It has been determined that the death of 64 year old Christine Miller of River Landng, Topsham, was due to sharp force injuries on November 21, 2023. Robert McClure, 71, was secured by officers on scene. He was arrested by … Continue reading
Congresswoman Pingree Welcomes Israeli Cabinet Approval of Ceasefire, Partial Hostage Release Agreement
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement after Israeli’s Cabinet approved a deal for the release of 50 hostages held by Hamas terriorists in exchange for a multi-day ceasefire. “I welcome the Israeli cabinet’s approval of an agreement to … Continue reading
State Investigates Death in Topsham Today
On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at approximately 9:30 am., the Maine State Police responded to River Landing, an apartment complex located at 29 Elm Street in Topsham to assist the Topsham Police Department with a death investigation. The deceased will … Continue reading
Council Votes to Rezone Ocean Avenue Plot; Votes Down # 68
Earlier this evening the City Council voted 7 – 2 to approve a zoning change that will permit a major development to go into Ocean Avenue, despite the testimony of about ten residents of the area who spoke against the … Continue reading
Governor Mills, AG Frey Support Independent Commission’s Pursuit of Subpoena Power
Governor Janet T. MIlls (D) and Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following joint statement this morning in response to a request for subpoena power by the Independent Commission to Investigate the Facts of the Tragedy in Lewiston last month. … Continue reading
Grand Opening of Orange Bike Brewing Co. Tasting Room Fills a Niche in Portland
“I think you are on to something,” Alan Pugsley, the international guru of beer brewing, told Tom Ruff, founder and CEO of Orange Bike Brewing Co., a few years ago. The two were meeting at the nearby Coffee by Design … Continue reading
Portland Women Charged with Stabbing on Kennebec Street
On Saturday, November 19th, 2023, at 2:06 pm., Portland Police responded to an incident at 195 Kennebec Street. Witnesses stated that a suspect approached a car with a large knife and appeared to stab a vehicle occupant multiple times. The … Continue reading
Eat, Drink & Be Thankful at $3Deweys on Thanksgiving Day
Did I hear you correctly? You don’t want to shop, cook, bake, mix drinks and clean-up after everyone Thanksgiving Day this year? Or maybe you are tired of going to grandmother’s house? The staff at $3Dewey, 241 Commercial Street gets … Continue reading
Rally at Congresswoman Pingree’s Office Calls for her to Support Ceasefire by Israel
“Congresswoman Pingree has a chance to be on the right side of history by signing on to House Resolution 786 to implement a ceasefire in the GAZA,” said Abby Fuller, chair of the Voices for Palestine Rights, this afternoon at … Continue reading
Portland Fire and Police Perform Life Saving Actions Responding to a Vehicle in Water off E. Prom Reported Stolen Earlier in the Day
Portland Fire Department crews were dispatched at 12:08 pm to respond to the Cutter Street and East End Beach area for the report of an occupied vehicle that had entered the water and was sinking. Fire and Police Departments responders … Continue reading