Glenn Prickett has been selected to serve as the new President & CEO of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) starting September 1, 2023, replacing CEO Don Perkins, it was announced today.  Perking announced late last year that he … Continue reading →

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 is Election Day in the city of Portland.  Polls will be open from 7:00 am – 8:00 pm. Portlanders will be voting on the following local issues: Municipal School Budget Referendum, and Citizen Initiated Referendum to … Continue reading →

On Monday, June 12, 2023, at about 6:28 am., Portland Police were called to the intersection of f’ranklin Street and Marginal way for an unresponsive male.  The death does not appear suspicious and the cause of death will be determined … Continue reading →

In honor of Flag Day, Wednesday, June 14, 2023, the Portland Observatory, 138 Congress Street on Munjoy Hill is offering a day of special events to commerate the occasion. 12:00 pm – Raising of the flags; 12:00 pm – 8:00 … Continue reading →

“We are closed at this time.  We are working on it,” said the unidentified man who answered the door at The Grill Room & Bar, 86 Exchange Street this moriing. He was referring to a fire late last night to … Continue reading →

A request by Kevin Bunker, of Developers Collaborative, to approve a contract for a new shelter for asylum seekers currently housed at the PortlandEXPO is on the agenda for the Monday, June 12, 2023 city council meeting according to a … Continue reading →

Special Counsel Jack Smith held a brief and “crisp” press conference this afternoon on the indictment of Donald J. Trump that was filed yesterday afternoon in Florida rather than in Washington, DC.  The press conference lasted  two minutes and the … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine, announced this morning that 140 new residential treatment beds for substance use disorder (SUD) will be created across the state, an increase of nearly 40% supported by $6 million … Continue reading →

The public is invited to attend a feedback session on the homeless crisis in Portland on Tuesday, June 13 at 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Ocean Gateway on the waterfront.  Do nothing city officials are looking for ideas on … Continue reading →

“Some neighborhoods would benefit from a farmers’ market within walking distance,” said Teresa Valliere, president, of the Woodfords Corner Organization, this afternoon at the second week of the newly established market. “Vendors were pleased with their sales following last week  … Continue reading →