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To clear up some confusion:

Anyone with an interest in Portland, Tennessee, may become a blog author. An author has the capability to create new entries (as well as comments.)

If you want to be a blog author, all you have to do is e-mail Judy or Charlie. Just tell us you want to be a blog author. All we need is your name and an e-mail address. (If you have a specific way you want your name displayed on the blog, please let us know that too.) We will set you up and e-mail you your username and password.

We look forward to having lots of new authors!

Reminder: Anyone may leave comments on the blog. You do not need a username and password just to leave comments.

The blog administrators would like to remind everybody of a blog rule: closing posts to comments is frowned upon since this is a blog and not a bulletin board, and authors are asked not to do so. The purpose of the blog is to facilitate communications by having open discussions. This cannot be done if people cannot comment.

We realize that some of you were probably not aware of this rule, so we won't change the flag on existing posts. However, starting today (1/10/2009), if an administrator finds an "allow comments" flag turned off, we will turn it on. Thank you very much for your cooperation!

On a different subject, we might be upgrading the Movable Type platform of the blog. So, if you see changes in the weeks/months ahead, don't be alarmed.

Thanks!
Judy and Charlie

Post your thoughts about News worthy articles, events, happenings, questions,
garage sales,and general information regarding our town.

Want to talk about something specific, post it here.
One of the blog authors will start the topic for you!

Happy Posting - Judy

Post your thoughts about News worthy articles, events, happenings, questions,
garage sales,and general information regarding our town.

Want to talk about something specific, post it here.
One of the blog authors will start the topic for you!

Happy Posting - Judy

I would like to welcome Judy as a new Blog Administrator. Over the years, Judy's keen eyes have alerted me to questionable postings on the Portland blog.

I really respect Judy's judgment, and I think it's time for her to have Administrator privileges. These privileges will allow Judy to edit all entries and comments. In addition, she will be able to delete entries and/or comments which do not meet blog standards.

I have asked Judy to write a little about herself, and this is reproduced below. I would personally like to thank Judy for her help in keeping this blog a place where we can all work for a better Portland.

Charlie

Post your thoughts about News worthy articles, events, happenings, questions,
garage sales,and general information regarding our town.

Want to talk about something specific, post it here.
One of the blog authors will start the topic for you!

Happy Posting - Judy

Post your thoughts about News worthy articles, events, happenings, questions,
garage sales,and general information regarding our town.

Want to talk about something specific, post it here.
One of the blog authors will start the topic for you!

Happy Posting - Judy

Post your thoughts about News worthy articles, events, happenings, questions,
garage sales,and general information regarding our town.

Want to talk about something specific, post it here.
One of the blog authors will start the topic for you!

Happy Posting - Judy

Post your thoughts about News worthy articles, events, happenings, questions,
garage sales,and general information regarding our town.

Want to talk about something specific, post it here.
One of the blog authors will start the topic for you!

Happy Posting - Judy

Post your thoughts about News worthy articles, events, happenings, questions,
garage sales,and general information regarding our town.

Want to talk about something specific, post it here.
One of the blog authors will start the topic for you!

Happy Posting - Judy

"George A Greene Memorial"

Today is the anniversary of my Dad's home going. I know where he is and he is in such a better place right now And I know he is dancing with my Jesus.

Mr Charles Myers told me this would be OK. So, I am asking you for help. I'm not good asking for help. I trust God to take care of everything, but I feel HE is telling me to do this. I hope I'm right. = )

Post your thoughts about News worthy articles, events, happenings, questions,
garage sales,and general information regarding our town.

Want to talk about something specific, post it here.
One of the blog authors will start the topic for you!

Happy Posting - Judy

After seeing the report on TV last evening about the 12 Y.O. Sumner County girl that met her rapist on MY Space, I thought this would be a good time to bring up this topic on the blog.

What are your experiences with MY Space?
Should there be better security measures that not allow under age members?
What do you do in monitoring under age computer users in your household?

The stories that come out about My Space are horrific, yet some good has come as well, what, and who should be responsible for policing this site if any? Lets hear your thoughts, experiences and suggestions.

Post your thoughts about News worthy articles, events, happenings, questions,
garage sales,and general information regarding our town.

Want to talk about something specific, post it here.
One of the blog authors will start the topic for you!

Happy Posting - Judy

As reported by local media, the possiblities of casino gambling at Kentucky Downs is growing closer.
A link to the story by the Herald-Leader is provided within.
News4 also did a segment on this last evening.

If this should be passed what affect, if any, do you think it will have on our area?

Post your thoughts about News worthy articles, events, happenings, garage sales,and general information regarding our town.

Want to talk about something specific, post it here and one of the blog authors will start a topic for you!

Happy Posting - Judy

Are there any Portland area bloggers out there with blogs on public sites like Blogger or individual URLs? One of the best Tennessee blogs out there is Volunteer Voters, which is on News 2 WKRN's website.