The Maine National Guard’s 195th Army Band will conduct a series of concerts across Maine – starting tomorrow Wednesday, June 30th to Monday, July 12, 2021. The last concert is in Falmouth. The 195th is comprised of approximately 40 musicians … Continue reading →

The 59th annual Windjammer Days returned to Boothbay Harbor once again – the festival began on Sunday, June 27 and runs through  Saturday, July 3rd, at 9:00 pm.  There are many of the same events that people have come to … Continue reading →

Yesterday the much anticipated STRATA reopened at 67 Washington Avenue following months of planning and  extensive product research by Evan Atwel, owner, to make this day happen.  Formerly a tenant at one of the nearby black box containers since February … Continue reading →

Three Tall Ships motored into Boothbay Harbor yesterday for a delayed celebration of Maine’s Bicentennial.  It was to have been celebrated last year, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic was postponed until this year.  The celebration runs from today, June … Continue reading →

“This neighborhood exhibit brings back memories of my childhood in Oakdale,” said Annarosa Whitman, my tour guide of the new Children’s Museum & Theatre, yesterday afternoon, as we stepped off the elevator at the second floor of the $15 million … Continue reading →

The annual Vigil for the homeless to mark the longest day of the year moved this year to Monument Square from the Old Port according to Ben  Martineau, a Homeless Voices for Justice advocate.  Ben, who has been homeless in … Continue reading →

An armed robbery that occurred on Saturday, June 19th around 11:40 pm is under investigation by Portland Police according to a press release issued today. Officers initially responded to the area of 93 Gilman Street for a report of a … Continue reading →

“I grew up in a socially active community,” said Athena Lynch, the organizer of the second annual Juneteenth Day celebration at Congress Square Park in the arts district of Portland today. That is how this artist knew about Juneteenth – … Continue reading →

Sandwiched between Maine Sail and Fore Points Marina on the Munjoy Hill waterfront – off the beaten path –  is the Marina Bar at Portland Foreside. Opposite the now opened Marina Bar is the excellent food provided by the EVO … Continue reading →

Charles Therrien. president and CEO of Northern Light Mercy, thanked all those who participated in making the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Portland Expo such a big success earlier today.  The thanks came at an outdoor celebratory lunch attended by a … Continue reading →