By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,365) Two armed robberies occurred this afternoon in the Baxter Blvd. area of Portland according to a press release from the Portland Police Department. The first armed robbery took place around 1:45 pm in the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,364) An apartment building at 592 was evaluated today as unfit for occupancy by the City of Portland according to a press release issued by the City.  Following an evaluation today of the property with … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,363) Johnny Ouch, 20, of Westbrook was arrested this morning and charged with murder and elevated aggravated assault.  Ouch was arrested without incident by members of the Maine Violent Offenders Task Force working in coordination … Continue reading →

Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,362) Last night the Historic Preservation Board approved a draft designation report prepared by staff at its request.  The nine page Report lays out the Board’s justification for designating the almost 10 acres of waterfront property … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,361) Tom MacMillan (G) announced today that is running for Mayor of Portland in this fall’s November election. MacMillan who is a part-time teacher has been  chair of the Portland Green Independent Committee for three … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,360) The Tall Ships Festival begins With a Parade of Sail on Saturday, July 18th at 1:00 pm and continues through until 6:00 pm, Monday, July 20th. Although a dozen majestic sailing ships will be … Continue reading →

Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,359) The City of Portland officials have completed the intricate task of analyzing data in order to determine how many asylum seekers would be ineligible based on the State’s new guidance, but eligible for the council-adopted … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (:Post # 2,358) The Maine Forest Service in partnership with the City of Portland’s Fire Department and Department of Public Services began work this week on Portland’s coastal islands by removing potential wildfire risks through the Defensible … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,357) US Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) has selected Robert McCann to work in her Portland office through the Congressional Wounded Warrior Program.  McCann is a former Marine from Windham.  This 2-year, full-time, paid fellowship is … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,356) It was the perfect end to an inspiring day on Munjoy Hill! for a non-gardner. The last stop on the eleven garden stop on the annual tour of hidden gardens hit the spot. Although … Continue reading →