Anthony Derring, (DOB 9-25-1990) homeless of Portland, was arrested and charged with robbery, possession of scheduled drug, violation of conditions of release and failure to submit to arrest according to a press release issued by the Portland Police Department today. … Continue reading →

The homeless camp at city hall plaza has evolved into a self-sufficient and supportive community since its opening late last week according to volunteers who are taking care of the needs of the residents and anyone else who asks. Tents, … Continue reading →

Tonight the homeless held city hall and the Portland Police Department in contempt for participating in a system that dehumanizes people  because of their incomes, color, different views  and a myriad of other reasons. Mayor Kate Snyder and city manager … Continue reading →

“We are going to stay here until things are done.  I don’t care who we piss off,” said Christan Sark, 19, earlier today at the homeless camp on the plaza in front of city hall.  Sark, who is newly pregnant, … Continue reading →

“Sleep Out” a protest against the city of Portland for returning the homeless back into dreaded shelters where they cannot keep personal belongings after being forced out of the Wellness Center on the USM campus several weeks ago, drew masked … Continue reading →

Senator Susan Collins (R) missed the “tell the truth” list. Yes she did.  That’s the truth! In a list of twenty-four (24)  people with Maine ties, Senator Collins did not make the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series – a series … Continue reading →

East End Beach on the Munjoy Hill waterfront reopened this afternoon after the test results from the first water sample came back well below the state threshold.  Additional samples were taken and staff will continue to monitor conditions. The popular … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills is convening her second annual Opioid Response Summit on Thursday, July 23, 2020.  The Summit comes after a recent report from the Maine Attorney General’s Office that shows rising harm from the opioid epidemic occurring in … Continue reading →

Well into the street closure program on Exchange Street, the city’s Economic Development Office, directed by Greg Mitchell, has issued a survey to some of the businesses affected by its ban on vehicular traffic. A similar inquiry to businesses on … Continue reading →

East End Beach on Munjoy HIll is closed as of late this afternoon until further notice according to a press release issued by the city’s spokeswoman,. The reason given is because of a malfunction in the East End Wastewater Treatment … Continue reading →