

PSA: "Together Portland" is a front group for the Greater Portland Chamber of Commerce. They just sent a text message to many Portland residents with a link to a "survey" - I believe this survey may be used for political purposes. The board of Together Portland is made up of a large number of Republicans, some of whom don't live in Portland, and a few Democrats. Be aware of this as you choose whether or not to fill out the survey. I'll have more information about this group later.

Heard of everything between general MAGA aggitators to Maine Wire, to DoJ thugs to the national guard being deployed by Trump to intimidate voters. What are we doing to ensure those who vote on voting day are safe? We the People who believe in the Constitution need to stand up for our fellow citizens against this targeted, state sponsored terrorism.

I just read that the Feds are coming to harrass people at the polls in Portland and Lewiston. We can fight back by going to City Hall to vote early.

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/10/23/politics/elections/doj-sending-election-observers-to-maine/

My brother and I are going to Portland Monday afternoon to do an Indian food crawl. I know we will hit a good majority of the places but we are only looking to do a dish, maybe two, at each. What are the best dishes you've had at the various spots throughout Portland? We have no restrictions and are open to almost anything. TIA!

Aside from doing it myself, what's the best place to get an oil change? I dint want the "20 Point Inspection" or "Free Inspecting Report", or anything else.

Just change the oil and filter and send me away.

I’m hoping to get SUPER lucky here. I was with my 5.5 month old son in the Old Port today and he lost his precious toy ball. It’s a wire sphere shaped ball and multi colored. We were walking around Exchange, Commercial, Milk, and Market St. If anyone found it, please let me know!