As of 9:45 pm., no reports on local politics had been received at city hall.  So, this blogger decided to leave the long hours for the capable team remaining on duty. As of this time, a few returns had come … Continue reading →

“This is a very heavy turnout for the midterms,” said Maine Secretary of State Dunlap at noon today.  “It compares to a presidential election.  There is a lot going on including the governor’s race.”  The Secretary was visiting the Merrill … Continue reading →

Members of the fishing industry are weary of empty words and broken promises from city hall.   Vehicular traffic along Commercial Street has increased and large developments continue to be built in the area – all making access to the waterfront … Continue reading →

Nan Cummings, of Munjoy Hill, has been named to serve as the first executive director of the Portland Parks Conservancy.  The Conservancy was launched by Elliotsville Plantation Inc. in early 2018 to help support the numerous parks, trails, open spaces, … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a “tree lighting” ceremony on Thursday, November 15 at 5:30 pm to celebrate the installation of the new public artwork, LUMINOUS ARBOR, by local artist Aaron T. Stephan,  at Woodfords corner.  The Portland Pubic Art … Continue reading →

City manager Jon Jennings did not attend the Finance Committee meeting tonight.  Rather, Jennings sent his representative from the Koch Brothers.  Meanwhile, Mayor Ethan Strimling did attend and  the tension between them was the “elephant in the room.” Earlier this … Continue reading →

Jon Hammond, 35, worked at an east end convenience store until this past summer when he was fired.  Every weekday morning for six months he arrived at work close to 5:30 am to make breakfast sandwiches and coffee for early … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony to honor Corporal Jacob Cousins who was first the first soldier of the Jewish faith from Portland to be killed in World War 1.    The re-dedication of the memorial and surrounding … Continue reading →

Lydia Mather was chosen as the Winner of the First Annual Pumpkin Carving contest at the Maine Craft Association, 521 Congress Street.  She will receive a $100.00 gift certificate to spend at the Craft Association.  She was one of eleven … Continue reading →

Construction plans for Phase 11 of the expansion proposal for the Commercial Street Ferry were presented by a development team led by Paul Pottle, Director of Projects for Casco Bay Lines, this afternoon. To date, the proposal has been handled internally … Continue reading →