Maine

Make 'em answer!

Got a question for a candidate?

We're inviting you to send in your questions for our up and coming Candidate Forum! Districts 115, 119, 120 and At-Large City Council candidates will be represented at the Forum on September 16--make 'em answer YOUR questions!

Volunteer and see a play for FREE!

Volunteer and see a play for FREE!

The League is collaborating with the Portland Stage Company to educate and register voters during a run of a modern-day version of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Work the League table, register voters, educate youth, and see the play--for free!

Serve your city!

Serve your city!

Check out these opportunities to do great work with the City of Portland!

The League wants you!

The League wants you!

Check out this link and learn about a possible job opportunity with the League here in Maine!

chillin' at Boru's after a hard day's work

5-for-5: the deets and feats!

That's right, you read that right: 5 for 5! All of our endorsed candidates won their Primary, and well, since this is our second full-win in a row, and it was our first time endorsing in a Primary, we're a little excited...!

We asked questions, they gave answers

We asked questions, they gave answers

Part of our long and arduous endorsement process is writing up elaborate and detailed questionnaires, and asking potential candidates to fill them out with their stance on Local, State, and National issues. Once our decisions are made, we make these questionnaires public--so, for your viewing pleasure, here are your Primary Candidate Questionnaires!

Hit the ground running!

Hit the ground running!

It's May, and do you know what that means? Soon it will be June, and soon it will be the JUNE PRIMARY... We here at the League have been simply run-run-running around to get everything in order for you to have the smoothest ride right on into your polling place. The Voter Guide is online, it's about to hit the streets, and now we present you with  your voting information! --Phew!--

Want the...INSIDE SCOOP?

Want the...INSIDE SCOOP?

Ever been curious about the League's procedure for endorsements? Ever wanted a piece of that delicious democratic pie? Well, here's the INSIDE SCOOP on our endorsement process: Project Vote!

ReEmergence: DANCEPORTATION ReEvolution!

ReEmergence: DANCEPORTATION ReEvolution!

Wow, y'all. You REALLY know how to get down. ReEmergence was the bomb!--because of you! Thank you for an amazing night of rockin' Transportation Politics and hardcore dancin'.

A voter scopes out their district. (photo credits: Tina Smith)

Primary Legislative Candidate Debate--ROCKED!

Thanks to the MainePIRGs, the wonderful campus of USM and beautiful YOU, the Legislative Debate rocked! Here are some photos of the event--the video of the entire debate will up NEXT WEEK!

A view of the stage at the debate

Congressional Candidate Debate--SUCCESS!

We just keep it goin' here at the League--our debate last night was a HUGE success! Standing room only, great questions, fiery commentary. Thank you, Portland, for your excellent turn-out and participation! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO OF THE DEBATE!

Stop the budget cuts!

Maine CAN do better!

On March 12, over one thousand people showed up at the statehouse in Augusta to have a say about Governor Baldacci's proposed budget cuts, terrifying budget cuts that would affect imperative social services throughout the state . Among many others organizations, the League showed up and decried, "MAINE CAN DO BETTER!"

Robin and Melanie at the League Retreat!

The League Retreat

A few weekends ago, the Portland League took a Strategic Planning Retreat to make some short and long term decisions about where the organization should go next! We made some great progress, played some rockin' games, and took the time to really hash out the future of the League, specifically regarding '08. Scope out some pix from our adventures!

We got PRESS!

We got PRESS!

You know, you had us pretty impressed when you signed our petition--OVER 450 TIMES! But then you had to go and make a big splash at the PACTS Public Hearing this past Tuesday, and well, that just put us over the edge.

Caucusing 101: Republican Style

Caucusing 101: Republican Style


ThinkMTV Documentarian Jaime Mcleod breaks it down for us for the Maine Republic Caucuses!


Lookin' for a way to serve your city?

Lookin' for a way to serve your city?

We have the answers for you! The City of Portland has a variety of ways for citizens to participate in the local government--and we've got some right here for ya!

The caucuses are coming!

The caucuses are coming!

First they consumed Iowa. Then they stretched across the cornfields to the east coast in New Hampshire. Now they're slowly making their way across the Nation...

The Drum Major Institute Best Policies of 2007

Opportunity Maine makes it into the Top Ten Best Policies of 2007!

We thought we had the right idea--and then it was confirmed! The Drum Major Institute has named Opportunity Maine in its Top Ten Best Policies of 2007. Talk about a way to ring in the New Year!

Image Credit: John Patriquin/Portland Press Herald Staff Photographer

Even the Press Herald knows what the REAL DEAL is!

Check out the Press Herald's Sunday Telegram write-up on last week's Real Deal where Leaguers tackled very real issues around transportation throughout Maine. 

Rent G.R.E.E.N brings you an Energy Efficient Winter

Rent G.R.E.E.N brings you an Energy Efficient Winter

We here at the League really love bein' green, even in the whitest winter snow. Follow these easy, short tips for an energy efficient home year 'round, but especially this winter season!

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