On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 12:30 pm., Portland Police responded to the area near Warwick Street for a report of a suspicious male.  A 15 year old female was walking home when a male stopped his vehicle and lunged … Continue reading →

Portland Police responded to 4 Hill Street on Tuesday, April 29, at 6:21 pm for a report of a threat.  A resident stated someone had knocked on her door, claimed to be a police officer and told her she would … Continue reading →

If you are not participating in it, you may watch from the sidelines the May Day Workers March, Thursday May 1.  The March starts at the USM Portland campus (green space in front of McGoldrick Center ) 33 Bedford Street … Continue reading →

Douglas Grant, 36, of Portland has been identified as the one person who died in a three alarm fire on March 6, 2025.  Four others were injured in the early morning fire . On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at approximately … Continue reading →

On Monday, April 28, 2025 at approximately 10:07 am., the Warren Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 259 Ridgewood Drive, Warren.  Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a fatality within the residence.  The Maine State Fire Marshall’s … Continue reading →

The body found in the attic area of 55 Grant Street on April 11, 2025, has been identified as Damian Thomas, 49, of Portland.  He had been reported missing. The death does not appear suspicious and the Portland Police Department … Continue reading →

Corporate Partners for a Hunger-Free Maine is a group of socially responsible businesses and corporate foundations that support Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine’s mission through monetary gifts and/or food donations according to a press release issued from Good Shepherd … Continue reading →

On April 18, 2025, four ACLU affiliates and the law firm Sheehan & Gordon filed a federal class action lawsuit seeking to represent over 100 New England students plus Puerto Rico who had their F-1 student immigration status unlawfully and … Continue reading →

You are encouraged to volunteer in a city-wide pickup with a special focus on the Washington Avenue area on Saturday, May 3rd.   It runs from 10:00 am – to 12:00 pm. To volunteer in the Washington Avenue pickup, please meet … Continue reading →

“Washed Away,” an important exhibit of work by 60 artists is opening at the Portland Public Library on Friday, May 2nd and runs until June 21,  2025.  An artists’ reception will be held on the First Friday, May 2nd from … Continue reading →