“This is the first Puerto-Rican restaurant to open in Maine,” said Chef Ronnie Medlock, yesterday afternoon just prior to the Friday evening opening of Papi, 18 Exchange Street in the Old Port, of Portland. Chef Medlock and restaurant owner Josh … Continue reading →

The Portland Police Department is asking its community members to be on the lookout for a small group of HIspanic males who appear to be targeting and burglarizing the homes of Asian families in Portland.  Contact is often made a … Continue reading →

The Portland Police Department responded to a call on Warren Avenue at 2:40 am Friday, March 17, 2023 (today).  There was no shooting incident, but it is believed that a handgun was discarded somewhere in the area of Warren Avenue.  … Continue reading →

The Frances Perksins Center has started a  national search for an executive director to replace the current executive director who is retiring. The successful candidate will have demonstrated, numerous skills, inclulding  not limited to, fimdra\raising skills, relationship  builder skills, exceptional … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, March 21st, the Maine legislative committee on  Health Coverage will hold a public hearing on LD 937.  The bill would establish a commission to look at ways that Maine could help facilitate and support foreign-trained physicians who are … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine, proclaimed Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 National Equal Pay Day in Maine, symbolizing how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year.  … Continue reading →

The Maine Irish  Heritage Center (MIHC) this morning hosted Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) at a presentation of a $3 mllion dollar check to the Board for the restoration, update and weatherization of the historic building on the west end of … Continue reading →

The city of Portland has declared a citywide parking ban for Tuesday, March 14, at 10:00 pm through Wednesday, March 15th.  Vehicles left on city streets after 10:00 pm tonight can be towed at the owner’s expense. The public works … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) has directed all State of Maine offices closed today, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 because of a winter storm predicted to bring heavy snow and high winds that will create hazardous driving conditions across the state … Continue reading →

At 6:15 am., on Monday, March 13, 2023, police were dispatched to 168 Grant Street for a report of a disturbance.  Upon arrival they found a victim who had been stabbed with scissors several times and was suffering from multiple … Continue reading →