“We will not forget,” Fire Department Chief Keith Gautreau, told a small group who had gathered for the 21st anniversary of the 9/ll attack on the United States. During that attack on the US, almost 3,000 lost their lives. Six … Continue reading
200th Anniversary of Frederick Law Olmsted Celebrated in Play on Portland Waterfront
The 200th anniversary of the remarkable Frederick Law Olmsted was respectfully and insightfully celebrated with the premiere of a 20-minute imagined interview this evening written and directed by west end playwright Frank E. Reilly. The stage for this two person … Continue reading
Portland Police Alter Operations to Deter Violent Crime Increases
Portland Interim Police Chief F. Heath Gorham announced a change in how the Portland Police will operate for the foreseeable future. Until further notice, Gorham is eliminating outside overtime details for most traffic and construction work. The Department will instead … Continue reading
King & Mills Tell Group to Reverse Lobster ‘Red List’ Designation ASAP
“They are trying to shut down the Maine lobster industry,” said an angry Senator Angus King (I) in a rare public display of emotion this afternoon on the Portland waterfront. “What the hell are these people thinking?” King asked. Joining … Continue reading
The Maine Lobstermen’s Association’s Statement on the Court’s Rejection of its Lawsuit
The Maine Lobstermen’s Association has issued a statement this morning on US District Court’s Judge James E. Boasberg’s stinging rejection of the Association’s lawsuit against the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issued yesterday. The statement from the Association is as … Continue reading
Governor Mills Blasts Federal Court Decision in Lawsuit Challenging Federal Regulations Hurting Maine’s Vital Lobster Industry
Governor Janet T. Mills (D) issued the following statement tonight blasting a decision from the US District Court for the District of Columbia siding witth the National Marine Fisheries Services in Maine Lobstermen’s Association vs. National Marine Fisheries Service, a … Continue reading
Deering Oaks Shooting Victim Dies; Police Make Arrest in Victim’s Murder
Walter Omal, 31, of Portland died early this morning from the wounds he received last night in a shooting at Deering Oaks Park. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause and manner of death. Investigators are still on … Continue reading
Police Investigating Deerng Oaks Shooting This Evening
Just after 6:30 pm today, September 7, police were called to Deering Oaks Park for the report of a shooting. A male was found suffering from a gunshot wound. The first responding officer provided emergency care until paramedics arrived and … Continue reading
First US Seaweed Conference Brings Experts and Learners Together in Portland
“Maine has a long, deep connection to the sea. The blue economy and our marine heritage industries are thriving and progressing because of that connection,” Wade Merritt, President of the Maine International Trade Center, told a crowd of almost three … Continue reading
Pingree Announces Positive COVID-19 Test With Mild Symptoms
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) today announced she tested positive for COVID-19 and released the following statement: “Today I tested positive for COVID-19. Although I am only experiencing mild symptoms thanks to being vaccinated and boosted for the safety of others, … Continue reading