Maine Injury, Accident, & Disability Law Blog

Maine AIDS WALK Supported on Time & Temperature Building

Joe Bornstein — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:19:01 -0500

Mainers, looking to help make a difference this weekend?

The 2012 Southern Maine AIDS 5K Run/Walk is this Saturday, May 12 on beautiful Ogunquit Beach. The walk, done on behalf of Frannie Peabody Center, is part of AIDS Walk Weekend.

In honor of the walk, AIDS awareness in Maine and the Frannie Peabody Center, our law firm has donated the space on the Time & Temperature Building's illuminated sign. This week, Congress Street's infamous sign reads: 'AIDS' 'WALK.'

Frannie Peabody Center is Maine's largest HIV/AIDS advocacy organization with offices in both Portland and Ogunquit. For more information on the tireless work the organization does to support and help people in Maine living with AIDS, please visit: www.peabodycenter.org.

**Registration for Saturday's walk begins at 9:30 am and the walk starts at 10:30am sharp.**

The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is proud to support this extremely important cause and bring attention to the wonderful work of the Frannie Peabody Center.

Morrison Center Supported by Joe Bornstein

Joe Bornstein — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:48:35 -0500

It's the season for spring cleaning and there's nothing better than cleaning with purpose!

Our office is proud to have recently donated a dozen bags of gently used clothing, toys, books and household items to the Morrison Center in Scarborough, for them to sell at their annual Spring Sale.

The 5th Semi-Annual 25 CENT SALE will be held in the multi-purpose room at Morrison Center on Sat., May 5th from 8am-12noon.

The Morrison Center, located at 60 Chamberlain Road in Scarborough, is a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive services to people of all ages with disabilities. The Center currently serves approximately 125 children and adults and is a member of the Greater Portland United Way. The center offers a broad range of day programs and services that support individuals and their families while encouraging maximum growth and independence.

The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is proud to clean house and support such a wonderful Maine organization.

Great Maine Bike Swap Promoted on Time & Temperature Building

Joe Bornstein — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:08:01 -0500

For one week, the Time and Temperature Building will display the message 'BIKE' 'SWAP' in honor of the Great Maine Bike Swap, an event sponsored by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine.

The bike swap provides Mainers with an opportunity to purchase used bicycles at an affordable price or sell their own unused bikes.

Shoppers at the swap will be able to choose all different types of bicycles including: mountain bikes, road bikes, hybrids, recumbents, children's bikes and more. If you want to sell your bike, volunteers at the event will help you determine and set an appropriate price.

Interested in shopping or swapping bikes? The Great Portland Bike Swap will be held on April 29th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m, in the Sullivan Gym on the University of Southern Maine campus. Admission is $3, with free admission for University of Southern Maine students and children 12 years old or younger.

If you are interested in selling your bike at the swap, please click here for more information on when and how to drop off your bikes.

The Bicycle Coalition of Maine, an advocacy group, works tirelessly to make our beautiful state a better and safer place for cyclists.

Bicycle safety is an important issue for our law firm and we are proud to collaborate with the Bicycle Coalition of Maine in bringing attention to the Great Maine Bike Swap.

Ride on!

Joe Bornstein and Community Bicycle Center Provide Free Helmets for Children

Joe Bornstein — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:15:04 -0500

The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein, in collaboration with Community Bicycle Center of Biddeford, is donating bike helmets to local children in an effort to increase their safety while riding.

100 total helmets will be donated by our law firm and distributed by the center.

Community Bicycle Center is a youth development program that empowers kids through cycling and cycling-related activities and experiences. The program's community outreach efforts are focused on youth considered 'at risk.'

With the main donation, Community Bicycle Center will also be able to offer free helmets to every child who gets their bicycle repaired at the center.

Studies done by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show that wearing a helmet reduces the risk of head injury by approximately 85 percent.

Our law firm is proud to support Community Bicycle Center, give back to the communities we live and work in, and promote bicycle safety throughout Maine.

