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CW: CW - Talk of Death
Many years ago (I think back in 1987), I had a vision of being in #PortlandME, on a hill by the ocean (Munjoy Hill), at a protest, and was assassinated (shot in the back). That vision has never scared me off, and I even organized protests in that spot... Because, to know that I might die defending the rights of others to exist (and Mother Earth to flourish), and to possibly die standing up for what I believe is right, is to die as a warrior. And to be a warrior for human rights and Mother Earth is what is so needed right now. I'm not afraid to die. And I'm not afraid to live. I've lived my life fully, and have had close brushes with death. But to me, to die a coward is a fate worse than death.
#USPol #Authoritarianism #DefendTheSacred #DefendHumanRights #DefendMotherEarth
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CW: CW - Talk of Death
Many years ago (I think back in 1987), I had a vision of being in #PortlandME, on a hill by the ocean (Munjoy Hill), at a protest, and was assassinated (shot in the back). That vision has never scared me off, and I even organized protests in that spot... Because, to know that I might die defending the rights of others to exist (and Mother Earth to flourish), and to possibly die standing up for what I believe is right, is to die as a warrior. And to be a warrior for human rights and Mother Earth is what is so needed right now. I'm not afraid to die. And I'm not afraid to live. I've lived my life fully, and have had close brushes with death. But to me, to die a coward is a fate worse than death.
#USPol #Authoritarianism #DefendTheSacred #DefendHumanRights #DefendMotherEarth
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CW: CW - Talk of Death
Many years ago (I think back in 1987), I had a vision of being in #PortlandME, on a hill by the ocean (Munjoy Hill), at a protest, and was assassinated (shot in the back). That vision has never scared me off, and I even organized protests in that spot... Because, to know that I might die defending the rights of others to exist (and Mother Earth to flourish), and to possibly die standing up for what I believe is right, is to die as a warrior. And to be a warrior for human rights and Mother Earth is what is so needed right now. I'm not afraid to die. And I'm not afraid to live. I've lived my life fully, and have had close brushes with death. But to me, to die a coward is a fate worse than death.
#USPol #Authoritarianism #DefendTheSacred #DefendHumanRights #DefendMotherEarth
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CW: CW - Talk of Death
Many years ago (I think back in 1987), I had a vision of being in #PortlandME, on a hill by the ocean (Munjoy Hill), at a protest, and was assassinated (shot in the back). That vision has never scared me off, and I even organized protests in that spot... Because, to know that I might die defending the rights of others to exist (and Mother Earth to flourish), and to possibly die standing up for what I believe is right, is to die as a warrior. And to be a warrior for human rights and Mother Earth is what is so needed right now. I'm not afraid to die. And I'm not afraid to live. I've lived my life fully, and have had close brushes with death. But to me, to die a coward is a fate worse than death.
#USPol #Authoritarianism #DefendTheSacred #DefendHumanRights #DefendMotherEarth
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7:00pm June 2, Portlander Vivek Jeevan was part of a group of about 30 cyclists on a ride that’s part of the #BikeSummer…in the back of the group headed north on Northeast 7th Ave approaching NE Holladay, they were approached by two aggressive car drivers. One of the drivers intentionally drove into Viv…
…a dedicated cycling advocate,…education coordinator for #BikeLoud #PDX, and certified bike riding instructor who offers private riding lessons and bicycle education…
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Immigrant Rights Groups Allege #Multnomah County Jail is Violating Sanctuary Laws
*A lawsuit claims the US Marshals Service is using local jails to hold detainees for immigration enforcement. by Abe Asher A group of immigrants rights organizations are suing Multnomah County, claiming the county and its sheriff's office are violating Oregon's sanctuary state law. . The suit, filed in circuit court earlier this month, claims that Multnomah County is unlawfully agreeing to hold individuals detained by the U.S. Ma ...*
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So, a couple of the bars that are open on Friday in #PortlandME are #FlaskLounge and #Genos. But Flask is making donations to the #ImmigrantLegalAdvocacyProject and Geno's to #PresenteMaine and #MaineNeeds! If you're going to be open, at least give back to the community!
