A request by Kevin Bunker, of Developers Collaborative, to approve a contract for a new shelter for asylum seekers currently housed at the PortlandEXPO is on the agenda for the Monday, June 12, 2023 city council meeting according to a … Continue reading →

Special Counsel Jack Smith held a brief and “crisp” press conference this afternoon on the indictment of Donald J. Trump that was filed yesterday afternoon in Florida rather than in Washington, DC.  The press conference lasted  two minutes and the … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine, announced this morning that 140 new residential treatment beds for substance use disorder (SUD) will be created across the state, an increase of nearly 40% supported by $6 million … Continue reading →

The public is invited to attend a feedback session on the homeless crisis in Portland on Tuesday, June 13 at 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Ocean Gateway on the waterfront.  Do nothing city officials are looking for ideas on … Continue reading →

“Some neighborhoods would benefit from a farmers’ market within walking distance,” said Teresa Valliere, president, of the Woodfords Corner Organization, this afternoon at the second week of the newly established market. “Vendors were pleased with their sales following last week  … Continue reading →

St.  Lawrence Arts, the nonprofit performance venue located in the historic St. Lawrence Church Hall on Munjoy Hill, proudly announces its rebranding to THE HILL ARTS.  This new brand identity marks the organizations transformation expansion and building project aimed at … Continue reading →

Four Portland Public Schools will have newly appointed leaders starting July 1, 2023 it was announced this evening..  The Board of Education announced these appointments following its meeting this evening.. Dr. Jake Giesman will be the principal of Deering High … Continue reading →

Twenty-six members of the Maine Gay Men’s Chorus will be presenting its annual Pride Concert – “Shine Like Stars,” this weekend at The Portland Players, in South Portland. The almost two hour concert includes spiritual music, music from Broadway plays, … Continue reading →

On Monday, June 5, at 3:52 pm., Martin Benjamin, who was suspected of participating in illegal drug activity in the area of  55 Portland Street, was stopped by Portland Police.  A search revealed that Benjamin, a Portland resident, was in … Continue reading →

Northern Light Mercy Hospital is one of 25 US cancer centers nationwide and the only one in Maine selecdted to be a program leader for this years “Living Beyond Breast Cancer” survivorship series for young women affected by breast cancer. … Continue reading →