With warm weather in the air, bike riding season is here. A safe ride is an enjoyable ride. Please always remember to wear a helmet and encourage your children and loved ones to do the same.

Portland Phoenix's 'Best' Celebrated on Time & Temperature Building

Joe Bornstein — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 22:59:19 -0500

Attention Mainers - Do you have a favorite art gallery, pizza place or yoga studio in our city of Portland that you frequent? Well, 'The Portland Phoenix' wants to give these outstanding downtown spots the attention and recognition they deserve with their annual 'Best Of' list. The magazine wants your opinion!

Go here to nominate your favorite people and places for the 2012 BEST issue. Categories include: food and drink, shopping, arts and entertainment and city life.

In support of Portland's 2012 best of the best, the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein has proudly donated space on the Time and Temperature Building. This week, the illuminated sign will display 'BEST' 'OF' to celebrate the most extraordinary things in our fine city.

The Phoenix will announce their readers' choices for '2012 Best of Portland' on Wednesday, April 11th, 7pm at Port City Music Hall. There will be complimentary (and delicious) food from Black Tie Catering. This is a 21+ event and admission is free. Please click here for more details.

Join The Portland Phoenix and our law firm in celebrating everything that makes our city so wonderful!

Joe Bornstein Celebrates Portland Public Library and Poetry

Joe Bornstein — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 02:14:33 -0500

As we welcome the new month with open arms, hoping for not too many showers but plenty of blooming flowers, we are saying hello to another annual April event – National Poetry Month.

Portlanders strolling along Congress Street, will notice that once again the Time and Temperature Building’s standard ‘CALL’ ‘JOE’ illuminated sign has been temporarily changed. For one week, our city’s skyscraper will convey the message ‘READ’ ‘POEM’ in support of National Poetry Month and the Portland Public Library.

Throughout the month of April, the Portland Public Library is featuring several exciting events to commemorate this month of creative expression. These celebrations include:

· Poetry Contest for Adults, Teens and Children

· One City, One Poem: City Trees by Edna St. Vincent Millay (encouraging the city to read this poem to get people excited about poetry)

· Edible Books Contest (includes poetry category), April 6^th

· Children’s event: Andrew Fersch, April 7^th

· Poetry Month award ceremony – Saturday, April 28th 12:00-1:00pm in Rines Auditorium. Poetry Contest winners will be announced, and Lady Zen will do a short talk about the process of poetry and a performance.

For more information on the library’s celebrations, please visit: http://www.portlandlibrary.com/programs/Poetrysignage2012.pdf

National Poetry Month, first introduced in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, was officially proclaimed by former President Bill Clinton on April 1, 1996. The purpose of this month is to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States.

The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is thrilled to support the Portland Public Library, and together with them, we proudly honor the beauty and power of the written word.

“Poetry is the universal language which the heart holds with nature and itself” -- William Hazlitt

City Trees

The trees along this city street,

Save for the traffic and the trains,

Would make a sound as thin and sweet

As trees in country lanes.

And people standing in their shade

Out of a shower, undoubtedly

Would hear such music as is made

Upon a country tree.

Oh, little leaves that are so dumb

Against the shrieking city air,

I watch you when the wind has come,

I know what sound is there.

--Edna St. Vincent Millay

Anti-Diabetic Medication Actos Linked To Bladder Cancer

Joe Bornstein — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:07:21 -0500

As a result of Actos, a prescription anti-diabetic medication, being linked to reports of bladder cancer, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated the drug's label. The new Actos packaging now warns users that taking the medication for over a year may lead to an increased risk of this form of cancer.

Actos, also known by its generic name, Pioglitazone, is manufactured by global pharmaceutical company Takeda, and is typically used to treat Type 2 diabetes. This type of diabetes is a condition in which the body does not properly use insulin and as a result cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood.

