The city’s Planning Office announced this morning that it has received a major site plan application from LB Atlantic, LLC to facilitate the construction of a 4-story multi-family building with 30 affordable dwelling units.  The property totals 0.23 acres and … Continue reading →

Yesterday afternoon the world watched as the US House of Representatives finally was permitted to take  up  a vote on funding the Russian war on Ukraine and the Israeli government’s war on Gaza.. US House Speaker Mike Johnson (R)  a … Continue reading →

“There were probably a thousand people in here this afternoon,” said Josh Rogers, late this afternoon.  Rogers was standing on the spacious ground floor of the Gulf  of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), where thirty vendors had been installed for the  … Continue reading →

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) announced yesterday the arrest of 3 people during the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Eastern Road in Warren.  The arrest  follows a month long investigation into illegal drug trafficking from … Continue reading →

The public is invited to attend a public meeting on Wednesday, April 24 at 5:30 pm.  The meeting will take place at the Solterra Community Room, 58 Boyd Street in Kennedy Park on the east end of Portland. The purpose … Continue reading →

YANKEE Magazine, the prestigious monthly publication that chronicles the northeast, has applauded three east end restaurants for more than upholding Portland’s reputation as a “foodie beacon” – in its current March-April issue that is still on newstands in Portland. The … Continue reading →

You are encouraged to celebrate National Crime Victim’s Rights Week starting on Sunday, April 21 – Saturday, April 27th. In conjunction with this celebration, the Portland Police Department is commemorating this important awareness week by co-hosting a community event in … Continue reading →

For the past two months, Maine Drug Enforcement Agents and Officers of the Berwick Pollce Department conducted an investigation into illegal drug trafficking from a single-famly residence at 19 Katabel Lane, Berwick. This investigation began after numerous complaints and safety … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills  has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide tomorrow Friday, April 19th in honor of former Maine Governor Joseph E. “Joe” Brennan.  Governor Brennan will be laid to … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) issued the following statement early this morning after the Legislature passed the supplemental budget for FY 2024-2025 as approved by the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee with the $60 million proposed by the Governor to … Continue reading →