“We have been able to come to an agreement with Mr. Murph and his Union that at once recognizes the seriousness of the situation and also Mr. Murph’s past contributions to Portland Public Schools and therefore we will not be … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, stagehands and technicians who bring concerts to life at the State Theatre in Portland won their National Labor Relation Board election to unionize with International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) local 114.  The union now represents 35 … Continue reading →

Mr. Jeffrey Cyr of Portland has been “safely” located this morning accoding to a press release  issued by the Maine State Police around 10:15 am this morning. Mr. Cyr was reported missing from Devonshire Street late last night. For background … Continue reading →

The Portland Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for 64 year old Jeffrey Cyr, of Portland.  Mr. Cyr was last seen on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at approximaely 5:30 pm at the Portland Center for Assisted Living, 68 Devonshire … Continue reading →

On Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 5:42 pm., Troopers responded to a crash at Exit 7 southbound in York. The crash involved two tractor trailer units.  One of the tractor trailer units rolled over and was blocking two lanes of … Continue reading →

After seventeen years of business on Munjoy Hill at 88 Congress Street, Rosemont Market & Bakery will close its doors on Friday, January 31, 2025, the chain owner has announced.. The owner cites “operational challenges in the store’s small space” … Continue reading →

Eleven (11) arts programs are set to receive $298,000 in grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced Congresswoman Chellie Pingree(D) this morning in a press release from her office. They include:  Bowdoin International Music Festival, (Brunswick) $15,000; … Continue reading →

Five entities in southern Maine are set to receive federal funding from the US Department of Agricullure (USDA) for clean energy initiatives across Maine.  FoX Islands is set to receive  $8.7 million to help Maine’s  Fox Islands advance their ambitious … Continue reading →

On Monday, January 11, at 11:50 pm., Portland Police responded to a duplex at 12 Eleanor Street for a report of shots fired.  An investigation led to the discovery of several suspected bullet holes in the structure, with at least … Continue reading →

Jesse Drinkwader, 43, of Portland was arrested in connection with an incident at Fore Points Marina yesterday morning. Just after 8:00 am., a yacht owner came into the Portland Police Department to report his vessel had been stolen from Fore … Continue reading →