Greater Portland Council of Governments

We're a convener for regional leadership. We help our 30 communities work together to shape the region's future.

[Greater Portland Council of Governments @GPCOG207]

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

[Greater Portland Council of Governments @GPCOG207]

@Google our gmail account was hacked and Youtube deleted. Our YouTube is an important resource for municipalities in the Greater Portland area, and the automated support resources you provide have been unhelpful. Please help restore our account.

[East Coast Greenway @ECGreenway]

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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[City of Portland, Maine @CityPortland]

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. #PortlandMaine

[City of Portland, Maine @CityPortland]

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

[Greater Portland Council of Governments @GPCOG207]

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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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

[City of Portland, Maine @CityPortland]

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

[Greater Portland Council of Governments @GPCOG207]

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!

[Greater Portland Council of Governments @GPCOG207]

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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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

[Greater Portland Council of Governments @GPCOG207]

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

[BiddMECityMgr @BiddMECityMgr]

When you get to chat with superstar Deliah from @heartbiddeford about Biddeford, it is a pretty special event.

[Greater Portland Council of Governments @GPCOG207]

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 📻

[City of Biddeford @BiddMECity]

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

[Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition @MaineRights]

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

[Greater Portland Council of Governments @GPCOG207]

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