“The neighbors in the area wanted a Farmers’ Market we learned.  It gives people a chance to get out and meet their neighbors as well as buy fresh produce and other items,” said Teresa Velliere, President of the Woodfordscorner.org. this … Continue reading →

Have you moved to Maine within the past four years?  Are you returning to Maine after spending time away?  If you answered yes to either of these questions, the 2023 Welcome Home events, presented by Live & Work in Maine … Continue reading →

Demolition of the former baked bean property, now the Roux Campus, is underway this month.  The actual demolition is set to commence around Monday, October 5th.  The first step is site preparation which means that equipment will be brought to … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) and State Treasurer Henry Beck announced yesterday that Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings Global companies that analyze and issue reports of credit worthiness, have affirmed their strong credit ratings on the State of … Continue reading →

Kevin Bunker, of Developers Collaborative, confirmed today that he has abandoned his effort to convert a massive former furniture warehouse into a shelter for new Mainers who currently are residing at the Portland Expo. The threat of a time-consuming rezoning … Continue reading →

The historic Portland Observatory opened this morning for the summer season.  It opened  with no fanfare, although in past years  the opening has featured refreshments, an appearance by the District’s City Councilor as well as an appearance by descendents of … Continue reading →

Guests of the  Homeless Services Center will have an opportunity to gain work experience and earn minimum wage ($14. per hour) while they help beautify city parks according to a press release issued by the city this mornng.  Workers will … Continue reading →

It was reported earlier today that the Portland Police are looking for a missing teenager. The update is that this evening the Portland Pplice are reporting that this teenager “has been located and is back at home.”

A celebration for beloved crossing guard Danny Lowe at East End Community School, North Street, is being planned for Thursday, June 1st.  Lowe, a young man with autism, has dedicated himself to helping students get safely across the intersections of … Continue reading →

Downtown Worker Appreciation Day, an annual event, drew many workers to Monument Square today.  Between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, Monument Square was crowded with workers enjoying their lunch time checking out numerous transportation options.  Between 800 – 1,000 workers … Continue reading →