If you were wondering why a small section of Congress Street was closed off this morning, this is why: There was a fire in the vent of the hood on a stove at the popular pizza place that required assistance … Continue reading →

The public is invited to attend a business and community forum on downtown issues with local businesses and community providers on Wednesday, August 23rd between 5:00 – 7:00 pm at city council chambers, city hall in Portland.  The event is … Continue reading →

The public is invited to attend a peaceful gathering to oppose racism on Sunday, August 20th between 12:30 – 2:00 pm at Payson Park, 775 Baxter Boulevard, Portland according to a press release from the ACLU, host organization.  There are … Continue reading →

The long-anticipated reopening of  Maine Craft Distilling. in its new location, 123 Washington Avenue, is about to happen, said Mark Rusconi, sales manager, this afternoon.  He, Luke Davidson, owner, and employees were putting the finishing touches on the new, light … Continue reading →

The developer of a proposed mixed income rental housing project at 510 Cumberland Avenue, Deering Place,  got an earful from neighbors tonight at a required city meeting prior to advancing to the Portland planning board for its consideration.  Over fifty … Continue reading →

“There is nothing to prevent this issue from getting on the November ballot,” said Mayor Ethan Strimling. “It will be on the ballot.”  The Mayor told a group of about 30 supporters of the proposed rent stabilization ordinance at a … Continue reading →

An application has been received by the city’s planning office to repair the pond dam and build a new overflow at 896 Seashore Avenue on Peaks Island.  This repair requires “dewatering” the pond and dredging soil behind the dam.  Plans … Continue reading →

White supremacists are gathering in nine cities around the country on Saturday, August 19th.  Billed as demonstrations in support of free speech, they are known to be additional demonstrations to support a racist agenda – following the riots in Charlottesville … Continue reading →

Kevin W. Concannon and Joelle Gamble were honored this afternoon at the 9th Annual Garden Party at the Frances Perkins Homestead in Newcastle.  Commissioner Concannon, a Portland native, was awarded the Steadfast Award in recognition of and with thanks for … Continue reading →

“This is an invitation to everyone to join us this evening to make a sign and have a conversation about what is going on in Charlottesville today,” said Marie F. Smith, a co-leader with Mainers for Accountable Leadership. Ms. Smith … Continue reading →