The schooner “Liberty Clipper” whose home port has been Boston for the past thirty years, was hauled at Portland Yacht Services last fall following her purchase from the Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships Boston – by her new co-owners. Zoe … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, May 14, at 10:00 am., Portland Police were made aware of threats made to multiple schools in the Portland Public School District.  The six schools targeted were Ocean Avenue Elementary, Talbot Community School. Amanda Rowe Elementary, Peaks Island … Continue reading →

Consider yourself fortunate to have an opportunity to view the oil paintings of New York City artist Frances Hynes at the Moss Galleries, 100 Fore Street on Munjoy Hill.  The name of the show is Celestial Blue. The show opened … Continue reading →

An information sheet announcing the controversial rate increase for the Casco Bay Lines reveals that the hike takes place as of June 1, 2024.  The rate hike is $14. and effective for one round trip for SIXTY days. According to … Continue reading →

The soil at the North Street Community Garden was tested last week by TRC, the city’s environmental contractor, according to a comprehensive statement received today from Silvan Shawe, Executive Director for Cultivating Gardens. Also tested at the same time were … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend the kick off to the 2024 gardening season at the ten year old Mt.Joy Orchard on Saturday, May 11th from 8:30 am – 3:00  pm. on the east end of Portland.  The Orchard was established … Continue reading →

I guess someone who had it in for me recommended me for the position of Captain of the Virginia, joked Captain John Foss, this afternoon as he was directing the volunteer crew in the process of preparing her for inspection … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a public meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:30 pm  The meeting will be held at the First Floor Community Room, 409 Cumberland Avenue. The purpose is to discuss the proposed Major Site Plan … Continue reading →

It took the Virginia, a 54 ft replica of Maine’s First Ship, Virginia, 7 hours to leave  her home port at the Bath Freight Shed and dock at Portland Yacht Services, 100 West Commercial Street this afternoon. where she will … Continue reading →

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced this morning his Office’s successful collection of over $650K from Cornerbrook LLC and CPSP LLC,  both compnies owned by Joseph Soley.  The companies own properties near the Maine Mall in South Portland that are … Continue reading →