Elijah Wabnitz, 35, knew the career path he wanted to pursue.  That’s why he majored in photography and screen writing at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.  But when 7 or 8 of his college friends succumbed to drug … Continue reading →

Maine is slated to receive $5.4 milion in federal funds to help support communities that are providing critical support such as food, shelter, clothing, acute medical care and transportation to noncitizens recently released from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) … Continue reading →

At approximately 2:07 am on Thursday, August 29, 2024, the York Police Department received a 911 call from a male stating that he had been involved in a fight with his wife in Troy, New Hampshire and told authorities she … Continue reading →

The Southern Maine Labor Council will be holding its free annual Labor Day Breakfast on Monday, September 2 from 8:00 am – 10:00 am at the Irish Heritage Center, 34 Gray Street, Portland.  Doors open at 7:00 am.  There is … Continue reading →

The Piscataqua River Bridge has re-opened, both northbouond and southbound lanes.  This is a dynamic situation with multiple agencies involved according to an update reeived by Shannon Moss, Public Information Officer for the Maine State Police, Augusta at about 9:46 … Continue reading →

Due to a police incident, the Piscataqua River Bridge is closed and I-95 is shut down in both directions according to a report from the Maine State Police sent at 5:00 am this mornng.  Northbound traffic from New Hampshire into … Continue reading →

“Good Theater is the theater-in-residence at the Stevens Square Theater on the campus of the former McAuley High School,” were the welcome opening lines of an August mass mailing to Theater supporters.  The one-page letter signed by Artistic Director Brian … Continue reading →

Portland Police  responded to the Post Office on 125 Forest Avenue at 6:32 pm on Monday, August 26, 2024 for a report of a robbery.  A 32-year old male approached the counter and demanded the register be opened and told … Continue reading →

  The Maine AFL-CIO joined political leaders, community groups and historians on August 15 at the Frances Perkins Homestead, 478 River Road in Newcastle, to urge the Biden administration to designate the National Historic Landmark as a natioal monument that … Continue reading →

On Saturday, August 24, at 2:03 pm., Portland Police were called to the Riverton Gas Station on 1585 Forest Avenue for a report of a robbery.  An unknown male entered the station with a white mask and a baseball bat.  … Continue reading →