Lisa-Marie’s Made in Maine is the winner of the “Best Overall” award in the annual Portland Downtown competition this year.  The winning window is framed with garlands and twinkling lights that set it apart from the rest of the competition … Continue reading →

The much anticipated grand opening of the Moss Galleries on Munjoy Hill was canceled indefinitely because of the COVID-19 pandemic.  It’ll just have to wait for another day – another year. This is the second gallery owned by Liz Moss. … Continue reading →

Between Friday, December 10th and Saturday, December 11th, Portland Police Offices charged four people with OUI within a span of three hours according to a press release issued today on the subject. This included cases in which drivers crashed their … Continue reading →

The Maine Community Foundation announced today the names of 16 organizations located in Greater Portland that have received funding from it according to a press release issued today.  They are: Amistad, Inc., $15,000; Good Shepherd Food Bank, $10,000; Hospice of … Continue reading →

Katherine Jones, an employee of the city of Portland for the past 13 years, announced her retirement on December 6, 2021.  It will be effective on July 1, 2022.  She cited her “eagerness” to spend more time with her family, … Continue reading →

Chris Miller, a South Portland resident, was selected yesterday to create a new public art piece for the redesigned Bramhall Square Park it was announced by the city this morning.  The Bramhall Redesign Project is an ongoig process to “reimagine” … Continue reading →

COVID-19 self-swab testing for the public and airline passengers begins today at the Portland Jetport.  Testing is free and available daily between 9:00 am – thourgh 5:00 pm. according to a press release issued by the Jetport this morning.  No … Continue reading →

On Monday, December 13, 2021, Portland Police Officers with the assistance of the Falmouth Police Department and the FBI safe task force, arrested Joseph Evers, (10-27-80) of Portland and charged him with four counts of robbery in connection with the … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman Governor of Maine, announced today that members of the Maine National Guard will deploy to ten health care facilities across the state this week to help relieve hospitals experiencing capacity challenges and … Continue reading →

Starting tomorrow afternoon those wanting booster shots for additional protection from COVID-19 will be able to receive them free in South Portland for a two week period said Jacqueline Welsh, Director of Philanthropy & Community Relations, Home Care & Hospice, … Continue reading →