Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced a 2 year paid fellowship opportunity in her Portland district office. Pingree said that the person chosen for the special Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program, formerly known as the Wounded Warrior program, will … Continue reading →

Late last night, Ellen Honan, 67, of Portland was charged with Operating Under the Influence, Failue to Stop for a Police Officer and Operating the Wrong Way on a divided highway. This followed the discovery of Honan’s driving northbound in … Continue reading →

On Monday, December 4, 2023, 36 year old Deng Malual, of Portland, was arrested for the murder of 61 year old Clarence James Pearson of Westbrook.  The Maine State Police, Westbrook Police Department and Portland Police Department continue to investigate … Continue reading →

Northern Light Mercy Hospital (NLMH) announced last month that it will become the newest member of the Dana-Farber Cancer Care Collaborative.  NLMH now  has access to virtual consults and second opinions, support and education for physicians and nurses, and streamlined … Continue reading →

For all of you who have been following the development of 1 Bean Pot Circle for The Roux Institute at Northeastern University, you may be interested to know that: On Wednesday, December 6th, Portland’s  Historic Preservation Board will hold  a … Continue reading →

One of the many highlights of the 19th annual Art on the Hill fair at East End Community School is the art work of digital artist/Illustrator Karen Dubois Fisher.  Karen said that this is the first time she has been … Continue reading →

The sad news announced by Steve Bromage, executive director of the Maine Historical Society on Wednesday of this week that Bill Barry had died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 26, 2023 comes as a setback for Maine historians – both professional … Continue reading →

You are invited to atttend a forum on the nurse staffing crisis and public health on Tuesday, December 5th at 6:00 pm.  The forum will be held at the McGoldrick Center, Salon A, University of Southern Maine, Portland campus. The … Continue reading →

The city of Portland is providing an update on the Encamapament Crisis Response Team efforts following the opening of the new emergency shelter at 166 Riverside Industrial Parkway.  The city now has approimately 120 available beds at the Homeless Services … Continue reading →

On November 30th, at 9:06 pm., Portland Police were called to 232 York Street (Harbor View Park) for an unresponsive male.  Upon arrival officers were taken to the Commercial Street side of the Park next to a bridge support, where … Continue reading →