A proposal to hold a two-day music festival next July at Payson Park was delayed tonight by a unanimous vote of the Portland City Council.  The vote to delay the controversial event followed a motion by City Councilor Andrew Zorro … Continue reading →

It’s a sweet, sweet place – that is DOK MALI, a new Thai restaurant that opened its doors for the first time earier this month at 47 India Street on the East End of Portland. The inspiration for DOK MALI … Continue reading →

Jeans, jeans, and more jeans appeared to be on the minds of many who attended the Grand Opening of MADEWELL, a New York based company, that had its grand opening today in the Old Port of Portland. Known for its … Continue reading →

Just after 2:15 pm today, AG Merrick Garland announced that he had appointed Jack Smith, Esq., to  be a Special Counsel to oversee two Trump criminal investigations to determine  whether or not the former president should be charged in either … Continue reading →

Yesterday, Thursday, November 17, 2022, Judge James Boasberg delivered members of the lobster industry a temporary reprieve from restrictions on the industry’s ability to fish in a responsible and productive way.  The Judge gave the industry two years to comply … Continue reading →

Early this afternoon Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced that she will not seek reelection to her position of leadership in national Democratiac politics.  But she will  continue to represent the residents of San Francisco – her home. The  gracious and … Continue reading →

Starbucks Coffee on Exchange Street in the Old Port of Portland is closing in December 2022 “because the owner of the building where it leases space had to vacate because it is undergoing rennovations to the building according to a … Continue reading →

“It’s been crazy here,” wrote Mandie Cantrell in an email to this blogger this evening.  “Starbucks is planning on shutting us down on December 23.  We have one month to transfer or find new jobs…feels like we just unionized literally … Continue reading →

It’s official!  What Jared Golden (D) has been saying all along. Jared Golden (D) won the District 2 Congressional race with 165,131 votes (53.05%) to Bruce Poliquin’s 146,142 (46.95%) after the ranked choice votig tabulation was completed according to Emily … Continue reading →

“I wanted to shake it up and breathe new energy into the program,” said Alyssa Hadley, 32, the new Director of the city’s 62+ Chat program this afternoon.  “You are here to be active.  This is another chapter in your … Continue reading →