Today, Sunday, October 24th at about 11:33 am, Portland Police officers responded to a call of a man pointing a handgun at traffic passing by near 62 State Street. Officers arrived on scene and observed the male still brandishing a … Continue reading →

The exciting news that “My Witch” – a one woman play about character actress Margaret Hamilton, will premier on Friday evening, October 29, through Sunday afternoon, October 31 at Meetinghouse Arts in Freeport was recently announced by Snowlion Repertory Company. … Continue reading →

She used to think that all health care workers should be vaccinated. That’s what an  RN who works at an area nursing home told this blogger recently.  At the beginning of the pandemic older staff members left the facility.  They … Continue reading →

Fifty-five % of the COVID-19 shots being administered statewide are booster shots said Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, at his weekly press conference this afternoon.  Dr. Shah said that over 3,900 shots have been administered as of … Continue reading →

Governor Mills announced today that she will nominate Portland resident Andrew Butcher, Director of the Maine Broadband Coalition to serve as the first President of the newly-established Maine Connectivity Authority. The Maine Connectivity Authority, the new State entity charged with … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) announced yesterday the details of a $139 million investment in Maine people, small businesses and workforce through the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan at a press conference in Lewiston. The plan includes $20 million for … Continue reading →

Preble Street, a nonprofit human service agency with programs throughout Maine, announced today The Campaign for Preble Street, has raised more than $14 million from 650 donors to fund  initiatives that will meet critical needs and empower people and communities, … Continue reading →

On Friday, October 15, 2021, at about 12:45 pm., while officers were responding to a report of theft at Reny’s, 540 Congress Street, a suspect threw an object through one of the store’s windows.  Then, on Saturday, October 16, 2021 … Continue reading →

“It’s been busy every day.  People have been coming in consistently since we opened in August,” said artist Laurie Russo-Smith this afternoon.  She was the gallery sitter today at the pop-up at 18 Exchange Street.  The pop-up will be closing … Continue reading →

On Thursday, October 14, 2021, at about 12:35 pm, Portland Police Officers responded to a hit-and-run crash at the intersection of Falmouth Street and Forest Avenue.  The suspect who fled, Jamie Mondragon (01-09-81) of Limington, was located a short time … Continue reading →