Early this morning a Portland Police Officer was dispatched to a burglary alarm at FatFace, 34 Exchange Street.  Upon arrival, the officer found 45-year-old Joseph Call, Portland, and an accomplice who were dragging a safe through the snow in a … Continue reading →

Shoppers in several food stores in the Portland area expressed concern about the continuing rise in food and gas prices, despite reports that the rate of inflation is easing – according to a recent article in “The New York Times.” … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman Governor of Maine, announced today that she has nominated Meg Garratt-Reed, Director of the Office of the Health Insurance Marketplace of the Maine Department of Health & Human Services as Executive Director … Continue reading →

This morning Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman govern of Maine, announced that the first round of $450. Winter Energy Relief Payments are being mailed to eligible Maine taxpayers today.  The $450. Winter Relief Payments are part of … Continue reading →

The citizen initiative petition regarding voter approval for certain public borrowing has been found valid the Secretary of State Shenna Bellows confirmed late last week. The petitions for “An Act to Require Voter Approval of Certain Borrowing by Government Controlled … Continue reading →

An alert Portland Police Officer located the suspect wanted for the Norway Savings Bank robbery late this week and he was placed under arrest without incident at the Back Cove Parking Lot off Preble Street around noon on Thursday, January … Continue reading →

Sarah Moore has been hired to serve as the new Executive Director of the Portland Public Library starting on April 19, 2023 according to a press release received from the Library yesterday. Moore arrives from Zionville, Indiana where she served … Continue reading →

The Boston Red Sox have announced the Sea Dogs coaching staff for the 2023 season that starts on April 6th.  Chad Epperson will return for his second season as the Sea Dogs manager.  HItting Coach Doug Clark and Strength & … Continue reading →

Actor and USM Alum Tony Shalhoub was named Honorary Chair of the Center for Arts campaign this afternoon at a celebration on the University of Southern Maine campus, Portland.  The award winning actor also announced that he is donating $150,000. … Continue reading →

The Portland Police Department is urging those who keep guns in their vehicles to ensure they are locked and secured.  On Wednesday, January 25th, two 9mm handguns were stolen from two different vehicles.  Vehicle break-ins are on the rise in … Continue reading →