On September 19, 1996, the eight Arctic States signed the Ottawa Declaration, establishing the Arctic Council to enhance cooperation, coordination and interaction among the Arctic States, Arctic Indigenous Peoples and other Arctic inhabitants according to a press release issued today … Continue reading
Teaching children from all backgrounds to be thankful for what they have and most of all for each other is the important message in a recently self-published children’s book by east end resident Janine Gleason. Illustrations are by Canadian Cynthia … Continue reading
The United Way of Southern Maine will host a Drive-Thru Food Drive and Can Sculpture Contest this Friday, September 17 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Wayside Food Programs, 135 Walton Street, Portland. The event is part of the … Continue reading
Lynn Mapp Drexler, a prominent abstract painter, will be featured at the opening of the Elizabeth Moss Galleries, on Munjoy Hill next month. The original Moss Galleries is located in the Falmouth Shopping Center, Route 1, Falmouth. Recently, Elizabeth Moss … Continue reading
The city of Portland is inviting proposals from qualified constituents to complete a HIstoric Preservation Impact study. Since 1990, the city of Portland has had a robust Historic Preservation program, created to recognize, preserve and enhance Portland’s historic resources, including … Continue reading
The Language Exchange is holding an open house at the Ft. Allen Park Gazebo today, Tuesday, September 14, 2021. The gathering runs from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Its purpose is to kick off the fall session in a safe, outdoor … Continue reading
Governor Janet T. Mills, the first woman governor of Maine, announced today that the US Department of Education has approved Maine’s proposal to use American Rescue Plan funding to support in-classroom instruction for Maine children, sustain the safe operation of … Continue reading
“These railroad cars used to be part of the Edaville Railroad in South Carver, Massachusetts. They were purchased by a group of rail fans back in 1992 and transported to Portland by a convey of antique trucks all driven by … Continue reading
“It’s a milestone. The 20th anniversary is an important day and that accounts for the large crowd today,” said Portland Police Chief Frank T. Clark, at the 20th anniversary observation of the 9/11 attack on the United States. Several hundred … Continue reading
Plans for the future development of an empty lot on Atlantic Street were submitted to the city’s planning office on May 15, 2021 by architect Lauren J. Reiter on behalf of the owner/developer Kestrel LLC. Plans that were requested by … Continue reading
