Friends of Congress Square Park will receive a grant of $6,000 for public programming such as concerts, films, markets and to expand its winter programming according to a press release received from Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Rines Thompson Fund this … Continue reading →

Yesterday a 65-year old Portland man was seriously injured when he was struck by a car.  The car was driven by a 23 year old Portland resident.  The collision occurred in the area of 1335 Congress Street.  The victim was … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman Governor of Maine and its former Attorney General, announced yesterday that more than 50% of eligible Maine people have received a COVID-19 booster shot, making Maine the fourth state in the nation … Continue reading →

Bryce Harrison, an owner of Cheese Louise in the Old Port of Portland,  announced today that his company is hosting an art contest for creative souls looking for an opportunity to showcase their talents and get recognition for them. Cheese … Continue reading →

The Portland Police Department is investigating a robbery of the Walgreens, 290 Congress Street, around 4:20 pm, yesterday, Wednesday, January 20.  A man approached the cashier and demanded money.  He fled the store with an undiclosed amount of cash.  The … Continue reading →

Officer Christopher Crout has been charged with assault by the Attorney General that ocurred whlle he was on duty on May 2, 2021 according to a press release issued by Major Robert Martin yesterday.  This blogger immediately emailed Martin back … Continue reading →

The Janet Mills for Governor campaign announced yesterday that it has raised $1,639,369 for re-election to date, including $1,049,162 during July 2021 through the December 2021 fund-raising period.  The Campaign has $1,277,043 cash on hand. During this reporting period, the … Continue reading →

The much-anticipated opening of the reconstructed brick TWELVE restaurant on the Munjoy Hill waterfront brings with it high expectations in a city that already has a national reputation as one of the best foodie destinations in the country. The presence … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), issued the following statement today in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: “America was born on the promise of liberty and justice for all, a promise that we must strive to fulfill as we … Continue reading →

Every Thursday is S’Mores Night at Congress Square Park in downtown Portland.  You are invited to join your neighbors  toasting S’Mores over fire pits provided by the Friends of Congress Square Park between 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. The event … Continue reading →