The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) and the Proprietors announced yesterday they have signed a purchase and sale agreement to transfer ownership of Union Wharf to GMRI to protect and preserve working waterfront access in Portland Harbor. In March, … Continue reading →

The June establishment of the Meetinghouse Arts Gallery  is but one answer to the need for exhibit space said artist/curator Janice L. Moore earlier this month.  It’s no secret that artists in southern Maine have been looking for gallery space … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills, (D), the first woman Governor of Maine, will travel to Washngton, D.C. today, Monday, November 15, to join President Biden, his Administration and others in the White House as the President signs into law the $1.2 … Continue reading →

“I love any event where you can raise money for a charity while being physically active,” said Chris Allen, this afternoon as he sipped a Dymark Ale at Rising Tide Brewing Company, 103 Fox Street.  Rising Tide is where the … Continue reading →

Maine’s seafood industry will be the recipient of $10 million in federal funds starting early next year Governor Janet T. Mills, the first woman Governor of Maine, announced on Wednesday in front of Luke’s Lobster on the Portland waterfront. These … Continue reading →

“The five of us served in the Armed Services.  So, Veterans’ Day means a lot.  I’m the only one of the five brothers still here.  So I enjoy representing them,” said Paul Loring, 90, following a gathering of his large … Continue reading →

“The campaign is only one part of it all.  The real work really starts now,” said Roberto Rodriguez, early this afternoon following the gracious concession of Brandon Mazer at the Ocean Gateway on the Portland waterfront. Mazer conceded to Rodriguez … Continue reading →

Last Thursday, November 4th, 2021, two of the four candidates for at-large seats on the Portland City Council participatged in a “by lot” determination for the winner of the seat.  Two of the candidates Brandon Mazer and Roberto Rodriquez each … Continue reading →

Brandon Mazer won an at-large seat on the Portland City Council this morning in a brief,outdoor ceremony in front of city hall.  Mazer won “by lot” – that is a card of his and that of his competitor, Roberto Rodriguez, … Continue reading →

The City Clerk announced early this afternoon that a public drawing by lot will be held tomorrow, Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 10:00 am in the Ganley Plaza out front of city hall, to determine the winner of the at-large … Continue reading →