Almost two years ago, Gene Snyder, of Augusta, purchased the Hilltop Superette from then owner Bill Simpson.  At the time, the former Colucci’s Market had been for sale for a long time and it was rumored for an excessive sum … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend the grand opening of  two exhibits on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the Maine Jewish Museum Pop-up, 67 Washington Avenue, at the former J. J. Nissen Building, on the east end of Portland, between 11:00 … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend an artist reception tomorrow, Saturday, September 12, from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Congress Square Park in downtown Portland.  The artist Athena Lynch will speak at 3:30 pm.  Attendees are reminded to wear a … Continue reading →

The US Department of Agriculture announced yesterday that it will prop up Maine lobstermen with a $527. million package intended to offset the loss of markets in China caused by Trumpy’s trade war with China two years ago. Lobstermen could … Continue reading →

Northern Light Mercy Hospital has announced its newest medical practice, Northern Light Mercy Midwives, with the hiring of three new providers.  Formerly, known as Back Cove Midwives, the new Mercy practice includes a dedicated team led by certified nurse midwives … Continue reading →

The Frances Perkins Center has been awarded a prestigious $500,000 grant from the National Park Services – Save America’s Treasures grant program to preserve and restore the Frances Perkins Homestead National Historic Landmark in New Castle, Maine. The grant will … Continue reading →

The 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States will be remembered on Friday, September 11, 2020 at the 9/11 Memorial at Fort Allen Park, on the Eastern Promenade on Munjoy Hill. Fire Chief Keith Gautreau and Police … Continue reading →

Yesterday, Sunday, September 6, at 3:37 pm., Jahudah Henderson, a 33 year old male from Portland was seriously injured when he was struck by a 2011 Ford Fiesta being driven by a 16 year old male from Limerick, while riding … Continue reading →

“Today we honor those who are working, those who have lost their work, those whose work is unpaid, those who cannot find work and those work cost them their lives,” said Cynthia Phinney, President of the Maine AFL-CIO. The rally … Continue reading →

A peaceful and vocal protest that began at city hall this afternoon ended back at city hall following a rally in front of the  Portland Police Department – protesting the most recent shooting of an unarmed black man Jacob Blake … Continue reading →