In addition to presenting a potential increased risk of bladder cancer, Actos has been associated with the following side effects and symptoms:

Development of certain heart conditions
Worsening of existing heart conditions
Cause of liver disease
Possible weight gain
Persistent sore throats
Muscle pain
Vision problems; blurred vision
Yellowing of the eyes
Bone fractures
Persistent nausea and/or vomiting
Abdominal pain

In June 2011, new Actos safety announcement labels were issued by the FDA upon the completion of a thorough study, which began in September 2010, and analyzed the medication's link to bladder cancer risk. At the same time, drug regulators banned the use of Actos in France and Germany.

According to the FDA, more than 500,000 adverse reactions to anti-diabetic drugs were reported from 2004 to 2009. Within those cases, 138 instances of bladder cancer were reported, with 1/5 of the cancer patients taking Actos.

If you or a loved one have suffered serious side effects as a result of taking Actos, you may be entitled to compensation. Please call our office for a free and confidential consultation.

Arrive Alive Creative Contest For Maine High School Seniors

Joe Bornstein — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:38:01 -0500

Maine High School Seniors,

The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein's 8th Annual Arrive Alive Creative Contest is officially underway!

Once again, we are pleased to announce the continuation of our Arrive Alive Creative Contest scholarship program for high school seniors. The contest is open to graduating seniors who wish to send a message to their peers about the dangers of drinking and driving and the dangers of distracted driving.

First place winners receive a new laptop computer, second place winners receive a new iPad, third and fourth place winners receive a new iPod, and all entrants receive assorted prizes from our law firm.

Past winners have submitted essays, poems, paintings, videos, original songs, public service announcements, t-shirt designs, board games, drawings and more. Some incredibly moving, all equally real.

In the past 7 years, the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein has given away over $50,000 in prizes to graduating high school seniors who have helped educate their peers on the dangers of drinking and driving and the dangers of distracted driving.

A complete set of rules and all past winning entries can be viewed online at our website: www.arrivealivecreativecontest.com or by becoming a fan on Facebook.

The deadline for the contest is: Friday May 25th, 2012.

Transvaginal Mesh Linked To Serious Health Complications

Joe Bornstein — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 01:55:10 -0500

Transvaginal mesh (TVM), a medical device used during during urogynecologic procedures, has been associated with serious health complications and countless class action lawsuits.

TVM, also known as bladder slings, is a mesh device made from non-absorbent synthetic material that is inserted transvaginally and used in procedures to treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence.

Recent research by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found that these surgical meshes can harm patients and put them at risk for serious side effects including:

Severe pain
Mesh erosion
Additional surgeries
Infection
Bleeding
Organ perforation
Neuro-muscular problems
Vaginal scarring
Mesh contraction
Vaginal shortening/shrinking

According to FDA reports, in 2010, approximately 300,000 women underwent surgical procedures in the United States to treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and 260,000 women underwent surgical procedures to treat Stress Urinary Inontinence (SUI.) Surgical mesh was used in one out of three POP procedures and 80% of SUI procedures.

Between 2008 and 2010, the FDA received 1,503 reports of injuries or malfunction due to TVM.

As a result of receiving thousands of reports regarding complications, the FDA issued Public Health Notification warnings to surgeons and patients once in 2008 and again in 2011.

The FDA is conducting extensive research and testing on urogynecologic surgical mesh devices developed by manufacturers such as: Johnson & Johnson, American Medical Systems, C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific, and Ethicon. These assessments are being done to further evaluate the safety, effectiveness and potential serious complications associated with these devices.

If you or a loved one have been harmed by complications with TVM application and are seeking legal representation, please call our office for a free consultation.

Joe Bornstein's Law Night - Call Us Until 10 P.M.

Joe Bornstein — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:17:09 -0500

While the month of March will eventually bring warmer weather and signs of Spring, it also signals something else at our office - it's time for another Law Night!

The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein will be extending business hours once again for Mainers who are unable to phone us during the day.

LAW NIGHT:
This Thursday - March 1, 2012
5 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Our experienced legal professionals will be on hand ready to answer your questions regarding motor vehicle accidents, personal injuries, Social Security Disability, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, maritime injuries or injuries resulting from certain prescription drugs.

