Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine and its first woman AG, announced this afternoon that she has declared a State of Civil Emergency for all of Maine’s coastal counties. The eight counties are:  Cumberland, Hancock, … Continue reading →

At a noontime press conference today, Coach Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, confirmed what many had supected – that the two decided  to part ways at a meeting held yesterday. In his remarks, Coach … Continue reading →

Portland’s Planning Department announced this morning that it has received a major stie plan proposal  for the redevelopmet of a portion of Woodford Street Congregational Church by Community Housing of Maine (CHOM).  Located at 186 Woodford Street, the project would … Continue reading →

More than 260 businesses and organizaations across Maine have signed a letter to ‘call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Israel and Palestine.” The letter circulated in mid-December has recruited signatures from almost every sector of Maine’s diverse economy.  … Continue reading →

At approximately 4:35 am this morning high winds pushed a parked Southwet Airline Boeing 737Max8 aricraft into a jet bridge.  There were no passengers or crew on the aircraft at the time.  A bridge is the walkway from the terminal … Continue reading →

Portland Police responded to a head-on crash at 1808 Forest Avenue Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 1:10 pm. Witnesses reported seeing one of the involved vehicles, driven by a 62 year old man from Cape Elizabeth, cross the centerline of … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a city required neighborhood meeting on Thursday, January 18 at 5:30 pm at 64 Pine Street on the west end of Portland. The purpose of the meeting is to learn about the proposed prioisak for … Continue reading →

In anticipation of a winter storm expected to create hazardous driving conditions during tomorrow morning’s commute, Governor Janet T. Mills (D) has delayed opening of all State of Maine Offices tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 until 12:00 noon. “With snow, … Continue reading →

Grants are available from the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) Hospice Fund to support hospice programs that support volunteer and bereavement services, increase the utilization and or the quality of end-of-life services; and support hospice volunteers and the recruitment of volunteers. … Continue reading →

A Yellow Zone Parking Ban has been declared starting at 10:00 pm Monday, January 8, through 6;00 am Tuesdaya, January 9th.  Vehicles left on city streets within the Yellow Zone after 10:00 pm can be towed at owner’s expense.