Trees in their various sizes and shapes are the focus of a delightful art show that just opened late last week at Moss Galleries on Munjoy Hill. Two Maine artists are sharing the spotlight at this show that opened on … Continue reading
Author Archives: Munjoy Hill News
State and High Streets Two-Way Feasibility Meeting Next Month
The city of Portland will be holding a public meeting to provide an update on the State and High Streets Two-Way Feasilibty matter, The meeting will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the Rines Auditorium of the Portland … Continue reading
Death of Harpswell Boater Under Investigation by Maine Marine Patrol
The Maine Marine Patrol is investigatding a recreational boating death that occurred yesterday at approximately 7:50 pm, ,According to Maine Patrol reports, Samuel Sharpe, 23, of Harpswell, fell from a 19-foot center console boat when operating it near South Harpswell. … Continue reading
Trump Rips VP Harris at Economic News Conference: “I’ll Do It My Way.”
“I’m entitled to attack her,” said Donald Trump at a ramblng economic news conference late this afternoon at his Bedminster, New Jersey golf resort. “That’s because I’m angry at her and what she is doing to the country.” Trump added … Continue reading
Law Firm Files Brief on Behalf of “GPL” Effort to Overturn City’s Reclassification of Historic Building
Murray, Plumb & Murray has filed a brief with Cumberland County Superior Court seeking to overturn the May 20th Portland City Council vote to reclassify the former Chamber of Commerce/Chldren’s Museum building at 142 Free Street on behalf of Greater … Continue reading
Site Work Starts Today at Roux Institute; September 10th Next Community Meeting
Starting today, Wednesday, August 14th, vegetative cleanup and erosion control measures are taking place onsite at 1 Beanpot Circle, Portland. the location of the new Roux Campus at Northeastern University. Trailers will be installed for use as office space for … Continue reading
State of Maine Can Now Order Employers to Pay Wages and Compensation to Underpaid Workers
Late last week, the Maine Department of Labor announced that it is now authorized to order emplyers to pay back wages, liquidated damages and interest to workers affected by labor law violations. This means that under, An Act to Increase … Continue reading
Teenager’s Serious Motorcycle Accident Under Investigation by Portland Police
On Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 6:10 pm., Portland Police responded to a serious motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Brighton Avenue and Raymond Road. A 16-year old male was riding his motorcycle eastbound on Brighton Avenue, when for … Continue reading
Children’s Museum Awarded Prestigious Grant for School Studies Expansion Programs
The Chlldren’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) has been awarded a $224,143 grant to fund the expansion of programs that help Maine public schools integrate African American and Ethnic Studies as well as Wabanaki Studies into their curricula. The … Continue reading
Law to Protect Reproductive Care Starts Today in Maine
A new law takes effect today that shields Maine’s providers of reproductive care and health care for transgender people from attacks based on other states’ laws. Maine joins at least 17 other states and Washington, DC in enacting this type … Continue reading