We invite you to give us a call at 1-800-CALL-JOE (1-800-2255-563) on Thursday, March 1, from 5pm until 10pm to speak with a member of our legal team and be a part of "Law Night.”

Carmakers Encouraged To Implement Safer Navigation Systems

Joe Bornstein — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:59:06 -0500

A recent article in the New York Times highlighed the potential dangers of dashboard entertainment and navigation systems and their potential to distract drivers.

The federal traffic agency, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is strongly encouraging carmakers to consider designing and implementing navigation systems in a safer manner. The NHTSA has suggested a list of voluntary guidlines in order to help manufacturers develop and adhere to safer standards.

The article mentions that even though many dashboard navigation and entertainment units are voice-activated, they still do require a bit of hands-on use, thus posing potential safety risks.

While the aforementioned proposed guidelines are not mandatory and will not eradicate all distracted driving, the NHTSA is taking a step in the right direction and their efforts have been recognized and praised by other federal agencies such as the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Governors Highway Safety Association.

STRIVE Rocks Dance Marathon Supported By Joe Bornstein

Joe Bornstein — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:28:42 -0500

Portlanders strolling along Congress Street might have noticed that the Time & Temperature Building sign has a temporary new message right now.

What does 'STRVE RCKS' stand for, you ask?

STRIVE ROCKS! In other words, Strive Rocks Dance Marathon - Portland's only all-night dance marathon.

The overnight groovefest, held at USM's Sullivan Gym, will kick off at 8:00pm on Saturday, March 3rd and will end at 8:00am on Sunday, March 4th.

The STRIVE Organization advocates for and works to improve the lives of teens and young adults living with emotional and intellectual disabilities.

Please click here to learn more about participating in the Strive Rocks Dance Marathon.

The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is very proud to support this wonderful organization and event.

Boogie on down, Portland!

Maine Red Claws Pink Night Supported By Joe Bornstein

Joe Bornstein — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:10:03 -0500

The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is proud to support the upcoming Maine Red Claws 'Pink Night' in support of the Maine Cancer Foundation and the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition.

The event, which will help promote breast cancer awareness, will take place at the Claws' home game against the Dakota Wizards on Thursday, February 16th from 6pm - 9pm. The Red Claws are donating 20 percent of their ticket sales from the evening to benefit breast cancer research and awareness.

Our office will have a large contingent of staff on hand at the Expo Center to display our team spirit and cheer on the home team (who will be wearing pink uniforms!)

The evening will feature an award presentation to Mercy Hospital’s Breast Care Specialists of Maine as Home Court Heroes for their work in breast cancer treatment and there will be members of the Oncology and Mammography staff handing out free goodies to the loyal basketball fans.

We are thrilled to support this wonderful cause and event.

THINK PINK and Go Maine Red Claws!

Joe Bornstein Uses Time & Temperature Building To Support Patriots

Joe Bornstein — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:28:39 -0500

GO PATS!

The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is very excited to cheer on New England's beloved Patriots in Sunday's Super Bowl with a 'GO PATS' message on Portland's Time and Temperature Building.

Portland Downtown Director Janis Beitzer released an email announcing this weekend's message on the illuminated sign - "The Giants may have the Empire State Building but our call to action message can be seen for miles!" says Beitzer.

The sign was switched from its usual 'CALL JOE' message to 'GO PATS' today at approximately 1:30pm.

We are proud to join other Mainers in celebrating the Patriots and encouraging them as they try to bring another championship home to New England!

Photo courtesy of the Portland Press Herald.

Maine Driver Education Programs To Be Reviewed And Updated

Joe Bornstein — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:04:58 -0500

Maine teenagers and young drivers are injured or dying in car accidents at an astonishingly high rate and something needs to be done about it. Our state legislators are seeking to bring change by improving Maine driver education programs.

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death of 16 to 24 year olds. In 2008, people among those ages constituted 14 percent of all drivers and accounted for nearly 37 percent of all crashes and nearly 32 percent of all fatal crashes.

This trend is beyond disturbing and often results in tragic outcomes.

