City Manager Jon Jennings is a finalist for the city manager position in Clearwater, Florida according to an article in the “Tampa Bay Times” late last week. Clearwater is almost double the size of Portland.  According to the same article, … Continue reading →

The EAGLE’s  landing in Portland Harbor yesterday is much more than an opportunity for the public to go aboard her or a delayed celebration of Maine’s 200th anniversary because of the COVID-19 pandemic – although those are important reasons for … Continue reading →

Letters of wisdom and a girls’ chorus of inspirational music focused on displaced children embarked on their own challenging journeys  were offered by those who have already made that lonely journey this afternoon.  A concert of music and letters of … Continue reading →

Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Representative Michael Brennan, and former Mayor of Portland, called on the federal government to take action to protect all Americans’ freedom to vote by passing essential legislation including the … Continue reading →

The city of Portland is alerting the public that Cumberland County is now listed as having substantial community transmission of COVID-19.  Given this, Mayor Kate Snyder and City Manager Jon Jennings are recommending that everyone wear masks when inside regardless … Continue reading →

The city of Portland is alerting the public that the US Centers for Disease Control and prevention issued a new eviction moratorium that temporarily halts evictions in counties with heightened levels of community transmission through October 3, 2021. If you’re … Continue reading →

About 200 children came out this afternoon for the Tenth Annual Night Out held at the Fox Street Basketball Courts in East Bayside.  It was a busy place as children enjoyed all manner of activity from music, food, and games.  … Continue reading →

So successful was the June 4th jazz concert at Sumner Park that the Friends of the Park is initiating a concert series that commences this Friday, August 6th at 6:30 pm.  This is the first of a three part concert … Continue reading →