Whether it’s a small sloop or a ferry from the nearby Casco Bay Lines, the chances are good that you can find almost any boat at Portland Yacht Services, on the western  Portland waterfront. A boat that fits somewhere in … Continue reading →

Will she or won’t she run?   That is the $64,000 question for many Maine voters. .  Ths blogger is among the many who hope Governor Mills  will step aside.and give a better candidate the opporunity to face off against the … Continue reading →

Just after noon today right-wing  activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated at a large rally at the Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.  It’s believed that about 3,000 people attended the outdoor rally.  At a short press conference following the tragedy,  … Continue reading →

The city has announced this afternoon that it has received an application for a major site plan and subdivision to facilitate the creation of nine new residential lots with single-family dwelling units at 57 Castine Avenue.  The project is being … Continue reading →

Three Portland Public School students have been named as Semifinaliss in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program,  They are:  Ellis Retzer, Alma Wallace and Ellis Wood. The Deering students are among just 58 Maine seniors that the program named September … Continue reading →

Maine will again be open for business on the Avenue of States at the Eastern States Exposition, home of The Big E, in West Springfield, Massacahusetts.  The largest fair in the Northeast runs from September 12 – 28, attracting more … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a free community Summit for older Portland residents on Thursday, September 18, 2025.  The Summit will be held at the Jewish Community Alliance, 1342 Congress Street and it runs from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend the annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, September 11 2025.  It is held at the 911 Memorial in Fort Allen Park on the Eastern Promenade on Munjoy Hill. Fire Chief Chad Johnson and Police Chief … Continue reading →

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows today issued a formal letter of response to the Department of Justice’s second demand for every Maine ciiizen’s voter information, including sensitive and protected personally identifying information (PIL).  The DOJ demands driver’s license numbers, partial … Continue reading →

This morning the Bangor Regional Communications Center was advised that an amphibious plane had crashed into Moosehead Lake in Greenville.  The crash occurred during Greenville’s annual International Seaplane Splash-In. Pilot Barry Holtz, 76, of Fairport, New York was attempting to … Continue reading →