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For context, there are dozens of far right political operatives who spend most of their time denigrating & demonizing Portlanders experiencing homelessness / addiction. Some of them even have the nerve to post crocodile tears in the wake of these incidents, which they ensure will continue to happen.
“The suspect [McKeever] walked into the camp and started to argue with everyone,” one man told a Portland Police officer who responded to the scene. “It seemed like the suspect was looking to cause issues.” There was also an allegation from someone in the adjacent encampment that McKeever “threatened to run over their camp.” Then McKeever allegedly got into his car and made good on those threats.
#portland #pdx #farright #maga #uspol #orpol #m110 #freethinkers #idw #intellectualdarkweb #peopleforportland #propaganda #disinformation #murder #atrocity
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#PBOT’s discounts off #taxis, #Lyft and #Uber rides—free #TriMet, #Streetcar and #CTRAN service—are available to #Portlanders this #NewYearsEve
…get a paper coupon for up to $20 off a #taxi trip…ask staff for a coupon, and present that coupon to a BroadwayCab, FlatCab, PDXYellowCab or RadioCabies
…get $10 off a Lyft or Uber ride in #PDX. Download…Dec. 31.
…TriMet, MAX starting at 8 p.m. for free service till 3 a.m. Streetcar will lift fares from 8 pm through midnight…
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#Portland 's Emergency World #NakedBike Ride on October 12
https://www.portlandmercury.com/Bikes/2025/10/10/48067491/portlands-emergency-world-naked-bike-ride-location-releasedOrganizers of the World Naked Bike Ride, and a number of other local groups, came together last week to plan an emergency demonstration—they're hoping to draw crowds to inner Portland on Sunday for an Emergency World Naked Bike Ride to protest the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in South Portland. Specifically, they're getting on bikes in the buff to ask Portland's City Council to revoke the facility's land use approval.
"We need our city hall, mayor and council members to collectively revoke the #ICE facility permit and represent the values of Portland residents," reads an announcement posted yesterday.
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#Portland 's Emergency World #NakedBike Ride on October 12
https://www.portlandmercury.com/Bikes/2025/10/10/48067491/portlands-emergency-world-naked-bike-ride-location-releasedOrganizers of the World Naked Bike Ride, and a number of other local groups, came together last week to plan an emergency demonstration—they're hoping to draw crowds to inner Portland on Sunday for an Emergency World Naked Bike Ride to protest the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in South Portland. Specifically, they're getting on bikes in the buff to ask Portland's City Council to revoke the facility's land use approval.
"We need our city hall, mayor and council members to collectively revoke the #ICE facility permit and represent the values of Portland residents," reads an announcement posted yesterday.
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#Portland 's Emergency World #NakedBike Ride on October 12
https://www.portlandmercury.com/Bikes/2025/10/10/48067491/portlands-emergency-world-naked-bike-ride-location-releasedOrganizers of the World Naked Bike Ride, and a number of other local groups, came together last week to plan an emergency demonstration—they're hoping to draw crowds to inner Portland on Sunday for an Emergency World Naked Bike Ride to protest the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in South Portland. Specifically, they're getting on bikes in the buff to ask Portland's City Council to revoke the facility's land use approval.
"We need our city hall, mayor and council members to collectively revoke the #ICE facility permit and represent the values of Portland residents," reads an announcement posted yesterday.
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#Portland 's Emergency World #NakedBike Ride on October 12
https://www.portlandmercury.com/Bikes/2025/10/10/48067491/portlands-emergency-world-naked-bike-ride-location-releasedOrganizers of the World Naked Bike Ride, and a number of other local groups, came together last week to plan an emergency demonstration—they're hoping to draw crowds to inner Portland on Sunday for an Emergency World Naked Bike Ride to protest the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in South Portland. Specifically, they're getting on bikes in the buff to ask Portland's City Council to revoke the facility's land use approval.
