Public access to the redevelopment of the former Portland Yacht Services was a hallmark of the project by Portland Foreside Development.  But apparently that public access does not extend to the waterfront for special events – like the one that … Continue reading →

There is one issue that most people can agree on – its not about Trump, climate change or Israel’s Genocide in Gaza.  It is that the price of food at the grocery store is excessive – and its probably not … Continue reading →

Late last week Governor Mills announced that applications are now available for Maine small businesses and municipaliies to help them rebuild and recover from the severe storms in December and January. Last Thursday the Department of Economic and Community Development … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a meeting on Wednesday, May 22, at 6:00 pm at Temple Beth Al to learn about the organizing efforts of farmworkers in New England. The meeting will feaure Antonio Vasquez PH.D. The Temple is located … Continue reading →

The grand opening of Mesa Grande Taqueria is set for Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 140 Fore Street on the east end of Portland said co-owner/manager Collin Henderson.  Both lunch and dinner will be available daily at this welcome addition … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, May 14, at 11:32 am., Portland Police received a call about a possible dead body in the mud flats near the old Baked Bean Factory.  Upon arrival, a body was recovered and secured.  The cause of death will … Continue reading →

Stephen Thuotte, 62, of Sebago was arrested on Monday, May 13, 2024 with multiple charges. On Monday, May 13, 2024, Portdland Police were called to the Portland Fish Pier at 300 Commercial Street for a report of a man being … Continue reading →

A 62 year old Portland man was walking in the area of 568 Rivreside Street on Tuesday, May 14 around 10:00 pm when he was struck by a car driven by a 20 year old woman from Westbrook.  The male … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. MIlls (D), the state’s first woman governor, announced this morning that Maine experienced one of the nation’s largest percentage decreases in fatal overdoses in 2023, according to preliminary statistical analysis released by the US Centers for Disease … Continue reading →

The schooner “Liberty Clipper” whose home port has been Boston for the past thirty years, was hauled at Portland Yacht Services last fall following her purchase from the Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships Boston – by her new co-owners. Zoe … Continue reading →