The city of Portland is once again hosting a fireworks display for the Fourth of July this year.  The display will be held on Thursday, July 4th in the usual spot on the Eastern Promenade with the fireworks set to … Continue reading →

The city of Portland is alerting residents that two cooling centers will be available to the public this week.  Portland is not under any official heat cautions from the National Weather Service, but temperatures are expected to be in the … Continue reading →

Just after 1;30 pm this afternoon the annual Portland Pride Parade began its hour long trek to Deering Oaks Park  for its Festival.  The Parade began at the corner of Congress Street and Preble Street in downtown Portland. One hundred … Continue reading →

“It was a sad thing that the whale got tangled and died,” said Harbor Master Kevin Battle in a recent telephone interview..  “It was emotional for everyone. People really care about these whales.” Battle was referring to the female whale … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) and Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following statement yesterday in response to the Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in FDA vs. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine that will preserve nationwide access to mifepristone. “The Supreme Court … Continue reading →

Today is FLAG DAY.  It marks the adoption of the flag of the US on June 14, 1777 by resoluation of the Second Continental Congress.  The Portland Observatory and our docents will be available for questions during self-guided free tourrs … Continue reading →

The Marginal Way Parking Lot and Hannaford Supermarket on Forest Avenue in Portland are slated to receive new high speed electric vehicle charging stations sometime over the next year as part of the State’s commitment to build an accessible and … Continue reading →

The Casco Bay Wind Symphony (CBWS) will perform at the city’s Fourth of July celebration this year on the Eastern Promenade.  CBWS contacted the city and offered to play at the fireworks display pro bono. The band will play from … Continue reading →

The recent arrival of Katana, Wahizashi and Tanto from Japan have ushered in a new era for STRATA at the 6 year old Washington Avenue cutlery business. By the way, these are not visitors from Japan. Rather, they are samaurai … Continue reading →

An application to rezone the property at 165 Washington Avenue by Jonathan Culley, of Redfern Properties, has been received by the city of Portland it was announced this morning. This application is intended to facilitate a future development that would … Continue reading →