A brand new marine travelift was inaugurated today when it hauled two boats from the Fore River to shore;  the historic event occurred at  Portland Yacht Services where the 115 ft. Draken was hauled under sunny skies and warm temperatures … Continue reading →

`”Mr. Cleeves will be in attendance at tomorrow’s historic event,” said Phin Sprague, Jr. joking this afternoon. He was discussing the placement of a statute of an English relative for the inaugural use of his new travel lift tomorrow – … Continue reading →

“This is one of the smallest ships I have ever captained,” said Bjorn Ahlander, captain of the 115 ft, Draken, this afternoon.  He showed this blogger a photo of a gorgeous four masted barque that he captioned years ago. The … Continue reading →

The crowd spotted the brown hull of the 115 ft. Draken Longship off in the distance as she glided her way toward a dock at the marina at Portland Foreside, 58 Fore Street, yesterday afternoon.  The crowd cheered her arrival … Continue reading →

The public is invited to a welcoming ceremony on Friday, July 27th, at 58 Fore Street, a/k/a Fore Points Marina at 3:30 pm. Visitors will have an opportunity to visit the largest operating Viking Ship during the next four days.  … Continue reading →

Late this evening the planning board unanimously gave the green light for the construction of a five unit condo at 24 St. Lawrence on Munjoy HIll. It’s been a controversial matter because neighbors have long targeted this old home and … Continue reading →

Jonathan Cohen asked the Falmouth Town Council earlier this evening:  “Is a master plan the official position of the town?  I need to hear this this evening.  I am trying to do this for the town.”  He got his answer … Continue reading →

Jon Torsch, democratic socialist, entered the race for Portland City Council to represent District 2 this past Friday.  Torsch currently serves on the executive board of the Southern Maine Democratic Socialists of America. “Portland is a unique city known nationwide … Continue reading →

You are urged to attend a rally in opposition to the possible nomination to the US Supreme Court of Brett Kavanaugh at the State House, 210 State Street, Augusta on Saturday, July 28, 2018.  The rally runs from  10:30 am – … Continue reading →

Last summer the Portland Public Art Committee accepted the concept for”Shattered Sphere” a piece of art work  in two pieces that will be on exhibit at the Congress Square Park sometime in the near future. Sarah Sze, Sze Studio, New … Continue reading →