Summahs in Maine. Time to visit the lake, go camping, enjoy the beach, have a lobster bake. Every weekend there’s a wedding, and every beautiful weekday an excuse to play hooky. It is also t... Read more
On Monday, the City and the Harold T. Andrews Post 17 American Legion will sponsor the Memorial Day Parade. The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Longfellow Square on Congress Street and pr... Read more
King Middle School students got an early start to their weekend. They were dismissed at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, May 22nd, due to a power issue in the building. The decision was made to release... Read more
On Friday, May 22nd at about 6 a.m. a passer-by on the East End walking path discovered the body of a deceased woman in the water along the trail. The body was a short distance from 58 Fore... Read more
The We Are Maine march and rally was attended by hundreds of people from across the state. Immigrants, students, faith leaders, union members, elected officials and many others from communit... Read more
Initial investigation indicates excessive speed was a factor in the crash on May 21st that killed 38 year old John H. Fontaine of Biddeford. The 2003 Harley Davidson he was operating crossed... Read more
A group of residents have submitted an affidavit to initiate a referendum to protect scenic views. The residents are led by Soul of Portland, a citizen group geared towards stopping waterfro... Read more
In an email to supporters, Representative Chellie Pingree is asking her base to oppose the DARK Act, a Republican-led bill in Congress that would block states from mandating the labeling of... Read more
Preble Street, the hub of services for the homeless and poor in Greater Portland and the state, has organized agencies in seven counties to conduct a first ever runaway and homeless youth co... Read more
Mayor Exercises Powers and Postpones Budget Hearing
“The Portland City Council will postpone its vote on the municipal budget, which was scheduled to take place during tonight’s [May 18th] Council meeting at 7:00 PM. […]The Counci... Read more