The Language Exchange is holding an open house at the Ft. Allen Park Gazebo today, Tuesday, September 14, 2021.  The gathering runs from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Its purpose is to kick off the fall session in a safe, outdoor … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills, the first woman governor of Maine, announced today that the US Department of Education has approved Maine’s proposal to use American Rescue Plan funding to support in-classroom instruction for Maine children, sustain the safe operation of … Continue reading →

“These railroad cars used to be part of the Edaville Railroad in South Carver, Massachusetts.  They were purchased by a group of rail fans back in 1992 and transported to Portland by a convey of antique trucks all driven by … Continue reading →

“It’s a milestone.  The 20th anniversary is an important day and that accounts for the large crowd today,” said Portland Police Chief Frank T. Clark, at the 20th anniversary observation of the 9/11 attack on the United States. Several hundred … Continue reading →

Plans for the future development of an empty lot on Atlantic Street were submitted to the city’s planning office on May 15, 2021 by architect Lauren J. Reiter on behalf of the owner/developer Kestrel LLC. Plans that were requested  by … Continue reading →

Northern Light Mercy Hospital has launched a new effort to help those who are experiencing lingering symptoms even after they have recovered from COVID-19 infection. The Hospital has brought together a select group of providers to focus on the evaluation … Continue reading →

Given the recent surge in demand for COVID-19 testing, on Friday, September 10, 2021 Northern Light Mercy Hospital will increase its COVID-19 testing site options by reopening the drive up testing facility located at the Hospital’s campus on Fore River … Continue reading →

Portland High School was closed today.  That’s because of the discovery of two cases of the COVID-19 that school officials learned about over the long Labor Day weekend.  The purpose of the closure today is to allow school officials “to … Continue reading →

The 9/11 Memorial at Fort Allen Park on the Eastern Promenade will be the site once again of the annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony this weekend.  Portland Fire Chief Keith Gautreau and Police Chief Frank Clark will participate in a wreath … Continue reading →

Last week Governor Janet T. Mills (D), praised an announcement from the US Treasury Department that it is allocating more than $178 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to expand Maine broadband. The funds will be utilized by the … Continue reading →