“It was incredibly emotional. It was incredibly eerie,” said Greg Loring of his recent visit to the DMZ in South Korea. Greg was visiting the 2.5 mile demilitarzed zone that separates North Korea from South Korea with a group of … Continue reading
“Stop the Sweeps” Rally in Bangor on November 13th at 6:00 pm.
YOU are invited to attend a “Stop the Sweeps” Rally on Wednesday, November 13 at 6:00 pm in Bangor. The Rally will be held outside of 262 Harlow Sreet – the temporary location of the Bangor City Council. The goal … Continue reading
Governor Mills Honors Veterans’ Day – 11/11/24
“Maine can proudly say that we have one of the highest numbers of Veterans per capital of any state in the country. That is because Maine has always shouldered its responsibility to protect our country, with Maine people defending our … Continue reading
UPDATED: The ‘Franklin Street Redesign’ is Back, But Will the Funding Be There?
It’s been a very long slog, but at last the Franklin Street Redesign is back – in large part due to federal funding that became available for such projects under the Biden Administration. But will the funding be available when … Continue reading
Observe Veteran’s Day at Portland Parade on November 11
You are invited to attend the annual Veteran’s Day Parade on Monday, November 11, 2024. The Parade begins at Longfellow Square at 10:30 am and proceeds down Congress Street to City Hall. That’s where the keynote speaker will be Portland … Continue reading
Governor Walz Resets His Agenda Admist Recent Election Loss
“We did okay,” said a joking Governor Tim Waltz at the outset of his concession speech in St. Paul, Minnesota, late this afternoon. The Governor thanked all those who contributed to the recent campaign with special thanks to VP Kamala … Continue reading
Freeport Train Crash Victim Succumbs to Injuries Today
The pedestrian who was struck by a train yesterday, November 7, 2024, in the area behind Gilman Electrical Supply on Saint James Street has been identified as 42 year old Christopher Scott, of Freeport. Mr. Scott succumbed to his injuries … Continue reading
Unidentified Male Struck by Train Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 1:36 am., Portland Police responded to a report of a pedestrian hit by a train in the area behind Gilman Electrical Supply, 85 Saint James Street, An unknown male was transported to the Maine … Continue reading
Tom Gillis Makes Recommendations for Biden During Remaining Administration Days
“I think President Joe Biden should resign making VP Kamala Harris the first Black women president, even if its only for 30 days,” said Tom Gillis who was eating lunch at the bar at the pro-Trump DiMillo’s Restaurant today. Gillis, … Continue reading
Pedestrian from Connecticut Dies After Being Struck by Car on Franklin Street
On Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7:30 pm., Portland Police responded to the intersection of Franklin and Congress Streets for a motor vehicle and pedestrian crash. Sixty-six year old Cynthia Karst of Ridgefield, Connecticut, was crosing Franklin Street at the … Continue reading