On Thursday, December 25, 2025, a/k/a Christmas Day, just after 3:00 pm., the Brunswick Fire Department was dispatched to 36 Bridge Road for a reported structure fire.  Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke coming from the roof area and the … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at approximately 8:57 am., Southwest Harbor Police responded to a 911 call about an incident near 11 Big Rocks Road, Tremont.  The caller reported finding two deceased adults at the scene. Members of the Maine … Continue reading →

“Christmas Waves a Magic Wand Over This World and Behold, Everything is Softer and More Beautiful.”  Dr. Norman Vincent Peale is the Author of “The Power of Positive Thinking” and minister of the Marble Collegiate Church in New York City … Continue reading →

Portland City Hall and City administrative offices will now be closed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 due to inclement weather.  Buildings were previously scheduled to close at noon for the holiday. City Hall and City administrative buildings will reopen on … Continue reading →

Investigators with the Office of State Fire Marshal have arrested Samuel Howard, 27, of Pittston and Trevor Shorette, 32 of Augusta in connection with a house fire in Augusta on November 15, 2025 according to a press release received early … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME), the top Democrat on the Appropriations Subcommittee that overseas the Kennedy Center, Congressman Rick Larson (D-Wash), and Congressman Greg Stanton (D-Ariz) are leading more than 70 of their colleagues in Congress in calling on President Trump … Continue reading →

The city of Portland Public Art Commitee (PPAC) has announced an open call for artists to submit qualifications for a new public artwork commission at the forthcoming Portland Harbor Commission Park.  The park is expected to begin construction in March … Continue reading →

With an overnight storm system forecast expected to bring hazardous travel conditions, Governor Janet T. Mills has directed all State of Maine government offices closed tomorrow, Wednesday, December 24, 2025. “This storm is anticipated to create slick travel on Christmas … Continue reading →

The city of POrtland has declared a citywide parkig ban beginning at 10:00 pm Tuesday, December 23 through 6:00 am Wednesday, December 24.  Vehicles left on city streets after 10:00 pm tonight can be ticketed and towed at the owner’s … Continue reading →

“I was literally tripping over food bags in my office,” said restaurant owner David Turin, 68, of the iconic David’s Restaurant in Monument Square, Portland.  “They were getting to be a nuisance” he said laughing this afternoon.  “We must have … Continue reading →