As in past years, once again Veterans Day was observed next to the Loring Memorial Park on Munjoy Hill  today.  A crowd showed up to honor our heroes under sunny skies and a strong wind.  Following the observation, guests were … Continue reading →

Portland police responded to 91 Auburn Street for a report of a carjacking on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 4:53 pm.  Upon arrival, a 75 year old man stated he dropped his wife off to do an errand and temporarily … Continue reading →

The city’s spokeswoman has confirmed that Kristen Dow, Director of the Heath & Human Services Office, Portland has resigned.  Her resignation takes affect as of December 1. 2023.  Her predecessor didn’t last very long either; Dawn Campbell, married to George … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D-Maine) and Attorney General Aaron Frey today formally established the Independent Commission to Investigate the Facts of the Lewiston tragedy last month in which eighteen people died at the hands of suspect Robert Card. The charge … Continue reading →

  On Monday, November 13, 2023, the Portland City Council will hear an ordinance amendment  that places a moratorium on encampment sweeps in Portland.  The proposed ordinance also lifts the “emphasis” area designation – all through April 30, 2024. On … Continue reading →

Three Penobscot County men were arrested Tuesday, November 7, 2030 in connection with a drug trafficking investigation that resulted in the seizure of a significant amount of cocaine, suspected drug proceeds and firemarms.  During an investigation over the past several … Continue reading →

City Councilor Mark Dion has been elected Mayor according to a press release issued by the city late this morning.  He and the other newly elected city councilors will be sworn in on Monday, December 4 at 6:00 pm at … Continue reading →

“Because no candidate for Mayor received more than 50% total votes, ranked choice voting tabulation will be held to determine the outome of the Mayoral rave.  It will take plae on Wednesday, November 8 at 10:00 am in the State … Continue reading →

Late this afternoon, voting was strong at East End Community School (EECS) on Munjoy HIll.  Election officials at times seemed more like traffic cops – trying to keep voters in the correct lines and trying to keep the unruly in … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at approximaely 12:40 am., the Augusta Regional Communications Center received a 911 call regarding a fire at 762 Ridge Road in Windsor.  The Windsor Fire Department responded and determined that one person had died as … Continue reading →