On December 31, 2024 at 2:27 am., Portland Police responded to the area of Oxford/Portland Streets where a gunshot wss heard. Upon arrival, police found a 37 year old man from Portland who appeared to be suffering from a gunshot … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2024
Second 165 Washington Avenue Public Meeting on Development Plans Set for January 8, 2025
The public is invited to attend a second city required public meeting on the plans of Redfern Properties LLC, (Jonathan Culley, managing partner) to develop 165 Washington Avenue into a 326 unit apartment building. The meeting is set for Wednesday, … Continue reading
Governor Directs Flags Lowered Honoring Former President Carter; National Day of Mourning 1/9
In accordance with a directive of President Biden, Governor Janet T. Mills has ordered that the US and State of Maine flags be lowered to half staff statewide in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday … Continue reading
Shots Fired on Maplewood Street Investigated by Portland Police.
On December 29, 2024 at 11;30 pm., Portland Police responded to Maplewood Street for two reports of shots fired. When Police arrived, they found a Ford Expedition parked at 1344 Washington Avenue wiith significant damage. Two of the windows had … Continue reading
Maine Dems Mourn the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter at Age 100.
Governor Janet T. Mills issued the following statement today on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the US: “President Carter led a remarkable life centered around service to others. As a peanut farmer, a US … Continue reading
Israeli Genocide Intensifies Including Attack on Kamal Adwan Hospital
At a press conference today by the Deputy Health Minister of Gaza, Maher Shamrya, reported that Israeli forces set fire to all facilities of Kamal Adwan Hospital – one of the last remaining functioning hospitals in Gaza. More than 350 … Continue reading
Governor Mills Recognized Recipients of Business Awards for Business Excellence Earlier This Month
Four companies from across the state of Maine were awarded Goverrnor Mills 2024 Governors’ Awards for Business Excellence at the Blaine Hour earlier this month. The four businesses so honored on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 were Maine Beer Company, Sargeant … Continue reading
Update on Turnpike Crash Near Scarborough
On December 27, 2024, at approimately 6:04 pm, State Police received numerous reportes of a significant crash southbound near mile marker 42 on the Maine Turnpike in carborough. Traffic was already congested in the area due to other crashes when … Continue reading
Maine Turnpike Southbound Closed at Mile 42 in Scarborough
The Maine Turnpike’s southbound lanes near mile 42 in Scarborough are shut down as State Police and first reponders investigate a serious crash. Expect updates later tonight according to Lt. Aaron M. turcotte, Troop Commander, for the Office of Training … Continue reading
Shots Fired Into Apartment Building at 139 Cumberland Avenue This AM
On Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 12:08 am., Portland Police responded to 139 Cumberland Avenue for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival Polilce discovered damaged windows and numerous penetation defects to several apartments at 139 Cumberland Avenue. There were … Continue reading