The city’s planning office has received a major site plan application for a new 50-unit apartment building at the Barron Center complex at 1125 Brighton Avenue.  The application is from Developers Collaborative Predevelopment LLC and Prosperity ME. This proposed multi-family … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at approximately 3:30 am, the Portland Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at 464 St. John Street in Portland. Upon arrival, firefighters found two antique buses parked side-by-side in a yard, on … Continue reading →

David Costello, who was the Democratic Party’s nominee for the US Senate from Maine in 2024 has entered the race to challenge Senator Susan Collins in 2026. Costello, 65, has extensive experience in senior-level state, local and federal government adminisration, … Continue reading →

“Reny’s has made the very difficult decision not to extend the lease on our Portland store.  Regretably, after 15 years, we will be closing at the end of this year.  Store sales have not rebounded since the pandemic.  We will … Continue reading →

Governor Gavin Newsom (D) of California delivered a blistering critique on the overreach  of President Trump to escalate an otherwise peaceful demonstration so he could illegally call in the National Guard and the US Marines to quell the peaceful demonstration … Continue reading →

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a request for an emergency “temporary restraining order” today.  That is because the judge in the matter has denied the state’s request for immediate relief that was filed yesterday.  Rather, he has set … Continue reading →

Hannah Pingree announced today that she is running for Maine Governor to succeed Governor Janet T. Mills (D), who is Maine’s first woman Governor and cannot run for a third term because of term limits. To mark the day, Pingree … Continue reading →

It was announced today that the state of Calfornia has sued the Trump administration over its illegal deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles over the weekend. Convicted Felon Trump brought in the National Guard over the objections of … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a discussion of the science behind sea level rise, projections for Maine and the local impacts of tidal and storm-related flooding on Thursday, June 12th   The discussion runs from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm in … Continue reading →

“There is a diversity of ages, economic backgrounds and political views here,” said Ali Mann, organizer of the “Repair Meetup” at Congress Square Park this afternoon.  “That is one of the reasons for this event.  It’s a great cross section … Continue reading →