A recent wave of African immigrants bussed up from the Texas border has caught the city of Portland unprepared to adequately provide for them.  This despite the prediction that city manager Jon Jennings announced in June 2019 that a second … Continue reading →

Dana Hammond and his son, Chad,  were preparing their 45 ft. groundfishing boat, Nicole Leigh, for a several day fishing trip beginning today.They fish for ground fish such as haddock, flounder, cod and pollack.  “The weather has been hard on … Continue reading →

The growth of Maine’s economy is one of the state’s highest priorities, according to Governor Mill’s strategic economic development plan unveiled today at Rubbins Lumber, Searsmont. The non-partisan plan, which is the first of its kind in more than two decades, aims … Continue reading →

The city of Portland has selected Seabreeze Property Services to begin the long-term transition of the Amethyst Lot on the Portland waterfront into Portland Landing – a pet project of city manager Jon Jennings introduced by him several years ago. … Continue reading →

If you shopped at the Annual Art on the Hill Holiday Sale this weekend, the chances are that you have no more shopping to do – that’s because there is really something for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Elizabeth … Continue reading →

A parking lot off Cutter Street on the historic Eastern Promenade will site Carnaval Maine, the first major winter event to be held there in memory.  The 3-day inaugural Carnaval is to be held from January 30 through February 2, 2020 … Continue reading →

Declared guilty by a jury of peers were a number of  Maine companies charged with offenses against the people of Maine at a climate change rally today on the steps of city hall.  Bath Iron Works, Central Maine Power, Monsanto, … Continue reading →

The District 1 Annual Meeting occurred this evening and despite the postponement from last month, it drew a crowd of around eighty (80) people – some with general questions and others with personal questions.  City councilor Belinda Ray facilitated the … Continue reading →

Extracting myself from the jaws of the greedy Dirigo Management Company was an exhausting experience for this senior citizen – almost 80 years old.  Dirigo is the manager for 645 Congress Street, an apartment building owned by the wealthy Justin … Continue reading →

The development team for Portland Foreside Development Co. appeared before the planning board for a workshop last week.  It is seeking Level 111 site plan approval for a proposed mixed-use development on almost ten acres of waterfront property below Munjoy … Continue reading →