The city of Portland announced this morning that the Maine Department of Transportation is scheduled to pave Stevens Avenue from Clinton Street to Woodford Street starting Monday, 8/26/24 at 7:00 am.  On both Monday and Tuesday, August 26 and 27, … Continue reading →

Vice Presient Kamala Harris exceeded expectations last night when she officially accepted  the Democratic party’s nomination for the Presidency of the United States in a powerful 40 minute speech in prime time.   She described her family origins, why Trump should … Continue reading →

The city of Portland announced today that it has received a major site plan and conditional use application for hotel inclusionary zoning, intended to facilitate the construction of a 132 room Home 2 Suites hotel with three ground-level retail spaces, … Continue reading →

The Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (MaineCDC) has confirmed the presence of a West Nile Virus (WNV) positive bird in Portland.  A total of 9 birds, from six counties, tested positive in a recent round of routine survelliance, … Continue reading →

“Shop Around the World,” a new collaborative between the Friends of Woodfords Corner (FWC) and the city of Portland spotlights the diversity of ethnic grocers and minority-owned businesses in the Woodfords Corner neighborhood.  It debuted on August 15 at the … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) announced late today that the State and the Federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) have agreed on a floating offshore wind research lease in the Gulf of Maine, a key milestone in the State’s … Continue reading →

On Monday morning, August 19, 2024, Portland Police arrested Ramon Nunez-Rosario, 44, of Portland, in connection with an assault on Friday.  He has been charged with Elevated Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Assault and was taken to the Cumberland County Jail. … Continue reading →

Trees in their various sizes and shapes are the focus of a delightful  art show that just opened  late last week at Moss Galleries on Munjoy Hill.  Two Maine artists are sharing the spotlight at this show that  opened on … Continue reading →

The city of Portland will be holding a public meeting to provide an update on the State and High Streets Two-Way Feasilibty matter, The meeting will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the Rines Auditorium of the Portland … Continue reading →

The Maine Marine Patrol is investigatding a recreational boating death that occurred yesterday at approximately 7:50 pm, ,According to Maine Patrol reports, Samuel Sharpe, 23, of Harpswell, fell from a 19-foot center console boat when operating it near South Harpswell.  … Continue reading →