Susanna Dandana
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Susanna Dandana
@susannadandana.bsky.social
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.
January 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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We just saw this, and it’s a good idea for businesses to post. Private businesses are allowed to set dress and conduct rules. Requiring no full face coverings has long been standard for safety and loss prevention reasons, and it is within a business’s rights to refuse entry or service.
January 18, 2026 at 7:07 PM
May 22, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Thank you JoAnn Locktov and Matthew Day @Portland Cruise Control. Cruise ships damage our air, water & marine life. It's time to hold them accountable to ensure the long-term viability of the natural resources that make Maine a special place to live and visit.

www.pressherald.com/2025/05/05/h...
Hold cruise lines responsible for pollution emissions in Portland | Letter
It is that season again. For the next seven months, cruise ships will be coming to Portland, not stopping until November. It is easy for Portland to be reactive to cruise ships. They show up and disem...
www.pressherald.com
May 22, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Please join tomorrow, 4/22 5:00 PM in Monument Square to hear stories from people directly impacted by homelessness. 4/22 is the anniversary of Grants Pass V. Johnson, the court decision that made being homeless a crime. 150 cities have since passed laws making it illegal to be homeless.
April 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Cruise ship season has begun in Portland. What does that mean for residents?

News Center Maine looks at the environmental and health impacts with Portland Cruise Control.
April 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Portland Cruise Control has docked ~
We are now live with a landing page where we will be posting the 2025 Portland Cruise Ship season with commentary on the ships, their pollution, & industry news.

#PortlandME #cruiseMaine #cruisePortland

portlandcruisecontrolmaine.org
March 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Using your dollar is a powerful way of using your voice. If you need to purchase essentials like food or medicine, consider going to a locally owned small business and paying with cash.

This is an opportunity to cast a stone and be part of the ripple effect.

Spread the word!
February 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Go Janet!

"You better do it because you're not going to get federal funding," Trump told Mills.

The governor then confronted Trump and said, "We're going to follow the law, sir. We'll see you in court."

www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Trump, Maine's Democratic governor clash at the White House over transgender athletes
President Donald Trump clashed with the Democratic governor of Maine, Janet Mills, on Friday over federal funds he threatened to withhold from the state over transgender athletes participating in girls and women's sports.
www.reuters.com
February 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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“Scrubber discharge is poisoning our waters and marine environment,” said Kay Brown, Arctic Policy Director for Pacific Environment. “Our report underscores the destructive toxicity of scrubber discharge on the marine environment, impacting humans, wildlife and Indigenous communities’
January 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Maine wildlife officials and advocates have opposed the bill, arguing it is unnecessary and could put the state’s imperiled wildlife at risk, noting that habitat loss remains the No. 1 threat to at-risk species and animals are rarely the cause of aviation accidents.
Maine airports seek exemption from wildlife protection laws
Aviation officials and businesses say a bill to exempt airports from state protections for Maine's endangered or threatened species would prevent wildlife collisions, but environmental groups say the ...
www.pressherald.com
January 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
My dog!
January 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
“You’re not considered a citizen when you’re homeless. You’re subhuman. That’s how you’re treated,” ...You are not welcome indoors anywhere anyway, and you have no place to sit down and rest outside. And these are meant to be public places.”

mainemorningstar.com/2024/12/17/c...
Camping ban enforcement in Maine highlights patchwork of solutions to homelessness • Maine Morning Star
With restaurants shut down during the pandemic, Brian Arborio found himself unemployed, unable to pay his rising rent and eventually evicted.  He lived on the streets of Portland for about 10 months, ...
mainemorningstar.com
January 27, 2025 at 1:22 AM
True!
January 27, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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The article puts it succinctly:

"Cruising Overwhelms Small Towns"

www.cruisehive.com/another-main...
Another Maine City Moves Forward With New Cruise Ship Ban
Belfast, Maine, is planning to ban any cruise ship or larger vessels that can carry 50 or more passengers.
www.cruisehive.com
January 23, 2025 at 9:40 PM