Redfern Properties LLC, (Jonathan Culley) has subitted a major site plan to the city of Portland for the development of a 326 unit residetial building at 165 Washington Avenue early this morning.  The subject property totals 65,375 square feet and … Continue reading →

Deputy Fire hief Chad Johnson has been selectd to be Podrtland’s next Fire Chief.  Johnston joined the POoand Fire Department in 1999.    The city council must confirm his appointment in its December 16 meeting.  If confirmed, his salary will … Continue reading →

Portland has issued a request for grant applicants through its opioid settlement fund programs in order to create a day space pilot program and a methadone maintnance treatment (MMT) program in Portland.  n 2017, the city joined several nationwide class … Continue reading →

“Adult use cannabis dispensaries have oversaturated the area,” said Kevin Smith, manager of a dispensary in South Portland this afternoon.  They’ve oversaturated the area much as ccffee shops, pizza parlors, hair salons, restaurants and holiday craft shows have Kevin agreed.  … Continue reading →

Holiday craft shows are popping up all over the area these days.  But  one of the longest running is the 34th annual Holiday Sale hosted by Portland Pottery, at 118 Washington Avenue on the east end of Portland.  It runs … Continue reading →

Joan Benoit Samuelson, Maine’s own Olympic and marathon legend, will officially start the 17th annual Holiday Dash 5K on Sunday, December 8th.  The Dash is a fun run along Portland’s Eastern Promenade Trail. All funds raised from the event will … Continue reading →

James Fowler, 48, of Westbrook was arrested Tuesday evening, December 3, 2024 at 34 Lamb Drive for Depraved Indifference Murder for the death of Robert Seger, 59, of the same adddress in Westbrook. Westbrook law officials responded to a call … Continue reading →

A 56 year old male from Portland was found to be suffering from a stab wound late last night when Portland Police arrived at the Munjoy South Apartments 137 Munjoy South Street on the east end of Portland.  He was … Continue reading →

Domingus Nobrega, 48 of Portdland, was arrested on Tuesday, December 3 in the Scarborough Walmart and charged with Murder.  He was transported to the Cumberland County Jail where he is being held  without bail. He was charged with the death … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, December 4, at 4;10 am., Portland Police observed a vehicle with a driver asleep behind the wheel in the middle of the road near the Walton Street train tracks. After a brief conversation, the driver fled at a … Continue reading →