Chad Gilley

Fire at waterfront in Portland, Maine last night. Firefighters still on the scene this morning as it continues to smoke. #maine #portland

NYC Council approves JACK KIRBY WAY street After decades of effort, intersection of Essex and Delancey streets on the Lower East Side will be named Jack Kirby Way!

Good news should be shared.

Charter Communications lays off 176 workers in Maine Workers at the Portland call center can relocate to another facility out of state, take severance or apply for other jobs at the company.

Thinking about my friends from back in the Time Warner Cable days today. I remember when we opened that Washington Avenue call center. Good luck folks.

$30M military wreath charity buys solely from its founders’ farm About 60,000 volunteers are expected at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday for this year’s wreath layings.

Nice to see the Military Times finally coming for Wreaths Across America.

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Comic Shop News to move to Skowhegan, along with bookstore The owners said they chose the downtown storefront in large part because of recent economic revitalization in the area.

Any time get my name in the paper, and it's not for being arrested, it's a win.

Superman Comic Sets Auction Record, Selling for $9.12 Million

To my regret, my grandma didn't have one of these. 9.0. wow.

All of them. But only one today.

Oh man, if it pours down rain on Halloween as forecast all our co-workers are going to have to eat a lot of candy on the day after.

I would love to live in a house with a big library. like something P. Craig Russell would draw, or Charles Vess. Something Suzanna Clarke, or Patrick Rothfus or even Terry Pratchett would write about.

Thinking about the future, and how we'll get through it. While others are prepping for zombies, I am saying 'please' to Alexa. Robot overlords are more likely.

Signs Referencing Climate Change Along with Web Pages Removed from Acadia National Park The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund.

Signs Referencing Climate Change Along with Web Pages Removed from Acadia National Park

Gentle reminder that in the late '50s, the U.S. government did not censor comics. Comics companies censored themselves.

Not sure why that crossed my mind today but there it is...

We really could use some more rain around here. Maybe if we all plan a picnic, wash our cars, and hang out the laundry to dry we can make it happen.

15K!

I started and help manage the @pressherald.com BlueSky. We are hovering right at the edge of 15,000 followers. If you're not following, maybe you could be one of the five new folks that I need to put us over the top?

What has changed in Portland since the racial justice protests of 2020? Five years after protests sparked calls for change, local activists and officials say some efforts have been stalled, while city leaders say progress has been made.

What has changed in Portland since the racial justice protests of 2020?

IJUST bought a copy of this within the last two weeks at a show because it was in really nice shape and not too pricey. But honestly it has to be right up there for "Uglies-ever comic book cover"

Some scenes from yesterday’s #Pride Parade in Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine Pride Parade YouTube video by Chad Gilley

The Portland #Pride Parade is always a joyous celebration.

More documentation of Portland #nokings

#nokings gives me an excuse to play with my gadgets

Sunday breakfast.

Seconded. Ladybugs. Just got some to deal with aphids on our roses.

I did as well. Next to my poster of a map of MIddle Earth.

Buck Rogers 1929

"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

We played this all the way through on our Tandy Sensation 486, sitting on a big old armchair in my living room with my two sons, each on one chair arm collaborating. They were maybe 7 and 4. A cherished memory.

New Wilton store offers thousands of comic books and associated items The family owned B and J Comics opened March 15

Billy Parker's basement would have been one of my "secret spots" for comics shopping. I've been buying stuff from him at shows for years.

I love the the time of year when you can spend the whole day organizing in the attic without freezing or melting.

Portland, Maine today