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 Candidate Questionnaires!

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!--

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!

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'.

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!

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!

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!"

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!

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.

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

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!

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...

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!

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. 

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!

5... 4... 3... 2... 1... Blast off!

We've just launched our Local Issues Committee, and we're ready to rock and roll. It's our belief that politics begin with the grassroots and the local, and now we've got a specialized committee to help synthesize these beliefs into action. Check out the Launch event at our new Flickr site.

Our own Justin Alfond impresses and expresses Portland with the League's recent victories with an editorial published in the Portland Press Herald, Nov. 27.  WOOT!!

Six for six. You read that right - 6 FOR 6! That was our tally for The League on Election Day. And, not only did we choose underdogs, but underdogs that became lightning rods.

So, here's the dope. The League hit a new zenith this year with its involvement in Election 2007. Hey, we know that in past years we may have been viewed as some radical punks, screaming into our megaphones and generally making noise, but not anymore.

From Step Up to the Plate to RENT G.R.E.E.N. to Elections 2007, the League IS the news in Portland!