On Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 9:16 pm., Portland Police responded to 5 Portland Street (Elena’s Way) for a report of a stabbing.  A 56 year old man had been approached from behind before suffering a slashing wound to the … Continue reading →

“We were proud to stand together to defend birthright citizenship and the rule of law in the US Supreme Court today.  For 127 years, since the Supreme Court settled the issue, the law has been clear:  if you are born … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 11:47 am., Porttland Police responded to Union Wharf for a report of a GPS unit missing from a vessel.  It appeared the unit had been stolen between May 9 – 13.  Later that day, … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 9:00 am, Portland Police executed a search warrant at 288 State Street in relation to the Grant Street shots fired call that occurred on May 11, 2025.  Portland Police Department’s Criminal Division Investigation Division … Continue reading →

The Portland Fire Department was alerted to the report of smoke coming from a structure at 249 Spring Street at 10:01 am on Wednesday, May 14th.  On arrival, Portland companies reported a fire in the basement with exension to the … Continue reading →

Last night during the House Agriculture Committee markup of the partisan reconciliation bill, Congresswoman Chellie PIngree (D-ME) spoke out against Republicans proposal to slash $300 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  In her opening remarks, Congresswoman Pingree questioned … Continue reading →

Maine Connectivity Authority, (MCA) received notice on Friday, May 9th that the Trump administation has terminated three grants totaling $35 million in funding for Maine.  These grants funded programs to “improve digital skills, provide internet safety education and ensure people … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) is sounding the alarm over illegal plans by Elon Musk’s rogue agency to gut grant funding for the National Park Service, (NPS) she announced this morning.  Many of the grants, including two in Maine, targeted by … Continue reading →

The city of Portland announced this morning that it has received a proposal from Trillium Engineering Group for the construction of two industrial/office buildings at 597 Riverside Street.  They will be located in the 1-M industrial zone. This application will … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a city required neighborhood meeting to learn about the Dalton Street Housing project on Wednesday, May 28, at the Presumpscot Elementary School audidtorium.  The meeting runs from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm.  (Only an hour?) … Continue reading →