“We’ve started a tradition here.  We’ve come to Gilbert’s Chowder House for the past three years,” said Cindy O’Brien this afternoon.   She and her husband Joe were watching the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade from a window tabfe following their … Continue reading →

Just after noon today a wing of the large Loring family watched as the Irish flag was raised at the Loring Memorial Circle at the corner of North Street and the Eastern Promenade on Munjoy HIll.  Earlier in the day, … Continue reading →

A decision on whether or not to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Federated Co. against the city of Portland could be imminent – it could come any day or it may be dragged out longer – you know how some … Continue reading →

The Judge in the Fani Willis disqualification case in Georgia ruled this morning as promised several weeks ago.  Judge Scott F. McAfee, Atlanta,  ruled that because Fani Willis did not demonstrate a conflict of interest in her roantic relationship  with … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend the first Home Energy Expo on Saturday, March 16th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  It will be held at the Oddfellows Hall, 651 Forest Avenue.  The event is hosted by the city of Portland … Continue reading →

The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) Rines Thompson Fund awarded $148,000 to 26 Greater Portland Nonprofits in 2023.  The Rines Thompson Fund supports community-based organizations that contribute to the vibrancy of Greater Portland.  2023 grantees include: PORTLAND OVATIONS is to receive … Continue reading →

Featured at an upcoming block party at the Abyssinian Meeting House on May 11, 2024 is  prominent Black composer Daniel Bernard Roumain. Construction of the historic building was begun in 1826 and completed  in 1828 by Black members of the … Continue reading →

A plan to reconnect the divided Libbytown neighborhood with Portland – improvng accessiblity, safety and sense of community – has received funding in the amount of $22.4 million according to a press release issued by the office of Congresswoman Chellie … Continue reading →

The group had such a good time at the pruning workshop held at the Mt. Joy Orchard last month, that anoher workshop has been scheduled.  In addition.  the  pruning  workshop held in late February didn’t get the job finished.  Hence, … Continue reading →

The Portland Police Department has received several calls over the past few days with citizens reporting that they are receiving phone calls soliciting donations.  The callers are claiming to be from the Portland Police Department and other agencies and are … Continue reading →