Greater Portland Council of Governments
@GPCOG207
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We're a convener for regional leadership. We help our 30 communities work together to shape the region's future.
Portland, Maine
Joined March 2017
No one should die from traffic crashes, which is why we're working to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries in Greater Portland. Where do you feel unsafe? Join our efforts and learn more: https://t.co/tGt9Jq9rvB
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Our National Greenway Director, Allison Burson, joined @GPCOG207’s podcast with other local trail leaders to talk about developing the trail network in Portland, ME! 🎙️ Check out the episode: https://t.co/DojfCufbJu
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Join @GPCOG207 for a virtual community meeting tonight, 8/3 @ 6 PM, for another chance to learn updates on their Rapid Transit Study! The team will share where/how frequent service would run. Register, take the survey, and learn more at https://t.co/cNIVbtktx9.
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We are working with Quality Housing Coalition @QHC90982948 + @GPCOG207 on Project HOME to match homeowners + landlords with extra rooms/units available for people who need housing. Learn more via https://t.co/8p1cy1G3XC or listen to this recent podcast: https://t.co/id395spoKE
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Plan for bus service from Portland to Gorham every 10 minutes is a "total game-changer." https://t.co/i6TonMOpFF
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Come to our open house next week to learn about the draft recommended service connecting Gorham, Westbrook, and Portland. Dedicated bus lanes and service as frequent as every 10 minutes are possibilities! https://t.co/apcQhXmafk
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We're planning a rapid transit line connecting Gorham-Westbrook-Portland. Join this open house to learn more!
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Listen to 8th generation Mainer and historian Bob Greene and Pedro Vazquez, Chair of the @CityofSoPo Human Rights Commission, swap stories an discuss what Maine can do to advance racial equity. https://t.co/Shlf9etfK2
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Please help us thank + congratulate our Health & Human Services team for the important work they do! In May, Aaron Geyer & Kristen Dow (Directors, Social Services/Health & Human Services) accepted the @GPCOG207 "Housing Champions Award" on behalf of city staff. 👏 #PortlandMaine
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The owner of most of Maine's newspapers, including @PressHerald, is putting his newspapers up for sale. What does this mean for the future of local news and journalism in Maine? Tune into tomorrow's show, featuring the brilliant Bill Nimitz, to learn all about it!
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That's right: our transportation policy board unanimously adopted a regional Vision Zero Action Plan! Thank you to all those who helped shape this plan. We're thrilled to now be part of this global movement to make our roads safer. https://t.co/MXjVmLuOkv
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On average, there are about 20 traffic related fatalities and 118 severe injuries a year in greater Portland.
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We made a short film for the Portland Harbor Commission and the @CityPortland and @CityofSoPo to help win federal funding to dredge Portland Harbor: "Help Dig Us Out!" https://t.co/2wAMqb99Ib
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We had the brilliant @camposmello on our podcast and wow—you need to listen! Patrícia shares her powerful story and her thoughts on why journalism is essential for democracy. https://t.co/wnJftU7JSW
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When you get to chat with superstar Deliah from @heartbiddeford about Biddeford, it is a pretty special event.
Listen to this week's edition of @GPCOG207's "Let's Connect" podcast featuring @BiddMECityMgr and @heartbiddeford on Spotify or anywhere else you listen to podcasts: https://t.co/rmAATAB4NM
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We're thrilled to have award-winning Brazilian journalist @camposmello on our radio show tomorrow! Patrícia has reported on conflicts and elections across the globe. Tune in and call in 📻
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Listen to this week's edition of @GPCOG207's "Let's Connect" podcast featuring @BiddMECityMgr and @heartbiddeford on Spotify or anywhere else you listen to podcasts: https://t.co/rmAATAB4NM
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Our latest podcast episode, featuring Jean Sideris (@BikeMaine) and Patrick Fox (@sacomaine) is all about Complete Streets—an approach to designing streets that are safe, convenient, and comfortable for all users. Listen! 🚲🚘🚶♀️ https://t.co/PKrHJYg9vi
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The Justice for Women Lecture Series is hosting Brazilian journalist Patricia Campos Mello at Bates College tonight. The event will feature refreshments and is open to the public.
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Tomorrow's radio show is all about Biddeford's revitalization. Tune into @WMPG_Radio at 11:30 a.m. And don't be afraid to call-in to join the conversation! 207-780-4909 Guests: Jim Bennett @BiddMECity & Delilah Poupore @heartbiddeford
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Tomorrow's radio show is all about Biddeford's revitalization. Tune into @WMPG_Radio at 11:30 a.m. And don't be afraid to call-in to join the conversation! 207-780-4909 Guests: Jim Bennett @BiddMECity & Delilah Poupore @heartbiddeford
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Accessing High Speed Internet: Community Workshops @PortPublicLibME on Tuesday, April 4th. #PortlandMaine
Only 13% of Maine has sufficient access to high-speed internet, which is why we've launched a new effort to bring high-speed internet to underserved communities in our region. Join us for a workshop to learn about this effort and share your experiences! https://t.co/LvU7iKhqhU
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