Portland, Tennessee Blog http://WWW.portlandtn.net/ We hope you will use this blog to exchange ideas to make Portland a better place! en Copyright 2008 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:09:14 -0600 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss FRONT PAGE - Around the Town JULY 2008 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

]]> http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/07/front_page_arou_32.html http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/07/front_page_arou_32.html Blog Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:09:14 -0600 Sports Forum What's your favorite sport? Nascar? Football?
Let's talk about it here!

]]> http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/06/sports_forum.html http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/06/sports_forum.html Sports Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:10:45 -0600 Police, what area's of town need more attention? As requested by another poster;

What are areas of the town that you think need more police attention?
Whether it be traffic violations, or something else?

]]> http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/06/police_what_are.html http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/06/police_what_are.html City Government Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:53:31 -0600 Wanda Rogers' Retirement Reception Wanda Rogers, Advertising Director for The Portland Leader, has announced her retirement after 31 years of service. A reception will be held at the office of The Portland Leader from 12 noon - 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2008. The office is located at 109 S. Broadway. Cookies and punch will be served. Please stop by the office and help make Wanda's retirement reception an event she will cherish forever. In addition, if any of you have memories of Wanda, we invite you to leave them as a comment here for Wanda to read. Thanks!

]]> http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/06/wanda_rogers_re_1.html http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/06/wanda_rogers_re_1.html People Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:31:02 -0600 New Portland Panther / Corey Brewer websites header2.jpg In a comment for another posting, a commentator left a link for the "Official Home of the Portland Panthers" website, which can be found at http://portlandpantherfootball.com. The website was designed by eVarsity Sports. Looks like a nice site with the sound of the train on the home page. Check it out.
Update: Corey Brewer also has a new website: http://cbrewer22.com
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]]> http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/06/new_portland_pa_1.html http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/06/new_portland_pa_1.html Sports Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:01:39 -0600 Progress Behind The Scenes room-top1.jpg
The new hotel going out at I-65 & 52 is a good example of work that has been ongoing by the city of Portland and neighboring Orlinda.
The two have been working on development of the area around the interstate and the restructuring of the planning region on the Robertson County side of 31-W.
Though all of us want quick action, the truth is that many of these plans take years to come together. The city of Portland has desired some development out at the interstate, but we do not have control of the land past 31-W; and Orlinda hasn't had the infrastruture to support major development.
The Mayor along with some others worked to make this new development happen. Portland will be providing the needed infrastucture for this hotel, such as water, gas, and sewer.
We hope this will spur other investment, but it all starts with one company willing to take a chance and locate here.
This is a great opportunity for both cities and hopefully it will lead to development down Hwy 52.
So, as you see this being built, understand that a lot of work went on for a long period before anything was visible.
The officials at Orlinda, our Mayor, and most of all the investor should be given credit for this great opportunity.
Thank you,
Alderman Mike Callis

]]> http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/06/progress_behind.html http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/06/progress_behind.html City Government Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:43:57 -0600 FRONT PAGE - Around the Town - JUNE 2008 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


]]> http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/06/front_page_arou_31.html http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/06/front_page_arou_31.html Blog Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:51:09 -0600 American Neighbor Convention Contest The Republican Party has a contest up on YouTube asking people to submit a video profiling an American Neighbor - someone you know who epitomizes selflessness in service to a cause greater than self. The person who gives the winning submission will be invited to the 2008 Republican National Convention in Minnesota this fall. The deadline is June 26.
Does anyone have any suggestions of a person, people or a group in the Portland area who might fit this profile?

]]> http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/06/american_neighb.html http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/06/american_neighb.html People Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:21:22 -0600 Could 2012 be the end of the Internet as we know it?? I found this on another site and found it to be quite interesting.

Bell Canada and TELUS (formerly owned by Verizon) employees officially confirm that by 2012 ISP's all over the globe will reduce Internet access to a TV-like subscription model, only offering access to a small standard amount of commercial sites and require extra fees for every other site you visit. These 'other' sites would then lose all their exposure and eventually shut down, resulting in what could be seen as the end of the Internet.

Link to further details and uTube video below:

http://ipower.ning.com/netneutrality2

]]> http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/06/could_2012_be_t.html http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/06/could_2012_be_t.html Blog Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:40:17 -0600 Cap and Trade Bill Has anyone been following the progress of this legislation? I'd like to hear what others think about it. I've already expressed my displeasure with the bill to Senator's Alexander and Corker, and Congressman Bart Gordon. I'll hold my thoughts until I see there is some iinterest in discussing it.

]]> http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/06/cap_and_trade_b.html http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/06/cap_and_trade_b.html Federal Government Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:05:07 -0600 Government for the People? From some of the discussions I’ve participated in, both here, and on other blogs I’ve noticed a common theme from almost everyone. Regardless of political affiliation, or preference, it seems that very few of us are happy with the way our country is being “managed” by our political leadership. From gas prices to healthcare, mortgage crisis to income taxes, we all seem to be unhappy with something. This confirms my feelings that we have lost our voice, and faith, in government. Instead of being a government “for the people,” it seems to me that it has become a government for the special interests. I’d like to know what others think we can, or should, do make our government more accountable.

]]> http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/06/government_for.html http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/06/government_for.html Federal Government Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:17:56 -0600 Vacationing Close to Home With the price of gas these days soaring and Summer vacationing knocking at the door, I thought it might be a good topic to start where everyone can post their favorite places to visit that are close by. This might help others in planning a summer vacation that won't cost a fortune to travel to. More and more people are moving here from other states, I'm sure they would appreciate your input on places to visit in TN or KY as well. If your favorite spots have a web site, perhaps you could include that in the posting.

Happy Posting - Judy

]]> http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/05/vacationing_clo.html http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/05/vacationing_clo.html Community Awareness Wed, 28 May 2008 10:04:34 -0600 $5.00 a gallon......Will it happen???? How many believe that the gas prices, here in Portland, will reach $5.00 a gallon and how are the higher prices effecting your everyday life.

]]> http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/05/500_a_gallonwil.html http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/05/500_a_gallonwil.html Gas Prices Tue, 27 May 2008 18:17:27 -0600 People with Special Needs - Special Friends Camp specialfriends1_small.JPG

[This entry was posted at the request of Judy Plummer. Charlie]

Special Friends Camp will be held Monday, June 2 through Friday, June 13, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Richland Gym, 301 Portland Blvd. Registration will be held on June 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m. The camp is free and open to all ages with special needs. Daily activities include swimming, crafts, games and entertainment provided by members of the community. For more information, call Nancy Raymond at (931) 676-5543 or Diana Parks at (615) 325-7695.


]]> http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/05/people_with_spe.html http://WWW.portlandtn.net/2008/05/people_with_spe.html People Fri, 23 May 2008 10:14:20 -0600 FRONT PAGE - Around the Town - MAY 2008 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

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