On Saturday, November 25, 2023, at approximaely 10:30 am., the Sanford Fire Department responded to a fire in a wooded area near Eagle Drive in Sanford.  The officials located the remains of an adult male and contacted the Fire Marshall’s … Continue reading →

On Sunday, November 26, 2023, just before 3:30 am., a Portland Police Officer patrolling in the area of Marginal Way spotted what he thought was a campfire alongside the northbound lane of !-295 to the rear of 140 Marginal Way. … Continue reading →

The annual Partners for World Health International Artisan Fair is returning next month.  The two day event runs on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 9:00 – 3:00 pm and on Sunday, December 3, 2023 eom 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.  … Continue reading →

The opening of Sea Gull Christmas Tree sales at 199 West Commercial Street happened today for the third successive year..  And it’s always a special occasion for many because its the beginning of the holiday season.  Never mind Black Friday! … Continue reading →

The Initiative for Digital Engineering and Life Services (IDEALS) on behalf of Northeastern University has submitted a major site plan and site location of development application to facilitate the development of Phase 1 of Northeastern University’s Roux Institute it was … Continue reading →

It has been determined that the death of 64 year old Christine Miller of River Landng, Topsham, was due to sharp force injuries on November 21, 2023.  Robert McClure, 71, was secured by officers on scene.  He was arrested by … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement after Israeli’s Cabinet approved a deal for the release of 50 hostages held by Hamas terriorists in exchange for a multi-day ceasefire. “I welcome the Israeli cabinet’s approval of an agreement to … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at approximately 9:30 am., the Maine State Police responded to River Landing, an apartment complex located at 29 Elm Street in Topsham to assist the Topsham Police Department with a death investigation.   The deceased will … Continue reading →

Earlier this evening the City Council voted 7 – 2 to approve a zoning change that will permit a major development to go into Ocean Avenue, despite the testimony of about ten residents of the area who spoke against the … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. MIlls (D) and Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following joint statement this morning in response to a request for subpoena power by the Independent Commission to Investigate the Facts of the Tragedy in Lewiston last month. … Continue reading →