The Portland Police Department reported this morning that it has seen an increase in drug overdoses, including a big surge at the end of the year.  During the final week of 2022, there were 20 overdoses reported with 3 of … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, a “threat” was emailed to the state email account of a State  House employee.  The threat was discovered at approximately 1;45 pm. At that point, the Capitol Police temporarily shut down and evacuated the building.  … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. MIlls (D), the first woman governor of Maine and its first woman AG, , announced yesterday that officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have arrived in Maine to evaluate and validate damage from last month’s … Continue reading →

“Preble Street has been advocating non-stop for the city of Portland to stop this morning’s sweep of Harbor View Park.  We appreciate the efforts of the faith community and others who showed-up at 6:30 am under the Casco Bay Bridge … Continue reading →

  “We formed a four hour human chain this morning.  It ran from 6:00 am through 10;00 am and there were no arrests,” said Jess Falero, protest organizer, around 10:30 am at the Harbor View Memorial Park encampment.  Eleven cars … Continue reading →

Portland City Manager Danielle West has ordered city staff to destroy the possessions and the community of our homeless neighbors at Harbor View Memorial Park tomorrow at 7:00 am; Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The shelter at Riverside is overcrowded and … Continue reading →