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It is that time of year again. If you need sand for your home this winter the Payson Park residential shed is up! ❄️❄️

❄️ Winter Operations Update ❄️ The Payson Park residential sand shed is up and running (next to the ball field). Limit of two 5-gallon pails per residence. (The sand and salt pile is for residential use only, contractors are not allowed.)

Read the full winter operations information:
https://www.portlandmaine.gov/596/Winter-Operations

Congratulations to our Portland athletes!

Portland Bulldogs Fall Athletes of the Year Kennedy Charles and Samantha Moore are this year's winners.

Exciting to see the growth and future to come, while preserving a bit of the past.

Thank you to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make the B&M Building Portland's newest Local Landmark, and to the City Council for passing it unanimously! The building will be the focal point of the Roux Institute at Northeastern University new campus, and we're happy to say it'll look the same (Christmas tree included!) moving into the future!

In-person Absentee voting begins today!

In-person absentee voting begins Wednesday, October 12 at 8:30 AM and continues through Thursday, November 3. The City Clerk's office is open Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM, Wednesdays until 5:30 PM (open late on 11/3/22 only, 7PM).

🗳 🗳 We now have two absentee ballot drop boxes! Pictured is the new dropbox at our Canco Road facility, 212 Canco Road. The original is located at City Hall (Myrtle Street side). Both locations will be set up and ready to receive completed absentee ballots 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Learn more:
https://portlandmaine.gov/173/Absentee-Voting-Information

*Absentee ballots have been mailed out for those that have already requested them.

Let's help out our students and Mrs. H's donor choose!

Take a Seat: Equity for All Shapes and Sizes., a project from Mrs. H. Help me give my students desks so that all my students can fit into desks no matter what size. I have a diverse group of 11th and 12th-grade students. Some of my students have trouble getting to sc...

Such a great step and direction for Portland! The last are installed, click through to see where the 30 public restrooms are located!

More public transport heading our way! This is great news.

Proposed Montreal to Boston train would run through Maine Currently, the proposed passenger train service would include stops in Bethel, Auburn, Portland and Old Orchard Beach.

A lot is going on within our schools! Incase you missed the most recent workshops, they are now up on youtube!

Portland Board of Public Education Workshops August 16, 2022 1) High School Choices. 2) Plan for Superintendents Search. 3) Contingency Fund Transfer from Presumpscot and Reiche to Longfellow.

This weeks round up!

Public Alert | City of Portland Alerts City News Round Up: Friday, August 19, 2022 Please check our agenda center for the full schedule of upcoming Committees, Boards, and Commission meetings. Read the recap of the August 8 City Council meeting here. To view agendas, backup materials, and videos from past meetings, please visit www.portl...

So exciting to see this progress in Portland! Have you seen any of the new bike stations or used one?

We love seeing all the excitement for Phase 1 of the Bikeshare launch! There are currently five stations installed (Lobsterman Park pictured), with more stations and bikes following this week. Learn more and download the app via: www.tandem-mobility.com/portland.

First five stations:
🚲️ Washington Ave at Walnut St
🚲️ Lobsterman Park (Middle St at Temple St)
🚲️ East End Beach
🚲️ Congress St at Park Street
🚲️ Hanover St at Lancaster St

Just around the corner….

The next round of elections are coming.

Request your absentee ballot ! The online portal is now open for the November 8 General Election.

🗳️ https://www.portlandmaine.gov/173/Absentee-Voting-Information

🗳️Please note the ballots themselves won't be available until 30 days before Election Day: November 8, 2022. Residents may also call the City Clerk's office, 207-874-8677, to request a ballot: Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Additional information regarding the upcoming election:
https://portlandmaine.gov/172/Elections-Voting

The old and the new, Portland is always evolving.

The Old Port’s new era The charming waterfront district has evolved into a destination for high-end shopping and dining, which some locals appreciate and others could do without.