Three new ICE Out of Maine laws will take effect on Wednesday, July 29, drawng a clear line between rogue federal agents and the essential places where Mainers live, learn and heal:  ICE Out of Policing, ICE Out of our … Continue reading →

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, July 28th from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm., in Lincoln Park for an evening with Blues Prophets!  They’re always a crowd favorite and will be bringing their signature Chicago-style blues for a great night of live … Continue reading →

Parking along Washington Avenue has become increasingly difficult in recent years because of the popularity of the area; restaurants, bars, renters and small businesses have profilerated in the area.  In many cases, lower rents are the reason for otherwise  start-ups..  … Continue reading →

On Friday, July 24th, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office received a  911 call from a male who stated that his mother was shot while he was attempting to pick up his children from his ex-wife’s family on Jobie Road in … Continue reading →

This afternoon Delta Air Lines Flight 5860 flying from Portland to New York City (LaGuardia) declared an emergency and returned to the Jetport according to a press release received this afternoon from Zachary R. Sundquist, Assistant Airport Director. The flight … Continue reading →

This morning Troy Jackson, 58, a fifth generation  logger from Allagash, was selected at the Democratic convention in Bangor to replace the irreplaceable Graham Platner, to defeat Republican MAGA member Susan Collins, 73,  in the upcoming November race. In an … Continue reading →

On July 22, 2026, at approximately 6:12 pm., Portland Police responded to the area of 417 Forest Avenue after a 33 year old woman reported that a man exited a truck, followed her a short distance and threw a substance … Continue reading →

On Sunday, July 26, local artist Marissa Joly will be painting a mural at the end of Dana and Franklin Streets on Commercial Street.  At the same time road crews will install temporary safety features on Commercial Street in the … Continue reading →

It was recently announced that the Abyssinian Meeting House at 73-75 Newbury Street on Munjoy Hill has been awarded $250,000. for the reconstruction of the balcony and stairs inside the historic building.  It is one of fourteen historic community buildings … Continue reading →

The city’s Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department  (PRF) will begin site improvements to the parking lot area at Riverton Trolley Park starting August 3, 2026 according to a press release issued yesterday from the city’s spokesperson. The planned improvements to … Continue reading →