An assault on a man that happened last night, Wednesday, June 9th at 10:00 pm., at Fort Sumner Park, North Street on Munjoy Hill, is under investigation by Portland Police according to a press release issued by David Singer, of … Continue reading
“Portland Bach Experience” Kicks Off Tomorrow in East Bayside Following Hiatus Last Year
The Portland Bach Experience, (PBE) returns with ten days of classical music events tomorrow, Friday, June 10th on Anderson Street in East Bayside, Portland. The festivities start at 3:00 pm with lots of support from local businesses in the area. … Continue reading
“FEMA” Hosting Vaccination Clinic June 10th through 13th on East End of Portland
This afternoon the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) staff was setting up the infrastructure for a vaccination clinic that starts tomorrow, Thursday, June 10th and runs through Sunday, June 13th on the East End of Portland; between 11:00 am – … Continue reading
Portland Police Investigating Assault in West End; WENA to Assist Tonight
Portland Police are investigating an attack that happened last night around 10:25 pm as the victim, a 24-year-old woman, was walking home from work in the area of 250 Brackett Street,. A witness reported that the suspect, described as a … Continue reading
Maine Cannabis Retailers Break Record; Sell $5.36 Million in May
Maine’s marijuana retailers sold approximately $5.36 million in adult-use products during the month of May, making it the highest grossing month since the industry launched. Coming in $1 million above the previous record-breaking month of April, retailers conducted 71,843 transactions … Continue reading
BEGIN AGAIN Exhibition Stimulates Reflections on Maine Intolerance and The Future
It’s compelling. It’s powerful. It’s sobering and at times overwhelming. And it’s not to be missed by anyone interested in the state of affairs here and now and across the nation. That’s a description of the current exhibition, BEGIN AGAIN, … Continue reading
Voting Information for June 8th Municipal Election
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 is Election Day for the Special Municipal Election for the Charter Commission and School Budget Referendum. The city’s eleven locations will open at 7:00 am and close at 8:00 pm. Polling locations will look the same … Continue reading
Support for Increase in “Essential Workforce” Salaries Wide Spread
Yesterday, more than 100 Maine businesses and non-profits called on Legislators to invest more in fixing Maine’s severe and persistent Essential Support Workforce crisis. Earlier this month this coalition wrote lawmakers asking them to pass and fund LD 1573, a … Continue reading
Maine Dems Urge Reinstatement of Funding for Destroyers Built at BIW
Concern over a proposed reduction in the number of Destroyers to be built in the Biden administration proposed budget was the focus of a press conference this afternoon at Brunswick Landing, where the BIW Training Academy is located. Many of … Continue reading
Sea Dogs Offering Incentives to Those Vaccinated at June 10th Game
Northern Light Mercy and the Portland Sea Dogs announced today that they are partnering to offer free COVID-19 vaccines at Hadlock Field on June 10. Mercy Hospital will administer the vaccinations from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the June … Continue reading