"We need our city hall, mayor and council members to collectively revoke the #ICE facility permit and represent the values of Portland residents," reads an announcement posted yesterday.
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#Portland 's Emergency World #NakedBike Ride on October 12
https://www.portlandmercury.com/Bikes/2025/10/10/48067491/portlands-emergency-world-naked-bike-ride-location-releasedOrganizers of the World Naked Bike Ride, and a number of other local groups, came together last week to plan an emergency demonstration—they're hoping to draw crowds to inner Portland on Sunday for an Emergency World Naked Bike Ride to protest the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in South Portland. Specifically, they're getting on bikes in the buff to ask Portland's City Council to revoke the facility's land use approval.
"We need our city hall, mayor and council members to collectively revoke the #ICE facility permit and represent the values of Portland residents," reads an announcement posted yesterday.
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Darn! This was in 2024. I'm hoping they do some this year!
Free! Saturday, June 8, 10am - 2pm, Eldredge Lumber and Hardware, 145 Presumpscot St., Portland ME
"Join us for an afternoon of learning and repairing while we reduce waste and promote sustainability in our community. Bring your broken household items such as small appliances, wooden furniture, bicycles, clothes, and more. Our team of skilled #Fixers will teach you how repair them for free!
"Think cozy coffee shop meets your dad’s workshop, meets your grandma’s knitting circle: a bright, bustling and inviting setting that has every tool for the job accessible to you and your expert volunteer. Yarn, nails, sewing machines, saws and hammers, etc. await those excited to take a stand against wasteful manufacturing practices.
"The Repair Café will feature designated workspaces for repairing small appliances, bicycles, textiles, and more. It will also be the home of comfy couches and sitting areas for those wanting to connect with like-minded community members. Need to fix your favorite sweater? Imagine someone guiding you through knitting a patch. Have a broken fan? There’s someone with electrical experience waiting for you at a workbench with all the necessary tools and parts. This is what we imagine the Repair Café can do for the community.
Repair Menu
- Bike repair/maintenance
- Small electrical appliances
- Furniture
- Knife sharpening
- Toys
- Audio/Visual equipment
- Smartphones
- Textiles
- Jewelry
- Lamps
- Vacuums
- Clocks
- And more!FMI:
https://sustainabilityforme.org/repair-cafe/
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#Maine and #NewHampshire #HandsOff Mass Mobilization Events
handsoff2025.com - #NationalDayofAction as of 4/3/2025
Maine and New Hampshire Hands Off Rallies
#LubecME, 11:00am-12noon, Across from IGA, WashingtonStreet
#BrunswickME - NOTE: Venue change! 11:00am-12:30pm, Brunswick Mall, 149 Maine Street
#PortlandME,11:00am-1:00pm, Monument Square, 456 Congress St
#SouthPortlandME, 11:00am-1:00pm, GE Erskine Park, end of bridge
#Bath, 10:00am=12:30pm (& every Sat thru April 19), Bath Iron Works Admin Building, 700 Washington Street. Vigil for Disarmament - Say No!
#BelfastME - 12noon-1:00pm - Post Office Square, Main Street & Church Street
#CastineME - 12noon-1:00pm - The Commons, Court Street & School StreetSource:
https://bsky.app/profile/pinetreeactivism.bsky.social/post/3llwcc6zibk25
#April5Events #April5th #HandsOff2025 #HandsOff #Antifascism #Events #MaineResists #BadDOGE #ResistAuthoritarianism #NHResists -
Ferraris…took first-class flights from Redmond to Portland…and rented SUVs to get around the city on his trips to Portland, including a Mercedes. Ferraris’s contract includes a $75 hourly travel fee.
