Governor Janet T. Mills (D) joined community leaders today in Lincoln at a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of a major expansion of Northern Penobscot Tech Region 111 funded by a $570,000. investment from the Governor’s Maine Jobs & … Continue reading
Emergency Shelter for Single Asylum Seekers Opens on Wednesday
A new emergency shelter is slated to open on Wednesday, November 29 and will be prioritized for singles with wrap-around services tailored to asylum seekers. The city of Portland H&H Services staff will be operating the shelter for the first … Continue reading
Santa to Arrive at Sea Dogs Holiday Party at Hadlock Saturday AM
Santa Claus will be arriving at Hadlock Field on Saturday, December 2nd around mid-morning for the annual Sea Dogs annual Holiday Party. He will arrive from the North Pole via helicopter around 11:00 am and be available to visit with … Continue reading
Time & Temperature Building Development Discussed at Neighborhood Meeting Next Week
You are invited to attend a neighborhood meeting to disuss plans to develop the buildings at 477 Congress Street and 22 Preble Street, Portland; better known as the Time & Temperature Building. The applicant is Greenmars Developmet Company. The meeting … Continue reading
Tentative Identification in Marginal Way Death Investigation Reached
A tentative identification has been made on the subject found inside of a burning tent Sunday morning on Marginal Way. An autopsy was completed today, but the cause and manner of death will not be confirmed until toxicology resuls are … Continue reading
Second Fatal Campsite Fire This Weekend Reported in Sanford
On Saturday, November 25, 2023, at approximaely 10:30 am., the Sanford Fire Department responded to a fire in a wooded area near Eagle Drive in Sanford. The officials located the remains of an adult male and contacted the Fire Marshall’s … Continue reading
Police Investigate Death at Campsite Fire on Marginal Way This Morning
On Sunday, November 26, 2023, just before 3:30 am., a Portland Police Officer patrolling in the area of Marginal Way spotted what he thought was a campfire alongside the northbound lane of !-295 to the rear of 140 Marginal Way. … Continue reading
“PWH” International Artisan Fair Returns Next Weekend
The annual Partners for World Health International Artisan Fair is returning next month. The two day event runs on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 9:00 – 3:00 pm and on Sunday, December 3, 2023 eom 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. … Continue reading
Sea Gull Christmas Tree Sales on West Commercial Street Opens Today
The opening of Sea Gull Christmas Tree sales at 199 West Commercial Street happened today for the third successive year.. And it’s always a special occasion for many because its the beginning of the holiday season. Never mind Black Friday! … Continue reading
1 Bean Pot Circle Submits Phase 1 Development Plans to City Planning Office
The Initiative for Digital Engineering and Life Services (IDEALS) on behalf of Northeastern University has submitted a major site plan and site location of development application to facilitate the development of Phase 1 of Northeastern University’s Roux Institute it was … Continue reading