The Hill Arts, formerly the St. Lawrence Congregational Church, announced today that it needs $7 million to build its 400-seat theater by the end of this year or the project will not survive.  That’s because the current permits will expire.  … Continue reading →

The city of Portland is seeking community input on the future of four city owned parcels in the Bayside neighborhood collectively known as the “Midtown properties.”  Before these are marketed for potential sale, officials are inviting the public to share … Continue reading →

Abbey Lombard has been selected to serve as Portland’s City Clerk it was announced this morning in a press release issued by the city’s spokeswoman. Her confirmation is set for the April 13 Council meeting. She has been serving as … Continue reading →

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows issued the following statement this evening in response to Donald Trump signing an Executive Order today to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters and illegally encroach on states’ rights to run elections. “President … Continue reading →

A new poll conducted by Impact Research found that Graham Platner leads Governor Janet Mills by 38% points among likely Democratic primary voters in Maine. This comes on the heels of last week’s poll showing Platner with a 27-point advantage … Continue reading →

The Portland Fire Department was alerted to the report of a heavily involved garage fire extending to the single family home at 31 Castine Avenue at 2:42 pm on Monday, March 30, 2026.  The first arriving unit found advanced fire … Continue reading →

On Sunday, March 29, 2026, at approximaely 9:14 am., officers from the Portland Police Department responded to 15 Temple Street where a business owner requested that two men be trespassed from the property. Upon arrival, officers observed one individual pass … Continue reading →

On Friday, March 27, 2026, at approximately 5:30 pm., the Topsham Police Department responded to a residence on Coot Lane in Topsham following a report of a juvenile with severe burn injuries. Upon arrival, first responders located a 12 year … Continue reading →

Eight million people  participated in the “No KIngs 3” protest yesterday, March 28, 2026 according to a press release issued this afternoon by the Indivisible Project based in Washington, DC.  In addition there were 3,300 events taking place across all … Continue reading →

On Thursday, March 26, Troopers from the Northern Field Troop responded to a domestic violence complaint in Sedgewick.  As a result of the investigation, Caleb Heansster, 31 of Deer Isle was located after a search of a wooded area at … Continue reading →