The City of Portland has declared a citywide parking ban beginning at 10:00 pm, Sunday, January 7th and ending at 6:00 am on Monday, January 8th.  Vehicles left on streets after 10:00 pm tonight can be towed at the owner’s … Continue reading →

On the third anniversary of the January 6, 2021 insurrection, Maine’s First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) released the following statement: “Today marks a solemn milestone for our nation:  its been exactly three years since a violent mob ransacked the … Continue reading →

The city of Portlad is askig residents to park off street tonight, if they are able, in order to allow crews to keep streets clear overnight. Given that Portland is expected to receive 8 – 12 inches of snow, the … Continue reading →

A warming center for anyone needing a warm place to stay will be opening at First Parish Church. 425 Congress Street, Portland Saturday, January 6th  at 3:00 pm according to Philip Ptacin, a voluteer at the historic church. The warming … Continue reading →

Ever since the possibility of a winter snow storm striking the Portland area was announced several days ago, business has been up said Tim Currier, manager of Maine Hardware, 274 St. John Street, Portland, this afternoon.  Currier would not say … Continue reading →

At 10:10 pm on Thurday, January 4, 2024, Portland Police were called to Union Station Plaza, at 274 Saint John Street, for a report of a shooting.  Shortly thereafter, officers located a victim nearby who sustained a non lifethreatening gunshot … Continue reading →

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has confirmed today the ‘No Labels’ Party as a Qualified Party in Maine. The party submited the State of Maine Certificaation of Enrollment Requirement to Form a New Party by Party Enrollment form on December … Continue reading →

Katie Schools, has been hired as the new Community Outreach Organizer for the Dr. Charles A. Scontras Center for Labor and Community Education at the University of Southern Maine, Portland.  Her first day on the job will be Monday, January … Continue reading →

Last night the Portland City Council unanimously approved a Resolution calling for an immediate Cease-fire in Gaza that would require the release of hostages – an important message that supporters want to be heard by President Biden and  our Congressional … Continue reading →

The Cumberland County Courthouse was evacuated at approximately 10:15 am this mornng after bomb threats had been emailed dto the courthouse.  Out of an abundance of caution, the Portland Police Department called in one of the explosive K9 units to … Continue reading →