You are invited to the First Annual Abyssinian Meeting House Block Party on Saturday, May 11, 2024,   The outdoor event runs from 3:00 – 8:30 pm at the 75 Newbury Street address on Munjoy Hill. It’s an opportunity to learn … Continue reading →

The third annual statewide Jane’s Walk ME is scheduled for Friday, May 4th, 2024.  The all day event is inspired by Jane Jacob’s, an activist and journalist. The Walks are free and led by volunteers.  You don’t need to register … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) today formally requested President Joe Biden issue a Major Disaster Declaration to help Cumberland and York Counties recover from the severe April Nor’easter that resulted in significant infrastructure damage across southern Maine early last monh. … Continue reading →

Governor Janet Mills (D) this morning celebrated the upcoming opening of Milestone Recovery’s expanded substance use disorder treatment program in Portland at its new facility on Andover Street. The new facility expected to open later this month, will nearly double … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a neighborhood meeting at the East End Community School cafeteria, 195 North Street, on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:30 pm. The purpose is to discuss the proposed major site plan application for 42 Atlantic … Continue reading →

The University of Southern Maine will celebrate its 144th Commencement on Saturday, May 4th at 9:00 am in the Cross Insurance Arena, Portland.  More than 1.000 graduates are scheduled to participate with thousands of family and friends in attendance. The … Continue reading →

On April 10, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure to harmful PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals.’ Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) welcomed the action by … Continue reading →

The Portland International Jetport announced late last month that Breeze Airways will start new summer seasonal servuce to Westchester County Airport starting June 20 2024.  The new service will operate two days a week on Thursdays and Sunddays. The announcement … Continue reading →

Mt. Joy Community Orchard volunteers issued a comprehensive statement this afternoon rescinding their major concern about the proposed 7-story residential building on the drawing board by Jonathan Culley, Managing Partner for Redfern Properties, a developer of high end housing in … Continue reading →

Jonathan Culley, Managing Partner of Redfern Properties, calls his proposal for a 7-story highrise at 165 Washington Avenue – “workforce housing.” That’s because 75% of the luxury units will be market rate – the remaining will be at workforce rate.  … Continue reading →