Easter Sunday and The Front Room was packed as it always is for Sunday brunch.  The 17 year old restaurant’s owner, Harding Lee Smith,  has survived serious controversy in the past, but all that’s history.  Restaurants have come and gone … Continue reading →

A large crowd attended the grand opening of “Africa to Maine” – a photography show currently at the Portland Public Library, Lewis Gallery, 5 Monument Square.  The show is produced by Raza Jalali, Executive Director of the Greater Portland Immigrant … Continue reading →

  “We’ve had more time to plan for this shelter for asylum seekers than we did in 2019,” said Kristen Dow, Director of the Health & Human Services office for the City of Portland this afternoon.  And no doubt the … Continue reading →

On Thursday, April 6th, 2023 at approximaely 4:35 pm, police were called to 274 Marginal Way (Park and Ride) for an unresponsive male.  Upon arival, officers located a male that was deceased inside a vehicle.  The investigation is ongoing and … Continue reading →

  The James A Banks Portland Expo building will open on Monday, April 10, 2023 to serve as a temporary emergency shelter through the summer for asylum seekers.  The building is expected to accommodate 300 asylum seekers according to a … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend the opening reception of an unique exhibit – “Africa to Maine” –  on Friday, April 7, 2023, at the Portland Public  Library, 5 Monument Square, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.  The reception will include … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), issued the following statement welcoming First Lady Jill Biden and US Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to Maine this morning: “While I am unable to join our visiting dignitaries in person, I am excited to welcome … Continue reading →

At 2:28 PM, a somber looking Donald Trump left his fingerprinting and arrest session for his arraignment in a courtroom in downtown New York City.  The arraignment started about 15 minutes late and lasted longer than is normal – almost … Continue reading →

Portland’s City Manager Subcommittee announced today the selection of three finalists for the city’s top administrative position, city manager. The finalists include:  JOHN CURP, former Interim City Manager of Cincinnai, Ohio; ALEX MCINTYRE, Interim City Manager of San Bruno, California; … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine and the state’s first woman AG, announced  this evening that she tested positive for COIVD-19 today.  The Governor received a positive result after experiencing a scratchy throat this mornng.  … Continue reading →