ANNOUNCING: LEGAL LEAVES:  An Education in Cannabis Education, @ The Cloudport, 63 Federal Street, Portland, Maine  04101 LEGAL LEAVES # 1, $45.00: “Rec Check;  Growficiency; Municipal Mayhem” AGENDA: The first event in this series will feature 3 presentations on 3 topics followed by … Continue reading →

It was reported previously herein that the narrow gauge Museum must vacate its current building at Portland Foreside by the end of this month.  That’s because of the redevelopment of this almost ten acres of valuable waterfront property by Portland … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills has ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be flown at half-staff statewide immediately until sunset on Thursday August 8, 2019 in honor of the victims of El Paso,Texas and Dayton, Ohio and … Continue reading →

Everett H. Meserve (11/8/56) was arrested and charged with Elevated Aggravated Assault on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 11:00 pm after an investigation into the assault of his neighbor. On Saturday, August 3, 2019, just after 4:00 pm. police were … Continue reading →

The Annual Picnic Craft Fair at Lincoln Park took place under bright,sunny skies today.  According to Amy Teh, organizer of the event, there were 130 craft and vintage vendors participating in the  white tent village between 11:00 am – 6:00 … Continue reading →

Multiple cases of chickenpox in individuals staying at the Portland Expo have been identified according to a press release issued this morning by the city.  It is working with the Maine CDC to limit further exposure.  It has also been … Continue reading →

Anna Kellar, executive director of Maine Citizens for Clean Elections Portland, said that over 100 volunteers collected 16,680 signatures from all corners of Portland and submitted them to the city clerk’s office late this afternoon for certification within 20 days. … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a public meeting on Tuesday, August 13, from 6:00 pm – 8:15 pm at Rines Auditorium of the Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, to review and get input on alternative transportation operations and infrastructure concepts for … Continue reading →

FINALLY, FINALLY,  there is some good news from the Trump Administration for others than the 1 percent who are his preferred beneficiaries. Yesterday morning Health & Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, in the Trump Administration announced that a system allowing … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills, the first woman governor of Maine and a native of the state,  laid out some of her goals for the state she clearly loves, in a bicentennial address at Deering Oaks Park this afternoon – from … Continue reading →