The candidate, who has never held office and has raised no funds, wants a more personal City Hall.
Jason Singer
Feature Obituary: Gregory Schlieper, 49, loved building, military, helping others
GORHAM – Gregory D. Schlieper loved to use his hands and build things. He built decks for his pool and home. He painted rooms and built a tree fort for his companion’s children. In the 1990s, he tinkered constantly with his red 1960s Chevrolet Camaro. More recently, he reworked the engine of his 2004 Ford […]
Jodie Lapchick: Collaborative, marketing skills stressed
She says she’s ready to work with various groups to implement an economic blueprint.
David Marshall: A list of successes, ability to ‘get things done’
The Green Independent wants to invest in school facilities and a streetcar line, and to promote use of alternative fuels.
Ralph Carmona: Prepared to speak for the city
The Portland mayoral candidate brings lobbying skills and political experience that he would use to attract funds for 21st century needs.
John Eder: Focusing on help for the working-class
Affordable housing is a centerpiece of his campaign for Portland mayor, and he pledges to start construction of 1,000 units.
Officials tour Forefront site
The Planning Board gets an on-site look at the scope of the Thompson’s Point Forefront project.
Questions to the candidates
Fourteen of Portland’s 15 mayoral hopefuls attend a forum and give the public some answers.
Charles Bragdon: Job skills for homeless, tidal power, small-business loans top agenda
He lived on the margins and got married at a shelter, and says his focus will be on ‘average people.’
Markos Miller canceled big plans for ‘chance to do something special’
He has little political experience but believes he can help the city and its residents to ‘get engaged.’