Aaron Karp, 47 of Naples, has been arrested for the July 30th murder of Susan McHugh, 54 of Gray, the Portland Police Department announced this morning.  Karp was taken into custody Thursday evening at the Portland Police Station and is … Continue reading →

The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) is now accepting grant propoals from Greater Portland non-rofit organizations to Tne Thompson Fund and Edward H. Daveis Benevolent Fund. The Rines Thompson Fund provides project and general operating support to community organzations that address … Continue reading →

Rippleffect, located in Portland, is one of 109 Maine entities to receive grant money to help recover from last winter’s devastaing storms according to a press release issued today by Governor Janet T. Mills’ (D) Augusta office.  Rippleffect will receive … Continue reading →

Voters can now request their absentee ballots for the November 5, 2024 Presidential, State and municipal election.  Absentee ballots can be reqiested online through the State of Maine website.  To learn more about other ways to request your ballot, please … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, August 6, at 8:15 pm, Portland Police were called to the area of Mprrills Corner where a train reportedly struck a pedestrian. Brett Staples, 34, of Portland, was transported to the Maine Medical Center where he later died … Continue reading →

  “We won’t go back. We won’t go back,” was the chant that permeated the rollout in which VP Kamala Harris introduced her running mate Governor Tim Walz  to a fired-up country craving  a return to normalcy  rather than the … Continue reading →

On July 30, 2024, at approximately 8:45 pm., Portland Police responded to the area of 1155 Forest Avenue for the report of a shooting.  Four people were transported to the hospital with injuries from this altercation.  Susan McHugh, 54, of … Continue reading →

Tim Walz, 60, Governor of Minnesota, has been selected to serve on the Democratic ticket as VEEP along with Kamala Harris according to cable news reports starting  around 9:00 am  this morning.  He’s been Governor of Minnesota since 2019. A … Continue reading →

“No arrests, no danger to the public” is the response recived by this blogger early this morning from the Portand Police Department’s spokesman regarding the shooting death of Susan McHugh, 54, of Gray. late last month.  Three other individuals were … Continue reading →

Registration is now open for the Tenth Annual Ocean Commotion 5K Race or Walk.  It is scheduled for October 19, 2024 on Hermit Island Campground, at 6 Hemit Island Camground, in Phippsburg. You may participate either competitively or leisurely with … Continue reading →