An alert Portland Police Officer located the suspect wanted for the Norway Savings Bank robbery late this week and he was placed under arrest without incident at the Back Cove Parking Lot off Preble Street around noon on Thursday, January … Continue reading →

Sarah Moore has been hired to serve as the new Executive Director of the Portland Public Library starting on April 19, 2023 according to a press release received from the Library yesterday. Moore arrives from Zionville, Indiana where she served … Continue reading →

The Boston Red Sox have announced the Sea Dogs coaching staff for the 2023 season that starts on April 6th.  Chad Epperson will return for his second season as the Sea Dogs manager.  HItting Coach Doug Clark and Strength & … Continue reading →

Actor and USM Alum Tony Shalhoub was named Honorary Chair of the Center for Arts campaign this afternoon at a celebration on the University of Southern Maine campus, Portland.  The award winning actor also announced that he is donating $150,000. … Continue reading →

The Portland Police Department is urging those who keep guns in their vehicles to ensure they are locked and secured.  On Wednesday, January 25th, two 9mm handguns were stolen from two different vehicles.  Vehicle break-ins are on the rise in … Continue reading →

On January 18, 2023, at approximately 4:40 pm., police were called to a campside at the end of Frederic Street, near the Fore River Parkway Trail System, for the report of a person in need of medical assistance. Officers located … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a public meeting to discuss plans for construction of a Center for the Arts building, 111 Bedford Street, on the University of Southern Maine Campus , Portland.  The meeting will occur in person at Abromson … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine, has directed state offices in Oxford, Franklin, Somerset, Piscataquis, Penobscot, Aroostook, Hancock and Washington counties closed all day tomorrow, Thursday, January 26, 2023 due to the incoming storm. State … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, January 25th, 2023, just after 1:00 pm., the Norway Savings Bank, 446 Forest Avenue was robbed.  The man made threats to staff before demanding cash and fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash. He was described as a … Continue reading →

The city of Portland has declared a citywide parknig ban for tonight Wednesday, January 25 at 10:00 pm. through 6:00 am Thursday, January 26th.  Vehicles left on city sreets after 10:00 pm tonight can be towed at the owner’s expense. … Continue reading →