It’s slated to be a busy weekend in Portland, but don’t have too much fun. There are several concerts at the Maine State Pier, Shop Second Saturday, Walk the Working Waterfront,... Read more
A security camera captured the image of the individual at approximately 4:08 a.m. on Somerset Street between Chestnut and Elm Streets. Approximately thirty cars were broken into late Monday... Read more
Between 50 and 60 neighbors from Carleton, Pine, Neal, West Streets and others, attended the neighborhood meeting on a proposal to build 37 affordable housing units. The apartment building w... Read more
Avesta Housing, developers of 17 Carleton Street, gained unanimous approval for tax-increment financing (TIF) from the Housing and Community Development Committee of the City Council. In ret... Read more
Starting in September, Portland high school students will be transported to and from school and extracurricular activities by the METRO buses. Families are invited to attend informational op... Read more
Try not to get confused this summer while traveling through squares and parks downtown. You will be asked if you support a higher minimum wage once by a local activist seeking $15 per hour.... Read more
The Revitalization of Congress Square Park by Tony Zeli There is a new venue in town. Wednesday night concerts, Third Thursday art events, Friday night dancing with live music, Saturday morn... Read more
Police are asking the public for assistance identifying a woman found deceased on the East End beach on May 22nd. The Medical Examiner has determined the death was not suspicious. The woman... Read more
It was called the Maine Law. Passed in 1855, it was the first prohibition law in the country. Mayor Neal Dow was instrumental in pushing the law. In the spring of 1855 rumors spread througho... Read more
