It’s been a very long slog, but at last the Franklin Street Redesign is  back – in large part due  to federal funding that became available for such projects under the Biden Administration. But will the funding  be available when … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend the annual Veteran’s Day Parade on Monday, November 11, 2024. The Parade begins at Longfellow Square at 10:30 am and proceeds down Congress Street to City Hall.  That’s where the keynote speaker will be Portland … Continue reading →

“We did okay,” said a joking Governor Tim Waltz at the outset  of his concession speech in St. Paul, Minnesota, late this afternoon. The Governor thanked all those who contributed to the recent campaign with  special thanks to VP Kamala … Continue reading →

The pedestrian who was struck by a train yesterday, November 7, 2024, in the area behind Gilman Electrical Supply on Saint James Street has been identified as 42 year old Christopher Scott, of Freeport. Mr. Scott succumbed to his injuries … Continue reading →

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 1:36 am., Portland Police responded to a report of a pedestrian hit by a train in the area behind Gilman Electrical Supply, 85 Saint James Street, An unknown male was transported to the Maine … Continue reading →

“I think President Joe Biden should resign making VP Kamala Harris the first Black women president, even if its only for 30 days,” said Tom Gillis who was eating lunch at the bar at the pro-Trump DiMillo’s Restaurant today.  Gillis, … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7:30 pm., Portland Police responded to the intersection of Franklin and Congress Streets for a motor vehicle and pedestrian crash. Sixty-six year old Cynthia Karst of Ridgefield, Connecticut, was crosing Franklin Street at the … Continue reading →

“My heart is full of gratitude for the love,”…… VP Kamala Harris began her inspiring concession speech late this afternoon at Howard University, in Washington DC. She acknowledged that the outcome of the election was not what we wanted. But … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) the first woman governor of Maine, issued the following statement today on the result of the presidential election that occurred yesterday, November 5, 2024. “While some people are feeling joy and relief at the result … Continue reading →

East End Community School (EECS) on Munjoy Hill has been a busy voting venue since it opened at 7:00 am according to Aurelia Scott, veteran voting warden at the elementary school on North Street.  According to Ms. Scott as of … Continue reading →