Portland City Hall and City administrative offices will now be closed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 due to inclement weather.  Buildings were previously scheduled to close at noon for the holiday. City Hall and City administrative buildings will reopen on … Continue reading →

Investigators with the Office of State Fire Marshal have arrested Samuel Howard, 27, of Pittston and Trevor Shorette, 32 of Augusta in connection with a house fire in Augusta on November 15, 2025 according to a press release received early … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME), the top Democrat on the Appropriations Subcommittee that overseas the Kennedy Center, Congressman Rick Larson (D-Wash), and Congressman Greg Stanton (D-Ariz) are leading more than 70 of their colleagues in Congress in calling on President Trump … Continue reading →

The city of Portland Public Art Commitee (PPAC) has announced an open call for artists to submit qualifications for a new public artwork commission at the forthcoming Portland Harbor Commission Park.  The park is expected to begin construction in March … Continue reading →

With an overnight storm system forecast expected to bring hazardous travel conditions, Governor Janet T. Mills has directed all State of Maine government offices closed tomorrow, Wednesday, December 24, 2025. “This storm is anticipated to create slick travel on Christmas … Continue reading →

The city of POrtland has declared a citywide parkig ban beginning at 10:00 pm Tuesday, December 23 through 6:00 am Wednesday, December 24.  Vehicles left on city streets after 10:00 pm tonight can be ticketed and towed at the owner’s … Continue reading →

“I was literally tripping over food bags in my office,” said restaurant owner David Turin, 68, of the iconic David’s Restaurant in Monument Square, Portland.  “They were getting to be a nuisance” he said laughing this afternoon.  “We must have … Continue reading →

On Saturday, December 20, 2025, at approximately 8:46 pm., the Lewiston Fire Department responded to a report of a working structure fire at 146 Grove Street in Lewiston. Upon arrival, fire officials observed a two-story, single-family, wood-frame residence with heavy … Continue reading →

The city of Portland achieved a key milestone this year, as 98% of the city’s residents now live within a 10-minute walk of a park according to ParkServe, a data mapping initiative from Trust for Public Land according to a … Continue reading →

Nominations are now open for the Maine Teacher of the Year program, which celebrates excellence in teaching and elevates the importance of the teaching profession according to a press release received from the Maine Department of Education earlier this week. … Continue reading →