On January 18, 2023, at approximately 4:40 pm., police were called to a campside at the end of Frederic Street, near the Fore River Parkway Trail System, for the report of a person in need of medical assistance. Officers located … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2023
Public Meeting on Construction of a ‘Center for the Arts’ at USM Campus Next Week
You are invited to attend a public meeting to discuss plans for construction of a Center for the Arts building, 111 Bedford Street, on the University of Southern Maine Campus , Portland. The meeting will occur in person at Abromson … Continue reading
Governor Mills on State Office Closures for Tomorrow, Thursday, January 26th Due to Incoming Weather
Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine, has directed state offices in Oxford, Franklin, Somerset, Piscataquis, Penobscot, Aroostook, Hancock and Washington counties closed all day tomorrow, Thursday, January 26, 2023 due to the incoming storm. State … Continue reading
Forest Avenue Bank Robbed This Afternoon
On Wednesday, January 25th, 2023, just after 1:00 pm., the Norway Savings Bank, 446 Forest Avenue was robbed. The man made threats to staff before demanding cash and fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash. He was described as a … Continue reading
Portland Declares Citywide Parking Ban Starting Tonight at 10:00 pm Through Thursday, January 26 at 6:00 am.
The city of Portland has declared a citywide parknig ban for tonight Wednesday, January 25 at 10:00 pm. through 6:00 am Thursday, January 26th. Vehicles left on city sreets after 10:00 pm tonight can be towed at the owner’s expense. … Continue reading
Liberty Bell Moving Settles With Maine AG After Threatening Consumers Posting Negative Reviews
The office of the Attorney General has entered into an agreement with Liberty Bell Moving & Storage Inc., and its owner, Kevin Finkenaur, after its investigation found the company in violation of the federal Consumer Review Fairness Act, the Maine … Continue reading
Yellow Zone Parking Ban Called Starting Tuesday, January 24 at 10:00 pm through 6:00 am Wednesday, January 25
A yellow zone Parking Ban has been declared beginning tonight, at 10:00 pm., Tuesday, January 24 through 6:00 am Wednesday, January 25th. Vehicles left on city streets within the yellow zone after 10:00 pm can be towed at the owner’s … Continue reading
Citywide Parking Ban Announced Starting Tonight, January 23rd, in Portland
The city of Portland has announced a citywide parking ban starting tonight, Monday, January 23 at 10:00 pm and running through Tuesday, January 24 at 6:00 am. Vehicles left on city streets after 10:00 pm tonight can be towed away … Continue reading
Vigil at Monument Square Marks the 50th Anniversary of the Signing of Roe v. Wade
Braving cold temperatures and a light snow fall, about 100 supporters of Roe v. Wade gathered at Monument Square in Portland to protest the decision of the Supreme Court last June that overturned Roe v. Wade. Today’s vigil – “Lights … Continue reading
Governor Mills Directs State Offices Closed Tomorrow, Monday, January 23
With a severe winter storm arriving this evening that is expected to bring moderate to heavy snow, sleet, minor flooding, high winds and potential power outages, Governor Janet T. Mills (D) has directed all state of Maine offices closed tomorrow, … Continue reading