Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Representative Michael Brennan, and former Mayor of Portland, called on the federal government to take action to protect all Americans’ freedom to vote by passing essential legislation including the … Continue reading →

The city of Portland is alerting the public that Cumberland County is now listed as having substantial community transmission of COVID-19.  Given this, Mayor Kate Snyder and City Manager Jon Jennings are recommending that everyone wear masks when inside regardless … Continue reading →

The city of Portland is alerting the public that the US Centers for Disease Control and prevention issued a new eviction moratorium that temporarily halts evictions in counties with heightened levels of community transmission through October 3, 2021. If you’re … Continue reading →

About 200 children came out this afternoon for the Tenth Annual Night Out held at the Fox Street Basketball Courts in East Bayside.  It was a busy place as children enjoyed all manner of activity from music, food, and games.  … Continue reading →

So successful was the June 4th jazz concert at Sumner Park that the Friends of the Park is initiating a concert series that commences this Friday, August 6th at 6:30 pm.  This is the first of a three part concert … Continue reading →

Upright Properties LLC has been the recipient of two lawsuits and an 80B Appeal,  starting last October, by immediate neighbors.  All three were reported in this blog previously. In December of 2020, Munjoy Heights Condominium, located on Sheridan Street on … Continue reading →

Elizabeth Moss, owner of the fine art gallery of the same name in the Falmouth Shopping Center, has announced that she is opening her second art gallery.  It will be in Portland and  its to be  located at 100 Fore … Continue reading →

“It’s scary to be put in that position,” said Trisha Smith, on Moral Monday this week.  “But I didn’t fear for my safety.”  Trisha spoke following the removal of her handcuffs by Portland Police in the early afternoon. Smith’s comments … Continue reading →

“I wanted to make knives for sailors,” said Mudd Sharrigan, 94, a former member of the Merchant Marine,  this afternoon on the final day of the 33rd Maine Boatbuilders Show.  He and his wife Esther, 84, were sitting at their … Continue reading →

“Good weather is expected this weekend,” said Joanna Sprague, Director of Maine Boat Builders Show and co-owner of Portland Yacht Services this afternoon.  So she is expecting a big turnout for the 33rd boat show.  “It’s exciting to return to … Continue reading →