PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • June 13, 2025
I write on behalf of the Friends of Baxter Woods and concerned area residents about the state of Baxter Woods Park and adjacent properties, including Deering Pavilion and Stevens Square. It is distressing to see the significant decline of these places that adversely affects their aesthetic value and poses various environmental and safety risks. I strongly urge the city of Portland and owners of adjacent properties to initiate a comprehensive clean-up and drainage project to restore these areas to their former glory. Not only would this effort revitalize a beautiful part of our city, but it would also mitigate safety hazards. ~ Jabrone Thomas, Portland