News briefs from Portland and Maine that every West Ender needs to know about.
A serious bicycle accident occurred on the afternoon of October 29th, on Allen Avenue at approximately 3:10 p.m. A bicycle operated by a 45-year-old man from Portland collided with a tan 201... Read more
The 8th annual Indie Biz Awards were revealed on Thursday, October 22nd, at Port City Music Hall. Local businesses were nominated and voted on in September, and were announced at the event.... Read more
The City is asking media to alert property owners that the stormwater bills they received in September are just samples. There is a new stormwater fee that will be implemented on January 1st... Read more
The City and The Federated Companies announced that the Midtown project is expected to break ground by the end of this year. The two parties have reached an agreement in order to move the Ba... Read more
Bank Robbery Arrest Portland Police arrested 59-year-old Francis J. Ready of Portland in connection with a bank robbery on October 12th. Ready is accused of robbing the Bangor Savings Bank... Read more
Today is the last day of WMPG’s annual fundraiser, Begathon. Call in a donation at 207-874-3000. WMPG still needs to raise $8,195 to reach their goal of $50,000. Listener donations are... Read more
On Saturday, October 3rd, at 8:10 a.m. the TD Bank at 1410 Congress Street was robbed by a lone male who displayed a handgun. The suspect threatened a customer and two bank tellers, demandin... Read more
Man Arrested for Impersonating Police Officer and Sexual Assault Police arrested 57-year-old Gary Mariner of Lyman, Maine on October 1st following an investigation into a sexual assault. On... Read more
The Mechanics Hall at 519 Congress Street hosted Portland’s first Mayoral debate on September 30th. It was a beautiful and historic venue, and the debate was fairly orchestrated, with former... Read more
Since May, the City of Portland has seen an unusual rash of six bank robberies, the most recent of which occurred last Friday. The Portland Police Department worked with the F.B.I. and neigh... Read more
