Normally, BC-19, imbibers packed the waterfront building enjoying Reggae at Jones Landing on Peaks Island.  A 20 year or so tradition that filled the Casco Bay Ferry boats arriving from Portland, turned ferry boat crews into sometimes nasties  unaccustomed to … Continue reading →

Just before 6:00 pm., Jess Falero, one of the organizers of the homeless protest at city hall plaza announced to the dwindling community another change of plans for the eviction of the mostly mentally ill campers – like the Maine … Continue reading →

“I paint whatever is out the window,” said Rush Brown recently, a Portland landscape artist referring to the many oils and acryclics he has painted of the Portland waterfront over the years and for which he is well known everywhere. … Continue reading →

Governor Mills today extended the State of Civil Emergency for 30 days through September 3, 2020.  The Governor’s decision to extend the emergency is in line with nearly every other state in the nation, which also have ongoing emergency declarations, … Continue reading →

It was 7:00 am and homeless campers at city hall plaza were lined up for their morning coffee and Dunkin Donut, no worse for the storm that hit them the night before. “It was a good clean up of stuff … Continue reading →

“Open up city hall and let us stay there tonight,” said Byron Saavedra, late this afternoon at city hall plaza where many of the homeless have been camped out since last month.  “This would be a good chance to show … Continue reading →

Portland School Superintendent Xavier Botana is recommending that the Portland Public Schools adopt a “yellow” hybrid scenario for students to safely return to school this fall during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The School Board is expected to vote on his recommendations … Continue reading →

“At least 75% of the homeless living here need some on-going mental illness care.  These problems are exacerbated in this situation,” said Andrew King this afternoon at city hall plaza where he is a “safety team”  volunteer on the evening … Continue reading →

“Prompt steps need to be taken by the city and community partners to address the situation and enhance the safety of the public and city employees, including my officers,” begged Police Chief Frank Clark in a press release issued late … Continue reading →