Due to a special event in Portland, there will be multiple, temporary street closures starting tomorrow – Wednesday, through Friday, July 13, 15, 2022 stated the city’s press release. Although the city’s press release received late today doesn’t state what … Continue reading →

The news that former Portland Mayor Ethan Strimling will finally get his day in court over a long-held dispute with his landlord, Geoffrey Rice, sole owner of the Trelawny Building, is good news. Rice has said that he wants to … Continue reading →

Today the contract for Chancellor Dannel Malloy was unanimously approved for one more year.  Terms of the extension include “improved communications and financial stability”  Chancellor Malloy has agreed to forego his 2022 bonus and a salary increase in 2023, notwithstanding … Continue reading →

The National Governors Association has announced that its Summer Meeting will be held in Portland starting on Wednesday, July 13 and run through Friday, July 15.  The three plenary sessions on the upcoming agenda include discussions on computer science, education/cybersecurity, … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) today announced she tested positive for COVID-19 and released the following statement: “Last night I tested positive for COVID-19.  I’m fortunate to only be experiencing mild symptos – thanks to the vaccine and booster shots.  My … Continue reading →

“Healthgrades, which reviews over 3,000 hospitals nationwide annually, recently announced the reciepients of its 2022 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards.  Northern Light Mercy Hospital received the award this year, marking three consecutive years it has received the recognition according to a … Continue reading →

One of the most recognizable but tragic faces of our times is the centerpiece of this recently installed art show at the Portland Public Library in downtown Portland. The unforgetable face of George Floyd stares at you along with other … Continue reading →

Yesterday just past noon, President Joseph Biden signed an Executive Order into law to protect access to abortion for woman across the country.  He cited with particular disgust the case of a ten year old girl from Ohio who was … Continue reading →

A ruling issued today from the US District Court for the District of Columbia granted two of the plaintiff’s six claims and prompted the following statement from the Maine Lobstermen’s Association, (MLA), this evening. The MLA will not allow this … Continue reading →

Just before 4:00 pm today, a small Cessna airplane crashed at the Portland Jetport on runway18 shortly after takeoff.  There were two passengers on board. The Portland Fire Department responded and put out the fire and immediately began assisting the … Continue reading →