Many in the Portland area who follow politics closely are aware of it and talking about it. (Not the weather though). But it’s worth repeating. Morning Consult, an on-line tracking service, reports that Senator Susan Collins (R), a Trump supporter, … Continue reading →

In preparation for the extreme heat forecasted for Saturday, July 20, 2019, the Portland Public Library, has agreed to serve as the city’s cooling center during its regular business hours (10:00 am – 5:00 pm). The city urges people to … Continue reading →

Governor Janet Mills, the first woman Governor of Maine, has pursued changes to the General Assistance program with far reaching benefits for asylum seekers as well as the economy of Maine she announced in a press release yesterday. Specifically, the … Continue reading →

The City of Portland needs housing for at least 150 people currently warehoused at the Portland Expo by August 15 according to an update from the city received this afternoon. That’s when the Maine Red Claws begin using the space. … Continue reading →

Blink and another building will have been demolished before you can open your eyes again – or so it seems at Portland Foreside, formerly known as 58 Fore Street on Munjoy Hill. Phase 1 of the demolition project is expected … Continue reading →

Portland Police are investigating a robbery at the Rite Aid Pharmacy at 290 Congress Street after 4:00 pm on Sunday, July 14, 2019.  A man approached the pharmacist and handed him a note demanding drugs.  He fled after being given … Continue reading →

The article in the “Portland Press Herald” today stating that Antonia and Steve Sotiropoulos, founders of the popular Falmouth House of Pizza, filed a lawsuit against their oldest son, George, and his wife Miekal Liberty,  perked up the interest of … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Congressman Charlie Crist (D-Florida) have secured an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) requiring the Secretary of Defense to account for sea level rise projections and future flood risk when creating climate resislancy … Continue reading →

The Portland Police Department has been working with agents from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency to address drug trafficking in the Bayside neighborhood. For the past three (3) weeks, one building has been the scene of several police investigations. On … Continue reading →

This afternoon the Working Waterfront Group met formally for the last time, unless city manager Jon Jennings decides to call the group back into session, said Willis Spears, one of the panel put together by Jennings last December to resolve … Continue reading →