…contract between #PPB and #Ferraris Investigations prohibits luxury travel accommodations in its list of expenses eligible for reimbursement, noting airfare should be the “lowest coach fare available” and rental vehicles should be chosen based on the most economical option… -
#PortlandME unlikely to change winter shelter threshold amid staffing, funding limits
The winter shelter opens when the daily low temperature drops to 15 degrees or below, or if the city gets more than 10 inches of snow.
Author: Katie Delaney
Published: 2:12 PM EST January 14, 2026
Updated: 2:12 PM EST January 14, 2026PORTLAND, Maine — "The city of Portland likely won’t be changing the criteria to open its winter warming shelter this season.
"Right now, the shelter opens when the daily low temperature drops to 15 degrees or below, or if the city gets more than 10 inches of snow.
City officials met to discuss the threshold and the possibility of making changes to it at a Health & Human Services & Public Safety Committee meeting Tuesday night.
"Despite some recent criticism about the temperature threshold, city leaders who spoke at the meeting said making changes to when the shelter is open this season does not seem feasible.
"This is the first year the city has operated a winter warming shelter. According to Maggie McLoughlin, Portland’s Director of Health & Human Services, it costs about $7,700 a night to operate the shelter. Most of that cost is from staffing.
"With that cost, the shelter has enough funding to be open for 50 nights this winter. It has been open for 12 nights so far.
"McLoughlin said if the city changed the temperature threshold even by just a few degrees, it would make a big difference. If the threshold went up to 20 degrees instead of 15, for example, she said the shelter would be open for an extra 14 to 21 nights, adding an extra $108,000 to $201,000 dollars.
That would take more staff, too—something McLoughlin said is already limited. Last month the shelter was closed for a weekend, despite meeting the temperature threshold, because of a lack of staff."
@newsbot
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Tee hee. I just had to unfurl the flag before I took this picture! #PrideFlags should be flying freely!
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Off on my #ChurchillFellowship leaving next weekend - current plan is a week or so around #WashingtonDC #Baltimore and rural #Pennsylvania then on to #Boston and #PortlandMe and then maybe a few days break in #Montreal - #Detroit and around then #Chicago and #Austin. Will have an #Amtrak pass and using trains ..but with #covid rife here and there, #ExtremeWeather and impending #Shutdown .. suspect plans will change quite a bit. I'll be working closely with timebanks.org and blogging on their website.. also hoping to meet up with @postgrowth #StephanieRearick #MutualAidNetwork people and lots of #Timebank #urbanfarms too.
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#PortlandME - #RipeForRepair Meetup
April 12 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Odd Fellows Hall
651 Forest Ave
Portland, Maine 04101 United States"#RepairMeetups are free community events where people come together to help each other fix everything from small home appliances to damaged textiles.
They’re about celebrating under- appreciated skills and learning new ones, holding on to things that take a lot of resources to make but can quickly end up in landfills, and connecting with other humans. Experts, novices and curious spectators welcome!
#BCM will be in attendance with #PortlandGearHub to offer assistance with a wide variety of common bike repairs, like brake adjustments, tuning gears, fixing flat tires, lubricating chains, and removing wobbles from wheels."
FMI:
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ripe-for-repair-meetup-portland-2/#SolarPunkSunday #BicycleCoalitionOfMaine
#BikeTooter #BuildingCommunity
#Repair #RepairReuseRestore
#BikeMaintenance #Workshops #SkillSharing #MaineEvents #FixIt -
#PortlandME - #RipeForRepair Meetup
April 12 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Odd Fellows Hall
651 Forest Ave
Portland, Maine 04101 United States"#RepairMeetups are free community events where people come together to help each other fix everything from small home appliances to damaged textiles.
They’re about celebrating under- appreciated skills and learning new ones, holding on to things that take a lot of resources to make but can quickly end up in landfills, and connecting with other humans. Experts, novices and curious spectators welcome!
