Sawson Keyo (01-01-95) was issued a criminal summons and charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident and OUI this morning following a series of vehicle crashes according to a press release issued by the Portland Police Department. Keyo crashed … Continue reading →

“I’ve never exhibited before until November 1,” said Rob Paulette, this afternoon at the 18 Exchange Street Pop-up Gallery, a/k/a the Maine Art Collective. “Until I got in here the only people who saw my paintings were friends and family..  … Continue reading →

“This is like a home coming for me,” said artist Mark Pettegrow at the art installation and ribbon cutting ceremony for his artwork titled – “Passing the Torch.”  The event occurred at the Deering Roundabout at the corners of Brighton … Continue reading →

The Friends of Casco Bay is looking to hire a Development Assistant.  The primary responsibility is to “help sustain, grow membership and its volunteer-base.”  This is an entry-level position that is also a full-time, professional position with benefits.  It requires … Continue reading →

The 16th annual Stuff the Bus to benefit Preble Street will take place on Monday, November 22nd.  It happens at 55 Portland Street, between 5:00 am – 10:00 am. This annual fundraiser enables Preble Street Emergency Fund Programs to purchase … Continue reading →

The tradtional Turkey Day football game between Portland and Deering High Schools is being renewed this year after a COVID hiatus last year.  This will be the 109th edition of the game and it is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day Thursday, … Continue reading →

SPACE Gallery, a nonpofit that supports contemporary artists in Maine, will receive $250,000 in pandemic relief from the American Rescue Plan it was announced today. The Portland arts organization, located at 538 Congress Street, is among 66 grantees across the … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first women governor of Maine, announced today that effective immediately, all Maine adults age 18 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot, regardless of underlying medical condition.  Expanding booster eligibility will … Continue reading →

“Maine Lobstermen’s Association (“MLA”) is extremely disappointed with the Appeals Court ruing.  The massive closure will create economic hardship for too many Maine lobstermen who have already invested in gear, rigged up and are fishing in these productive waters.  MLA … Continue reading →

The Maine Lobstermen’s Association (“MLA”) announced today it has launched a four point three-year $10 million fundraising campaign to fight the onerous federal regulations that threaten the future of the lobster industry in Maine according to a press release issued … Continue reading →