Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the firsst woman governor of Maine, today announced that the US Department of Veterans’ Affairs has awarded Maine a sigificant federal grant to help meet the growing demand for dignified burial options for Maine veterans … Continue reading →

The Maine Gun Safety Coalition and allies launched the Safe Schools, Safe Communities citizen initiative yesterday to pass an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) law in Maine to help protect our kids, famlies and communities from another tragedy like Lewiston.  … Continue reading →

Maine Preservation has just announced its 2024 list of Most Endangered Historic places.  Nominations came in from across the state, with those places requiring the greatest need making the final list. The Endangered List is intended to highlight and amplify … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend the grand opening of Portland Trails newly improved Access Trail in the Evergreen Woods today. The event runs today Thursday, September 19th from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm.  It;s on the white trail near the … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine, and US Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm, today announced the launch of Maine’s new Home Energy Rebate Program.  The Program is funded by a $36 million … Continue reading →

Vote to Ban Viagra in the upcoming November election!  Make it illegal to sell it either on-line or at pharmacies across the US.  And add to that Ban Xiaflex and all other drugs that treat the health care of men’s … Continue reading →

On Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11:49 am., the Falmouth Police Department responded to the Presumpscot River adjacent to Falmouth’s Walton Park for a report of a suspicious object.  The object  was determined to be the body of a deceased … Continue reading →

Numerous beloved puppets known as the Shoestring Theater, Marionettes participated in the kick-off parade this afternoon for the Puppets in Portand International Festival.  The parade began at 4:00 pm on the parking lot next to Root Cellar on Washington Avenue … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a benefit for Hope Acts on Saturday, September 21st.at Cove Street Arts from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.  Cove Street Arts is located at 71 Cove Street on the East End of Portland. Attendees will enjoy … Continue reading →

Amanda Castonguay, a computer programmer with a consulting business, will be hosting the second day of a two-day yard sale on Sunday, September 15 at her 198 Washington Avenue home tomorrow Sunday, September 15th.  The hours for the yard sale … Continue reading →