On Monday, July 10, 2023, (today) at about 2:30 pm., officers responded to Enterprise Rent-A-Car for a workplace fatality. Thirty-four year old Antonio Baptista-Tampini, of Por’tland, was fatally injured when he was struck by a pickup being driven by a … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2023
Maine Journalism Foundation Announces Pending Sale of Newspapers to National Trust for Local News, a non-profit
The Maine Journalism Foundation announced this afternoon that an agreement for the purchase of most of Masthad Maine newpapers, currently owned by Reade Brower, has been reached. The announcement was from Bill Nemitz, Emily Barr and Bill Burke. Late last … Continue reading
“Free Pantry” Provides Basics for Those Needing Them at Urban Farm Fermentory Parking Lot
Benjamin S. Archer moved to the west end of Portland recently from the Lewiston-Auburn area to live with his sister. He learned of the “Free Pantry” on-line this morning and showed up today in the parking lot of Urban Farm … Continue reading
Governor Mills Announces President’s Approval of Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Spring Storm
Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the firt woman governor of Maine and its first woman AG, and the US Congressiongal Declaration, announced this morning that President Joe Biden has approved the State of Maine’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration … Continue reading
North Deering Park is Largest Addition to Park System in a Generation
North Deering Park, a 24 acre piece of land, has been created through a partnership between the city of Portland and the Trust for Public Land according to an announcement from the city this morning. The Trust for Public Land … Continue reading
Eight Arrested Following Fireworks Display on East End of Portland
On Wednesday, July 5th, at around 10:35 pm., police were called to the area of Fox Street and Anderson Street for reports of a large group setting off fireworks and targeting passing motor vehicles with roman candles and other mortar … Continue reading
100 Congress Street Housing Two New Businesses This Summer
Two long time friends have combined their business and creative acumen to start up two businesses on Munjoy Hill this summer. Two weeks ago Carolyn Force opened ABURA – a skin care and wellness studio in one side of the … Continue reading
Fourth of July Fireworks on Eastern Promenade Postponed Until Wednesday, July 5th
The Fourth of July fireworks display on the Eastern Promenade on Munjoy Hill is being postponed to Wednesday, July 5th due to rain and wet conditions. The fireworks will go off at the same time – at approximately 9:15 pm … Continue reading
Vacuum in Maine News ? Asks “The Boston Globe” in Front Page Article in July 3rd Issue
If you didn’t read about the “for sale” sign that Reade Brower announced in late April of 2023, for his “Portland Press Herald” and other newspapers across Maine, you can read about it in today’s issue of “The Boston Globe” … Continue reading
Friends of the Eastern Promenade Announce its Community Concert Series
These free, family-friendly concerts occur every Thursday, at 6:00 pm at the Fort Allen Park Bandstand beginning on July 20, 2023. The schedule is as follows: July 20th, Wildflower;’ July 27th, Chandlers Military Band; August 3rd, The Empress; August 10th, … Continue reading