By Alyssa Floyd Whether or not what has happened at Bayside Village is illegal (that is debatable and we will be debating it), what is occuring in our place of residence is tantamount to betrayal according to a statement by … Continue reading →

Alarminginly missing from the agenda and thus positions of the candidates at a mayoral forum earlier this month, was the issue of renters’ protections in the city of Portland. The remaining renters left in the city are fleeing like the … Continue reading →

“I’m grateful for my life – it was a narrow escape,” said Shawn Freeman, 40, as he and his mother, Donna, stood outside his home at 1000 Forest Avenue this afternoon, at the corner of Tremaine Street. Thursday morning  at … Continue reading →

Fore Points Marina, formerly Portland Yacht Services on the Munjoy HIll waterfront, survived the heavy winds from last night with only minor damage – despite the 60 to 70 mph winds in the area. “I used to promote Portland tourism,  … Continue reading →

The Children’s Museum of Theatre of Maine took another step closer to realizing its goal of building a new Museum  at Thompson’s Point with its sale to its neighbor, the Portland Museum of Art on October 15th.  Proceeds from the … Continue reading →

One of the more historic celebrations of Maine’s 200th anniversary will be told at the First Parish on Monday, October 21, at 7:00 pm. That is when the story of the quest to draft the Maine State Constitution will be … Continue reading →

Yesterday the Portland City Council’s Legislative Committee voted unanimously, 3-0, to recommend the city council send out the Ranked Voice Voting charter amendment to the voters at the primary election to be held in March 2020, The item will now … Continue reading →

The WENA/WPAA candidate for mayor forum on Thursday, October 17th, at Reiche School Auditorium, (6:30 pm) will provide a great opportunity to learn where the four candidates for mayor stand on cold storage issues according to Jo Coyne, a west … Continue reading →

The General Services Administration (GSA) has leased space at One City Center for some of its Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) employees, although the majority of its ICE employees will remain in its large South Portland office (near the Maine … Continue reading →

The West End Neighborhood Association is sponsoring a mayoral candidate forum Thursday, October 17th at 6:30 pm.  There is no indication when it will end. The Forum will be held at Reiche School Auditorium (please enter from Brackett Street). The … Continue reading →