Late this evening the planning board unanimously gave the green light for the construction of a five unit condo at 24 St. Lawrence on Munjoy HIll. It’s been a controversial matter because neighbors have long targeted this old home and … Continue reading →

Jonathan Cohen asked the Falmouth Town Council earlier this evening:  “Is a master plan the official position of the town?  I need to hear this this evening.  I am trying to do this for the town.”  He got his answer … Continue reading →

Jon Torsch, democratic socialist, entered the race for Portland City Council to represent District 2 this past Friday.  Torsch currently serves on the executive board of the Southern Maine Democratic Socialists of America. “Portland is a unique city known nationwide … Continue reading →

You are urged to attend a rally in opposition to the possible nomination to the US Supreme Court of Brett Kavanaugh at the State House, 210 State Street, Augusta on Saturday, July 28, 2018.  The rally runs from  10:30 am – … Continue reading →

Last summer the Portland Public Art Committee accepted the concept for”Shattered Sphere” a piece of art work  in two pieces that will be on exhibit at the Congress Square Park sometime in the near future. Sarah Sze, Sze Studio, New … Continue reading →

“Open,” said the high in the sky sign outside of Bob’s Clam Hut, 111 Cumberland Avenue late this morning.  The Hut was notified this morning it had passed its recent inspection and was cleared to open immediately.  The word got … Continue reading →

A beach clean-up has been scheduled for this Saturday, July 21st at 11:00 am – until 12:30 pm.  Volunteers will meet at the Cutter Street entrance to the East End Beach.  It is also a demonstration for a ban on … Continue reading →

Jenn Thompson, a city of Portland attorney with an office in the legal wing on the second floor at city hall, has been representing the Board of Harbor Commissioners in a lawsuit filed by “The Cat” she acknowledged in two … Continue reading →

Yesterday afternoon about 350 people arrived at Lincoln Park to register for the fifth annual DanceMile – an event that benefits Girls on the Run – a local non-profit that helps to develop self-esteem, fun, healthy habits and community among … Continue reading →

“It’s the first seawood shop in the western hemisphere,” said Josh Rogers, yesterday afternoon at his recently opened business, 61 India Street on the East End of Portland.  The  transformation from its former use as a fishing equipment venue is … Continue reading →