Charles Summers, Maine Secretary of State, is advocating for an overhaul of Maine's driver education curriculums in hopes that stronger programs and enforced education can bring change.

According to reports from the Maine Secretary of State, 12 people died in Maine car accidents between December 25th, 2011 and January 9th, 2012 -- seven of those victims were young drivers. Another horrifying statistic - almost two young drivers die each month in Maine and more than 42 are injured in car crashes each week.

Summers, who reports that Maine driver education programs were last updated in 1996, is encouraging curriculums to take advantage of technological advances since then and incorporate new features such as interactive driving simulators. He also would like to see the educational programs updated to reflect current statistics and feature new instructional videos.

Another potential area for improvement is the number of practice hours young drivers complete with driving instructors. Maine's practice driving hour requirement is higher than other states, but it can always be higher. When it comes to driving, practice doesn't necessarily make perfect, but it can help save lives.

As required by state law, Summers has assembled a Technical Review Panel to evaluate driver education programs and incorporate changes and growth. The panel will gather public input from students, educators, law officials and parents in Maine communities and submit a report to the Legislature's Transportation Committee by the end of February.

The Legislature expects to begin working on the overhaul of curriculums during the current session.

In support of this statewide issue, Maine Governor Paul LePage has designated the month of January as 'Young Driver Safety Awareness Month.'

At the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein, we see firsthand the effects and devastation of car accidents that far too often involve young drivers. We are hopeful that improved driving instruction, education and practice can bring the change that Maine so desperately needs.

Maine Social Security Administration Offers Informational Workshop

Joe Bornstein — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:35:56 -0500

The U.S. Social Security Administration will hold an educational workshop on Thursday, January 19th at 9am at the Auburn Public Library. The informational session is open to any and all Mainers interested in applying for benefits, planning retirement or learning more about Social Security.

The interactive presentation lead by Social Security Adminstration staff will guide participants through accessing and using www.socialsecurity.gov. The website, which offers services including but not limited to: retirement benefit estimates, online application for retirement, Medicare and disability benefits, applying for assistance with Medicare prescription drug costs, replacing a lost Medicare card.

**To register for the workshop, contact the Auburn Public Library at (207) 333-6640, ext. 4. **

What To Do When You're Injured: Tips To Strengthen Your Case

Joe Bornstein — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:03:42 -0500

Being injured in a motor vehicle accident is devastating and instantly affects your daily life - your hours become consumed with doctors appointments and seeking medical treatment and legal representation.

While an experienced attorney is working hard on building your case, there are many things that you can do as well to strengthen your personal injury case.

Be sure to follow this guide on what to do and what not to do when injured while in the process of obtaining the justice you deserve:

What To Do:

Seek prompt medical attention; don't just wait to see if you 'feel better or the pain goes away
Schedule and keep all doctor appointments and visits related to your medical treatment. By not visiting a doctor, insurance companies might understand this as your injuries not being significant
Document all bodily injuries with a camera; also be sure to keep a daily journal noting your level/type of pain and how you feel on a daily basis
Photograph any damage to your vehicle; be sure to capture your car from several different angles to detail all of the damage
If you or an acquaintance photographed or videotaped the accident, be sure to obtain a copy of the film and show it to your attorney
In medical malpractice or dangerous drug cases, save all related items including: pharmacy receipts, pill bottles, braces and casts
Save all receipts for all expenses that you incur as a result of your accident. Make sure that the receipts are dated and legible
Report any changes in your job, job duties or salary to your attorney
Inform your attorney of any changes in your physical address or phone number
Tell your attorney about any changes or new information that may impact your case, such as: changes in medication, extensive hospitalization or medical treatment

What Not To Do:

Do not discuss or share details about your accident, either written or orally, to anyone without proper review and approval from your attorney
Do not comment on or share details about your injuries on public social network platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and MySpace
Do not alert your doctor to any prior accidents or injuries if you are not entirely sure of them

Preble Street Holiday Giving Supported By Joe Bornstein

Joe Bornstein — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:26:26 -0500

The holiday season is all about giving, and this year, the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein are pleased to have partnered with Preble Street to provide essentials for Mainers in need.

