“Vanish” a photography exhibit by Jim Westphalen opened on Thursday, August  21 and runs through Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Cove Street Arts, 71 Cove Street on the east end of Portland. Mr. Westphalen “explores the ‘beauty in decay’ of … Continue reading →

UNESCO was founded in 1945 right after World War 11 to rebuild destroyed schools, libraries and museums in Europe.  Today, UNESCO continues to promote peace through global cooperation on education and science innovations and to honor and promote cultural preservation … Continue reading →

“It’s been a good Show for everyone,” said Whitney Gill, Executive Director of the Maine Crafts Association.  The tenth annual Show took place under sunny skies and a cooling breeze – helping to  make it a good day for the … Continue reading →

A recent survey conducted by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) to which more than 10,300 people responded demonstrated that this bill is deeply unpopular in Maine: 81% strongly oppose the “One Big Beautiful Bill” – which changes taxes, food assistance and … Continue reading →

The annual Wabanaki Arts Market is taking place Saturday, August 23 from 10: am – 3:00 pm at the Shaker Village in New Gloucester, 707 Shaker Road.. Over 40 of the finest-award winning artists will participate in the Wabanki Marketplace … Continue reading →

On Thursday, August 21, the Maine State Police Computer Crimes Unit requested an arrest warrant for Thomas Karod, 56, of Camden, for possession of Sexually Explicit Materials – in reference to an ongoing investigation. A judge reviewed and approved the … Continue reading →

In recent years, Portland Schooner Company has expanded its fleet of schooners, and one sloop, to accommodate the growing popularity of sailing in Casco Bay..  “The owners wanted to offer more options to the public,” said Nick Robinson, an employee … Continue reading →

The Department of the Secretary of State is currently accepting submissions of public comment to appear in the 2025 Ciiizens Guide to the Referendum Election. The deadline to submit comments is Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The Department publishes the Citizens’ … Continue reading →

Last week Amanda Beal, Commissioner of Maine’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), Emily Horton, DACF Director of Policy & Community Engagement and Ashley Randie, Commissioner of Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources traveled to Prince Edward Island and met … Continue reading →

The city of Portland has announced that it has received a minor site plan application for renovations of the Franklin Towers building.  Submitting the application is Franklin Towers, LP and Portland Housing Development Corporation.  The application includes site improvements such … Continue reading →