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 →

Late last week Governor Janet T. Mills (D), announced funding for nine new Land for Maine’s Future (LMF) conservation projects across Maine, advancing the State of Maine’s commitment to preserve precious natural resources, protect wildlife habitats and ensure public access … Continue reading →

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey announced yesterday that 42 states, led by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, have negotiated a nationwisde $102.5 million settlement with the maker of Suboxone, Indivior Inc.  Suboxone is a drug used to treat opioid use … Continue reading →

Dr. Ryan Scallon, is expected to be confirmed as the new superintendent of Portland Public Schools at the Board’s next business  meeting on Tuesday, June 6.  Dr. Scallon is currently an assistant superintendent in the School District of Philadelphia.  He … Continue reading →

This morning at 4:41 am., the Portland Fire Department was called to 59 Bramhall Street for a building fire.  Crews arrived to find fire coming from multiple top floor windows in a nine unit multi-family apartment building.  There were working … Continue reading →

“The neighbors in the area wanted a Farmers’ Market we learned.  It gives people a chance to get out and meet their neighbors as well as buy fresh produce and other items,” said Teresa Velliere, President of the Woodfordscorner.org. this … Continue reading →

Have you moved to Maine within the past four years?  Are you returning to Maine after spending time away?  If you answered yes to either of these questions, the 2023 Welcome Home events, presented by Live & Work in Maine … Continue reading →

Demolition of the former B&M Baked Bean property, now the Roux Campus, starts this month.  The actual demolition is set to commence around Monday, October 5th.  The first step is site preparation which means that equipment will be brought to … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) and State Treasurer Henry Beck announced yesterday that Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings Global companies that analyze and issue reports of credit worthiness, have affirmed their strong credit ratings on the State of … Continue reading →