Working off of Preble Street's wish list, our staff purchased items such as: winter weather clothing items and accessories and personal care and hygiene necessities, including but not limited to: toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, soap, shampoo, hairbushes and diapers.

We collected all of the donations, loaded them into one of our company vehicles and two of our employees dropped off the 'big haul' of goods at Preble Street.

Preble Street assembled over 500 gift bags to hand out to the homeless and those in need at the resource center's annual holiday party.

This holiday season, we are proud to have worked with Preble Street to help Mainers in need.

'END HNGR' Time & Temperature Building Message Supports Preble Street

Joe Bornstein — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:44:34 -0500

The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is proud to support 'Preble Street and 'The Power of Sharing.' For one week, Portland's Time & Temperature Building will display the message 'END HNGR' to bring attention to Maine's food insecurity crisis and honor Preble Street's efforts to help this statewide problem.

Food insecurity in Maine, which started to surge in 2008 at the start of the economic downturn as a result of people losing their jobs, homes and financial resources, remains a very prevalent and troublesome issue today.

According to studies, nearly 49 million Americans were food insecure in 2010. That equals 1 out of 6 people lacking access to proper nutrition.

Preble Street, founded in 1975 as a neighborhood center to help the homeless and low-income residents of Portland, is an organization working tirelessly to help Mainers in need. Today, Preble Street reaches over 500 people each day.

Preble Street's many programs include:

Drop-in Centers - Clean clothes, showers and a place to rest provided daily
Soup Kitchens - Over 500,000 nutritious meals served annually to Mainers of all ages
Food Pantries - Emergency groceries provided to families and individuals on a weekly basis
Shelters and Supported Housing - Warm beds 365 days a year for teens as they work to build stable lives and for women who once had no place to live but the streets
Social Work Services - Community Casework and Veterans Housing Services to help families find and maintain safe and affordable housing.

Each week over 400 community volunteers lend a hand at Preble Street and nearly 100% of the food and clothing distributed is donated. And at Preble Street, everyone, is welcome.

Some of the people who Preble Street helps were born into poverty, abuse or other unfortunate circumstances, while some were born into stable families and home lives. Some are temporarily homeless because of a sudden crisis while others have been homeless for years. Regardless of their age, gender, religion or race, all are accepted at Preble Street.

The holiday season, help Preble Street 'END HNGR' in Portland and assist fellow Mainers in need. Join The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein and our staff in donating items on Preble Street's Wish List or by lending a helping hand to those less fortunate.

Portland Buy Local Campaign Proudly Supported By Joe Bornstein

Joe Bornstein — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:47:17 -0500

The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is proud to support Buy Local, a campaign of the Portland Independent Business & Community Alliance, in an effort to keep Portland independent. Launched in 2006, Buy Local aims to give a voice to locally owned businesses in the community and demonstrate to consumers the importance of supporting the local economy.

Here are the Top Five Reasons to Buy Local This Holiday Season:

#5 Make Portland Stand Out - Portland places a high value on individuality and residents consider our local businesses a source of pride. Where we eat, shop and hang out makes our neighborhoods, city and state our home.

#4 Benefit From Local Owners' Expertise - Local business owners and employees possess a level of expertise and a passion for the products they sell. Independent businesses are owned by people who live and work in our community and are committed to investing in Portland's future.

#3 Conserve Tax Dollars - According to studies, small neighborhood and downtown businesses require less public infrastructure and make more efficient use of city services than sprawling big-box stores and shopping centers.

#2 Foster Local Job Creation - Studies show that locally owned businesses create more jobs locally and often provide better wages and benefits than national chains.

#1 Keep Dollars In Portland's Economy - For every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $45 stays in the local economy, creating jobs and expanding the city's tax base. For every $100 spent at a national chain or franchise store, only $14 remains in the community.

For a complete list of Buy Local businesses, please visit: www.portlandbuylocal.org.

Celebrate our great city of Portland and Join The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein in Buying Local this holiday season.