Volunteer Maine, the state commission for community service, has received notification from the AmeriCorps federal agency regarding the termination of all federal AmeriCorps grant programs under its administration. The unexpected action impacts our 100 communities across Maine and jeopordizes vital … Continue reading
Commercial Street Car Damage Caused by a Tugboat, Not an Airplane
After an investigation by the FAA and Casco Bay Lines, it was determined that the 35-pound metal pipe that caused sigificant damage to a vehicle on Commercial Street broke off from a nearby tugboat. The piece appears to be a … Continue reading
Thousands Rally at Congress Square Park Commemorating May Day 2025 and Its Trump Implications
Thousands rallied at Congress Square Park early this evening where they heard numerous speakers from all backgrounds warn of the perils to our democracy by the Trump administration. That portion of the May Day event began around 6:00 pm. It … Continue reading
Jackie Burris Wins National Volunteer Award at East End Community School
Jackie Burris, 85, a life-long Munjoy Hill resident, is this year’s Outstanding National Service Volunteer award recipient. The award was presented to Ms. Burris for her dedication as a Foster Grandparent at East End Community School on Munjoy Hill. The … Continue reading
Police Seeking Assistance in Locating Suspicious Man Who Lunged at Teenager
On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 12:30 pm., Portland Police responded to the area near Warwick Street for a report of a suspicious male. A 15 year old female was walking home when a male stopped his vehicle and lunged … Continue reading
Portland Woman Arrested for Terrorizing Last Night
Portland Police responded to 4 Hill Street on Tuesday, April 29, at 6:21 pm for a report of a threat. A resident stated someone had knocked on her door, claimed to be a police officer and told her she would … Continue reading
May Day Workers March – Starts at USM to Congress Square Park in the Afternoon
If you are not participating in it, you may watch from the sidelines the May Day Workers March, Thursday May 1. The March starts at the USM Portland campus (green space in front of McGoldrick Center ) 33 Bedford Street … Continue reading
UPDATED: Victim of Fatal Fire at 11 Olympia Street Identified This Afternoon
Douglas Grant, 36, of Portland has been identified as the one person who died in a three alarm fire on March 6, 2025. Four others were injured in the early morning fire . On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at approximately … Continue reading
Fatal Fire in Warren Under Investigation
On Monday, April 28, 2025 at approximately 10:07 am., the Warren Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 259 Ridgewood Drive, Warren. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a fatality within the residence. The Maine State Fire Marshall’s … Continue reading
Grant Street Body of Missing Man Identified
The body found in the attic area of 55 Grant Street on April 11, 2025, has been identified as Damian Thomas, 49, of Portland. He had been reported missing. The death does not appear suspicious and the Portland Police Department … Continue reading