” I didn’t know it would be so great,” said Matthew Davila, 15, who had just disembarked from a week aboard the historic Harvey Gamage at Portland Yacht Services this afternoon.  “I had no idea how much was involved in … Continue reading →

Demonizing the Taliban was easy for many who spoke at an hour long rally this afternoon at Monument Square – because most of them are from Afghanistan and have many close relatives still living in Kabul with whom they are … Continue reading →

An Order was signed  Monday, August 16, 2021 by a Judge in  Superior Court that will delay the scheduling of a jury trial in the case of Steven and Ann Kremer vs. Upright Properties, LLC., Josh Wojcik, principal. The matter … Continue reading →

United Way Southern Maine has awarded $3,940,854 in strategic investment grants to 56 community programs at 38 nonprofits in Greater Portland, including 9 new programs.  Included in the total are $276,000. of member-directed investments through United Way’s own giving circles, … Continue reading →

Women on the West End of Portland have reported being stalked by a man in a car.  The Portland Police Department is aware of these reports via the internet.   Police Department officers are giving special attention on their patrol beats … Continue reading →

The University of Maine System will be requiring face coverings indoors at all University buildings for all students, faculty, staff and visitors through September 30th.  Prior to today’s update, face coverings had been optional for vaccinated individuals.  Face coverings will … Continue reading →

The Rines Thompson Fund of the Maine Community Foundation is accepting grant proposals from community-based organizations that contribute to the vibrancy of Greater Portland. Grant awards of up to $10,000. are available to nonprofit organizations focused on environment and conservation, … Continue reading →

A  Honk-a-Thom to protect the Arctic from drilling by the oil companies is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 18, 2021 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.  The location is at Deering Oaks Park, near the Portland Farmers Market.  The event … Continue reading →

Tandem Mobility has been selected to plan and launch a pilot bike share program in Portland in June of 2022 according to a press release issued by the city’s spokeswoman today.  This decision follows a Request for Proposal released earlier … Continue reading →

The city has announced that non-union staff will have to be fully vaccinated by September 10.  Union employees will have to comply once any bargaining has occurred. “We are hoping to move forward with that process as quickly as possible.  … Continue reading →