The Portland Fire Department was alerted to the report of a significant, visible fire on Custom House Wharf at 5:33 pm on Friday, December 26,  2025. The initial report of fire came in from a Casco Bay Ferry with the … Continue reading →

The Portland Fire Department was alerted to the report of heavy visible fire on Custom House Wharf at 5:33 pm on Friday, December 26th.  A significant firefight ensued according to a press release issued at 8:39 pm this evening. Fire … Continue reading →

The Pittsfield Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 693 Canaan Road early this morning, December 26, 2025, in the town of Pittsfield. Upon arrival firefighters found the home heavily engulfed in fire.  The Pittsfield Fire Department requested assistance … Continue reading →

On Thursday, December 25, 2025, a/k/a Christmas Day, just after 3:00 pm., the Brunswick Fire Department was dispatched to 36 Bridge Road for a reported structure fire.  Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke coming from the roof area and the … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at approximately 8:57 am., Southwest Harbor Police responded to a 911 call about an incident near 11 Big Rocks Road, Tremont.  The caller reported finding two deceased adults at the scene. Members of the Maine … Continue reading →

“Christmas Waves a Magic Wand Over This World and Behold, Everything is Softer and More Beautiful.”  Dr. Norman Vincent Peale is the Author of “The Power of Positive Thinking” and minister of the Marble Collegiate Church in New York City … Continue reading →

Portland City Hall and City administrative offices will now be closed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 due to inclement weather.  Buildings were previously scheduled to close at noon for the holiday. City Hall and City administrative buildings will reopen on … Continue reading →

Investigators with the Office of State Fire Marshal have arrested Samuel Howard, 27, of Pittston and Trevor Shorette, 32 of Augusta in connection with a house fire in Augusta on November 15, 2025 according to a press release received early … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME), the top Democrat on the Appropriations Subcommittee that overseas the Kennedy Center, Congressman Rick Larson (D-Wash), and Congressman Greg Stanton (D-Ariz) are leading more than 70 of their colleagues in Congress in calling on President Trump … Continue reading →

The city of Portland Public Art Commitee (PPAC) has announced an open call for artists to submit qualifications for a new public artwork commission at the forthcoming Portland Harbor Commission Park.  The park is expected to begin construction in March … Continue reading →