On Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 7:02 pm. the Portland Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit was working the area of Portland Street and Forest Avenue when they observed a male remove what appeared to be a small baggie of drugs … Continue reading
Sanctuary List Removed from Homeland Security Webpage Over Weekend
Several searches of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) web page this afternoon have confirmed that the list of sanctuary jurisdictions across the US has been removed from the web page. On that list was the city of Portland, as … Continue reading
TITAN Prepares for Launch to Continue Research in Gulf of Maine Begun Last Year
Any day now, TITAN, a fishing trawler turned research vessel, expects to be launched from its cradle at Portland Yacht Services to continue its mapping and bat montoring work begun last year in the Gulf of Maine. Mike who is … Continue reading
“Sea Change” Concert Benefits Maine Immigrants Rights Coalition This Weekend
Choral music of justice, courage, peace, anger, inspiration and hope comprised the emotional program of Sea Change Chorale, under the artistic direction of Deirdre McClure, at Williston Immanuel Church, Portland, this afternoon. The hour long concert by the 52 member … Continue reading
Mayor Dion on Reports Homeland Security Names Maine Counties & City as Dangerous ‘Sanctuary’ Harbors of Criminals
“Today we learned that the Department of Homeland Security has published a list of cities and counties that are alleged by the Department, to be sanctuary cities and as such may be subject to challenge by federal officials on unspecified … Continue reading
Maine Semiquincentennial Commission Seeks Nominations for ‘Maine Atlas Project’ by July 9th
The Maine Semiquincentennial Commission, (MSC), chaired by Secretary Shenna Bellows, is launching the Maine Atlas Project this week, with funding and support from the Maine Office of Tourism. The Maine Atlas Project will identify and promote 250 places, people, event … Continue reading
Eleven Drug Arrests Made in Two Washington County Towns Yesterday
On the morning of Thursday, May 29th, with the assistance of the Maine State Police Tactical Team, two search warrants were simultaneously executed in the Washington County towns of Rogue Bluffs and Centerville. The search warrants were the result of … Continue reading
Arrests Made Last Night in 2024 Shots Fired Case on East End of Portland
Portland Police have arrested three individuals connected to a shots fired case that took place in the early hours of December 26, 2024 at 139 Cumberland Avenue. On that date, Police discovered numerous damaged windows and bullet holes to several … Continue reading
Pingree & Planned Parenthood Highlight Catastrophic Health Impacts of Republican Cuts to Medicaid at Portland Roundtable
“Last week, House Republicans advanced one of the most egregious betrayals of the American people in our country’s history, passing a bill that will rip health coverage away from 13.7 million Americans in order to fund massive tax breaks for … Continue reading
Annual “Danny Day” Celebration for EECS Crossing Guard Weather Postponed
The Fourth Annual Danny Day Celebration has been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 4th from 7:00 am – 7:45 am. The original day had been May 30th. But due to a forecast of rainy weather the date has been postponed. For … Continue reading