As of mid-afternoon today three (3) of the nine (9) remaining yachts in the traditional Atlantic Cup race had arrived at Maine Wharf on the Portland waterfront to complete the third leg of the race in Casco Bay later this … Continue reading →

Earendil, skippered by a French/Italian team, has won Leg Two of the Atlantic Cup, a 300-nautical mile leg from New York to Portland.  The win marks back-to-back offshore wins for the team according to Colin Bradley, spokesperson for the Atlantic … Continue reading →

The wind has shifted (for the better, I’m guessing?) and now the remaining fleet of the Atlantic Cup is expected to arrive at Maine Wharf (across from Scales) on the Portland waterfront early in the morning, Tuesday, June 5th. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

The arrival of the Atlantic Cup fleet  in Portland Harbor has been delayed by at least a day because of “horrendous” and “brutal” weather conditions at sea according to a press release issued this afternoon by Atlantic Cup officials.  The  … Continue reading →

Some news travels fast – and in this instance, the news has traveled very fast!  That is that two wealthy Portland developers purchased the Falmouth Route 1 shopping center earlier this year and have major expansion plans for the 60-acre … Continue reading →

Today, the Janet Mills for Governor campaign announced the biggest endorsement to date in the Democratic primary:  Former attorney general and Governor, Joe Brennan.  Brennan grew up on Munjoy HIll and is currently retired on the Hill. “I am honored … Continue reading →

Congress Street is expected to reopen between Forest and Weymouth Streets on Friday, June 8th, roughly three works ahead of schedule.  The original schedule called for it to open at the end of this month. This portion of Congress Street … Continue reading →

A presentation on the proposed Munjoy Hill Conservation Overlay District, (MHCOD) will be given at a workshop on Monday, June 4th at 4:00 pm in city council chambers.  It’s assumed that the presentation will be given by Jeff Levine, Director … Continue reading →

“It’s still under investigation,” said Vern Malloch, Assistant Police Chief about 1:20 pm this afternoon.  Malloch was referring to a large red bag that the Portland Police Department was investigating using a large robot with a live camera in it.  … Continue reading →

The public is invited to take two free tours coming up next week – Clean Water Week.  There are two separate tours of the same premises on each day. The first tour takes place on Wednesday, June 6th of Portland’s … Continue reading →