Portland Hearts of Pine is launching “Maine Soccer Summer,” a three-event celebration of the world’s game in the heart of Portland. It is intended to bring fans, families, local businesses and community partners together around a shared belief: Maine is … Continue reading
The Maine Departamenf of Envrionmental Protection (DEP) is seeking permits to apply the aquatic hebicide ProcellaCOR EC., containing the active ingredient floroyrauxifen-benzyl, to control the invasive variable-leaf water milfoil in Messalonskee, Androscoggin, and Little Sebago Lakes. To inform the public … Continue reading
East End Community School (EECS) will celebrate its 20th birthday on Friday, June 12, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. EECS invites students, families, staff members and alumani to this milestone event, themed “Twenty Years of Learning & Community,” to … Continue reading
Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) announced that three students she nominated have been accepted to US Service Academies. Wallace “Wynn” Poole of South China will attend the US Merchant Marine Academy in KIngs Point, NY. Isaial Morgan of Cumberland Center … Continue reading
The City of Portland’s Planning Department announced this morning that it has received a major site plan application from the Portland Housing Authority for the construction of a seven-story, approximaely 47,000 square foot, mixed use residential and commercial building with … Continue reading
The Fire Marshal’s Office Investigators and ATF Special Agents worked throughout the Memorial Day weekend at the scene of the Robbins Lumber fire and explosion in Searsmont on May 15th. During the time, personnel paused to honor Morrill Firefighter Andrew … Continue reading
West End Neighborhood Assocation’s “Vision Zero Traffic Calming” project funding has been approved according to a press release received this morning. WENA is about to begin scheduling volunteer duties. Please email WENA about your interest in participating in either: data … Continue reading
You are invited to take a free memorial day tour today, Monday, May 25 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, at Eastern Cemetery on the east end of Portland – that is IF it isn’t raining – a mghty big … Continue reading
Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and the State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide from 12:01 am to noon on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026 in honor and recognition of America’s fallen service … Continue reading
Just in late this afternoon is this report from Michael Wriston, of Project Salt Box, a nonprofit publication committed to transparency and accountability regarding the Department of Homeland Security’s expanding footprint. ICE has finalized the no-bid scanning contract that Project … Continue reading