On Tuesday, May 14, at 11:32 am., Portland Police received a call about a possible dead body in the mud flats near the old Baked Bean Factory.  Upon arrival, a body was recovered and secured.  The cause of death will … Continue reading →

Stephen Thuotte, 62, of Sebago was arrested on Monday, May 13, 2024 with multiple charges. On Monday, May 13, 2024, Portdland Police were called to the Portland Fish Pier at 300 Commercial Street for a report of a man being … Continue reading →

A 62 year old Portland man was walking in the area of 568 Rivreside Street on Tuesday, May 14 around 10:00 pm when he was struck by a car driven by a 20 year old woman from Westbrook.  The male … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. MIlls (D), the state’s first woman governor, announced this morning that Maine experienced one of the nation’s largest percentage decreases in fatal overdoses in 2023, according to preliminary statistical analysis released by the US Centers for Disease … Continue reading →

The schooner “Liberty Clipper” whose home port has been Boston for the past thirty years, was hauled at Portland Yacht Services last fall following her purchase from the Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships Boston – by her new co-owners. Zoe … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, May 14, at 10:00 am., Portland Police were made aware of threats made to multiple schools in the Portland Public School District.  The six schools targeted were Ocean Avenue Elementary, Talbot Community School. Amanda Rowe Elementary, Peaks Island … Continue reading →

Consider yourself fortunate to have an opportunity to view the oil paintings of New York City artist Frances Hynes at the Moss Galleries, 100 Fore Street on Munjoy Hill.  The name of the show is Celestial Blue. The show opened … Continue reading →

An information sheet announcing the controversial rate increase for the Casco Bay Lines reveals that the hike takes place as of June 1, 2024.  The rate hike is $14. and effective for one round trip for SIXTY days. According to … Continue reading →

The soil at the North Street Community Garden was tested last week by TRC, the city’s environmental contractor, according to a comprehensive statement received today from Silvan Shawe, Executive Director for Cultivating Gardens. Also tested at the same time were … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend the kick off to the 2024 gardening season at the ten year old Mt.Joy Orchard on Saturday, May 11th from 8:30 am – 3:00  pm. on the east end of Portland.  The Orchard was established … Continue reading →