“There were some followup questions based on the test pit we did.  Currently, the core drill we need to make the penetration into the manhole will not be available until the week of July 22nd.  Our contractor, Sargent, is trying … Continue reading →

The city annnounced late this morning that due to the high temperatures today  Tuesday, July 16 and tomorrow Wednesday, July 17, the Portland Public Library will serve as a cooling center.  The library is located at 5 Monument Square in … Continue reading →

Glenn Fenton, has been selected as Metro’s new Executive Director following a nationwide search.  Mr. Fenton has held a leadership role at Metro since 2014.  Since April he has served as Interim Executive Director. Mr. Fenton has over 25 years … Continue reading →

The Maine State Police (MSP) Major Crimes Unit is assisting the Lewiston Police Departmet with a death investigation.  On Sunday, July 14, 2024, at approximaely 10:30 pm, the Lewiston Police Department received a 911 call for shots fired at 77 … Continue reading →

One hundred and twenty-three runners registered for the grueling third annual Back Cove Backyard Ultra this morning according to Mari Balow, Race Director for the third consecutive year, and from Runaways Run Club, one of the hosts of the event.  … Continue reading →

First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) today released the following statement: “I’m continuing to have candid conversations with my colleagues and leadership about how we move forward.  These are not easy discussions and not ones we expected to be having … Continue reading →

Clearly the construction that was supposed to have begun this week at the intersection of Baxter Boulevard and Hannazord Plaza Road did not occur1  The city announced in a press release that appeared on this blog that a catch basin  … Continue reading →

Jeff Olivet, Executive Director of the US Interagency Council on Homelessness will be the keynote speaker at the Second Biennal Confeence on Homelessness Solutions according to a press release issued from Preble Street today.  The annual event will be held … Continue reading →

More than $171,000. in Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) grants will help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Cumberland County according to a press release issued today by Maine CF.  It announced today that it has awarded $15,463 to 18 organizations … Continue reading →

Maggie McLoughlin has been nominated to serve as Director of the Health & Human Services Department and Kevin Kraft has been nominated to serve as Director of the Planning &  Urban Development Department by the city manager Danelle West it … Continue reading →