During a 1957 speech in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said:   “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is:   “What are you doing for others?  As we observe Dr. Martin Luther KIng, Jr. Day – the only federal holiday … Continue reading →

Chester Barrett and his son Aaron, two commercial fishermen from South Addison, were reported missing last night by a family member when they did not return as expected from crossing from Edmunds to South Addison. The two were aboard Chester’s … Continue reading →

On Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 12:08 pm., Portland Police received a report of shots fired in the area of Kennedy Park on the east end of Portland.  Multiple witnesses stated they heard between 5 – 8 gunshots ringing out.  … Continue reading →

On Friday, January 17, 2025, at approximately 3:00 pm., the Fire Marshall’s office was requested to respond to 118 Aroostook Rod in the town of Molunkus for an explosion with one reported fatally.  Fire Investigators conducted a post blast investigation. … Continue reading →

Seventy-five endangered North AAtlantic Right Whales have been seen this week just off the western edge of Jeffrey’s Ledge.  Because of that sighting Commissioner Patrick Keliher, Commissioner of the Maine Departmet of Marine Resources, issued the followig message late this … Continue reading →

“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 →