#BCM will be in attendance with #PortlandGearHub to offer assistance with a wide variety of common bike repairs, like brake adjustments, tuning gears, fixing flat tires, lubricating chains, and removing wobbles from wheels."
FMI:
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ripe-for-repair-meetup-portland-2/#SolarPunkSunday #BicycleCoalitionOfMaine
#BikeTooter #BuildingCommunity
#Repair #RepairReuseRestore
#BikeMaintenance #Workshops #SkillSharing #MaineEvents #FixIt -
#PortlandME - #RipeForRepair Meetup
April 12 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Odd Fellows Hall
651 Forest Ave
Portland, Maine 04101 United States"#RepairMeetups are free community events where people come together to help each other fix everything from small home appliances to damaged textiles.
They’re about celebrating under- appreciated skills and learning new ones, holding on to things that take a lot of resources to make but can quickly end up in landfills, and connecting with other humans. Experts, novices and curious spectators welcome!
#BCM will be in attendance with #PortlandGearHub to offer assistance with a wide variety of common bike repairs, like brake adjustments, tuning gears, fixing flat tires, lubricating chains, and removing wobbles from wheels."
FMI:
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ripe-for-repair-meetup-portland-2/#SolarPunkSunday #BicycleCoalitionOfMaine
#BikeTooter #BuildingCommunity
#Repair #RepairReuseRestore
#BikeMaintenance #Workshops #SkillSharing #MaineEvents #FixIt -
#PortlandME - #RipeForRepair Meetup
April 12 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Odd Fellows Hall
651 Forest Ave
Portland, Maine 04101 United States"#RepairMeetups are free community events where people come together to help each other fix everything from small home appliances to damaged textiles.
They’re about celebrating under- appreciated skills and learning new ones, holding on to things that take a lot of resources to make but can quickly end up in landfills, and connecting with other humans. Experts, novices and curious spectators welcome!
#BCM will be in attendance with #PortlandGearHub to offer assistance with a wide variety of common bike repairs, like brake adjustments, tuning gears, fixing flat tires, lubricating chains, and removing wobbles from wheels."
FMI:
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ripe-for-repair-meetup-portland-2/#SolarPunkSunday #BicycleCoalitionOfMaine
#BikeTooter #BuildingCommunity
#Repair #RepairReuseRestore
#BikeMaintenance #Workshops #SkillSharing #MaineEvents #FixIt -
#PortlandME - #RipeForRepair Meetup
March 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Odd Fellows Hall
651 Forest Ave
Portland, Maine 04101 United States"#RepairMeetups are free community events where people come together to help each other fix everything from small home appliances to damaged textiles.
They’re about celebrating under- appreciated skills and learning new ones, holding on to things that take a lot of resources to make but can quickly end up in landfills, and connecting with other humans. Experts, novices and curious spectators welcome!
#BCM will be in attendance with #PortlandGearHub to offer assistance with a wide variety of common bike repairs, like brake adjustments, tuning gears, fixing flat tires, lubricating chains, and removing wobbles from wheels."
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ripe-for-repair-meetup-portland/
#SolarPunkSunday #BicycleCoalitionOfMaine #BikeTooter #BuildingCommunity #Repair #RepairReuseRestore #BikeMaintenance #Workshops #SkillSharing #MaineEvents #FixIt
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#PortlandME - #RipeForRepair Meetup
March 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Odd Fellows Hall
651 Forest Ave
Portland, Maine 04101 United States"#RepairMeetups are free community events where people come together to help each other fix everything from small home appliances to damaged textiles.
They’re about celebrating under- appreciated skills and learning new ones, holding on to things that take a lot of resources to make but can quickly end up in landfills, and connecting with other humans. Experts, novices and curious spectators welcome!
#BCM will be in attendance with #PortlandGearHub to offer assistance with a wide variety of common bike repairs, like brake adjustments, tuning gears, fixing flat tires, lubricating chains, and removing wobbles from wheels."
