Late last night, the body of a man that had fallen into Casco Bay behind Becky’s Diner, while attempting to cross from the pier to a fishing vessel was found. When the Portland Fire Crew arrived, a man was located … Continue reading →

The city of Portland has called a parking ban for tonight starting at 10:00 pm and running through 6:00 am., tomorrow, Thursday, February 14, 2019. As usual, any vehicles left on the street may be towed at the owner’s expense.

“I am not looking to pass anything tonight. I want staff to investigate the bonus point system,” said Councilor Nick Mavadones, chair of the Finance Committee earlier this evening. His disappointing but not surprising stall came at the end of … Continue reading →

A telling vote on an amendment to the city’s purchasing policy is set for Monday, February 11, 2019 before the Finance Committee, of which conservative Councilor Nick Mavadones is the chair. The amendment is the first item on the agenda … Continue reading →

About a dozen students of Lee Chisholm at Friends School of Portland went on strike for the climate this afternoon at city hall plaza. As if supporting the mission of the students, the rainy skies cleared into bright sunshine just … Continue reading →

General Janet T. Mills submitted her first biennial budget to the State Legislature this afternoon. Her proposal fully funds voter-approved Medicaid expansion, creates a Medicaid Reserve Account with contingency funding, invests an additional $126 million in K-12 education and builds … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills, Maine’s first woman Governor, signed an Executive Order today directing her administration to take immediate steps to begin combating the opioid crisis here in Maine. The Order, signed at noon, outlines initial actions that will be … Continue reading →

After many years at its only home in Portland, the narrow gauge railroad is about to lose its lease at Portland Foreside, a/k/a 58 Fore Street, according to city officials tonight. Officials at the narrow gauge railroad have been in … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills, announced last month that she has appointed Attorney Gordon Smith, EXecutive Director of the Maine Medical Association, to serve as the Director of the Opioid Response in her administration. The newly created position, will be housed … Continue reading →

What’s Trump up to now? Is this another gift to Putin? Will it lead to another war? Pundits are still trying to make sense of Trump’s latest move and what it’s intended or unintended consequences may be. That’s because late … Continue reading →