The city of Portland and Portland Downtown are working to develop a cleaner, safer and more activated Monument Square and Congress Street corridor.  A new bike share station, the return of the arts market, seasonal outdoor seating, new downtown ambassadors … Continue reading →

The downtown Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, will serve as Portland’s coolling center on Tuesday, June 24 during its normal hours of 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.  The city of Portland is activating a cooling center as the National … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D-ME) has signed into law LD 210, the budget bill enacted by the Legislature on June 18 to fund programs and activities of State government over the next biennium.  LD 210 will take effect 90 days … Continue reading →

Thousands of Mainers watched – in awe and shock – as a day of defiance unfolded before them yesterday.  It began with the awesome  Pride Portland Parade and Festival starting at Monument Square and ended with the evening attack on … Continue reading →

“The President’s decision to bomb Iran without the authorization of Congress is reckless, unconstitutional and puts countless lives at risk —- including US troops currently stationed in the Middle East. No President has the authority to launch a military attack … Continue reading →

At approximately 11:00  am today, the body of Alton Wallace, 51, of Milbridge was recovered by Maine Marine Patrol Officers from the western shore of Foster Island in Narraguagus Bay.  Mr. Wallce has been missing since Sunday, May 18, when … Continue reading →

The Hill Arts has announced that it will begin construction of its 400-seat theater this October.  The new building will be a mid-sized auditorium on the footprint of the former historic Sanctuary of the St. Lawrence Congregational Church – built … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. MIlls (D) announced today that she will visit New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to promote Maine as a top destination for Canadian tourists and to strengthen cross-border relationships and economic ties. Governor Mills visit to Canada comes … Continue reading →

The annual Pride Portland Parade and Festival will be held on Saturday, June 21st at 1:30 pm.  The Parade will proceed down Congress Street, starting at Monument Square, down High Street and then onto Park Avenue.  The Parade will  be … Continue reading →

Robert McCoy, 35, has been arrested in the death of 4 year old Jasper Smith who died from a gunshot wound to his head on May 17, 2025 at 93 Pierce Street in Lewiston it was announced this afternoon.  McCoy, … Continue reading →