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ripe-for-repair-meetup-portland/
#SolarPunkSunday #BicycleCoalitionOfMaine #BikeTooter #BuildingCommunity #Repair #RepairReuseRestore #BikeMaintenance #Workshops #SkillSharing #MaineEvents #FixIt
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#PortlandME - #RipeForRepair Meetup
March 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Odd Fellows Hall
651 Forest Ave
Portland, Maine 04101 United States"#RepairMeetups are free community events where people come together to help each other fix everything from small home appliances to damaged textiles.
They’re about celebrating under- appreciated skills and learning new ones, holding on to things that take a lot of resources to make but can quickly end up in landfills, and connecting with other humans. Experts, novices and curious spectators welcome!
#BCM will be in attendance with #PortlandGearHub to offer assistance with a wide variety of common bike repairs, like brake adjustments, tuning gears, fixing flat tires, lubricating chains, and removing wobbles from wheels."
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ripe-for-repair-meetup-portland/
#SolarPunkSunday #BicycleCoalitionOfMaine #BikeTooter #BuildingCommunity #Repair #RepairReuseRestore #BikeMaintenance #Workshops #SkillSharing #MaineEvents #FixIt
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#PortlandME - #RipeForRepair Meetup
March 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Odd Fellows Hall
651 Forest Ave
Portland, Maine 04101 United States"#RepairMeetups are free community events where people come together to help each other fix everything from small home appliances to damaged textiles.
They’re about celebrating under- appreciated skills and learning new ones, holding on to things that take a lot of resources to make but can quickly end up in landfills, and connecting with other humans. Experts, novices and curious spectators welcome!
#BCM will be in attendance with #PortlandGearHub to offer assistance with a wide variety of common bike repairs, like brake adjustments, tuning gears, fixing flat tires, lubricating chains, and removing wobbles from wheels."
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/ripe-for-repair-meetup-portland/
#SolarPunkSunday #BicycleCoalitionOfMaine #BikeTooter #BuildingCommunity #Repair #RepairReuseRestore #BikeMaintenance #Workshops #SkillSharing #MaineEvents #FixIt
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So, what this does NOT address is the issue of staffing, or lack thereof! Maybe let a few unhoused folks live there, and then you'll have some staff! PLUS, the other issue is how far away from the downtown #PortlandME area (5 miles) it is! The same with #MaineNeeds (4 miles), where folks can get tents and clothing. Everything used to be centralized at #PrebleStreet, downtown, but noooo. Can't have homeless folks setting up tents near Whole F*cking Foods, can we?!!
Portland adds criteria to open emergency warming shelter after it failed to open during blizzard
The shelter will now open during blizzard and ice storm warnings, and there are procedures if a forecast changes quickly
by Adam Bartow, Mar 5, 2026
Excerpt: "The decision to activate the warming shelter with less than 48 hours' notice will be determined by the availability of staff needed to safely operate the facility."
cc: @newsbot
#Maine #PortlandMaine #Homeless #Unhoused #Houseless #EmergencyShelters #WarmingShelters #StaffingIssues
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WTF! UNACCEPTABLE! If staffing is an issue, then have someone live at the $*&# shelter! Especially if there's weather on the way!
Ask 8 Investigates: Why isn't the #PortlandME warming shelter open tonight?
Despite #blizzard conditions, Portland's emergency #WarmingShelter won't be open overnight Monday
by Norah Hogan, February 23, 2026
" 'While we are not able to activate the warming shelter tonight, we understand the interest in opening the shelter on more #ExtremeWeather nights that fall outside the existing thresholds, and will explore the ability to do this in the future,' said city spokesperson Jessica Grondin. 'We will continue to look for ways to strengthen the model moving forward.' "
BULLSHIT! WHY WASN'T THIS ADDRESSED LAST MONTH!!!
@newsbot#Unhoused #Homeless
#Houseless #BlizzardOf26 #OvernightShelters #WarmingShelters #WarmingSheltersInMaine