It was more than a poignant religious farewell today. It was a masterclass in what made this nation the great country it is. “It’s about character, character, character,” said President Biden who eulogized the late President Carter toward the end … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) will join other dignataries, including other governors, for the service  at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC  to celebrate the life of America’s 39th President who passed away last week at the age of … Continue reading →

It has just been announced this morning that a wake to honor the memory of Joe Lewis has been set for Friday, January 17th from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. The … Continue reading →

“Thanks to a $2 million grant from the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) Reconnecting Communities PIlot (RCP) grant program announced this week, the city of Portland is making significant progress toward its long-planned goal to redesign Franklin Street corridor,” announced  … Continue reading →

Portland Music Holdings LLC has submitted a major site plan application to faciliate the develoment of a 65,340 square foot entertainment venue with capacity for up to 3,310 patrons.  The development would also include bars, admdinistrative offices, an indoor and … Continue reading →

Portland has received a major site plan application to faciitate the subdivision of a 4.21 acre parcel located at 410 Auburn Street into a 13-lot  subdivision, with eleven (11) ten  unit residential buildings, a new public street, etc.  The property … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) and other state leaders today announced major legislation to strengthen the ability of Maine communitdies, homeowners, businesses and emergency response personnel to prepare for and withstand future severe storms. The bipartisana legislation, LD 1, “An … Continue reading →

Joe Lewis, 61, died last week when a SUV struck him at the corner of India Street on the East End of Portland around noon time.  He was transported to Maine Medical Center with life-threatenng injuries. He died either late … Continue reading →

Students at Reiche Community School, Gerald E. Talbot Community School and Portland Adult Education are slated to receive free eye exams and glasses starting this week according to a press release from the Foundation for Portland Public Schools (FPPS).issued Friday, … Continue reading →

On Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 5:00 am., the Augusta Fire Department and Augusta Police Department were dispatched to Boothby Street n Augusta for a 911 caller reporting that a porch was on fire.  Seven (7) Boothby Street is a … Continue reading →