News briefs from Portland and Maine that every West Ender needs to know about.
City News Brief Governor Mills declared a state of emergency in preparation for Hurricane Lee’s impending landfall The City of Portland is alerting businesses and employees that hazard pay i... Read more
City News Brief High wind, significant rain and potential coastal flooding expected in Portland due to Hurricane Lee The City of Portland urges residents to prepare for potential impacts fro... Read more
City News Brief METRO Fare Deal Discount Ends September 30th 50% off discount contributes to increased ridership Metro, along with transit partners Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit a... Read more
City News Brief Portland Parks Offers New Tai Chi for Arthritis The City of Portland Parks, Recreation and Facilities will offer people of all ages a new way to stay fit. Portland is one of... Read more
City Releases First Wave of Edits to Land Use Code The City of Portland released the first wave of edits to the land use code under ReCode Phase II. The City is seeking public feedback... Read more
Project HOME program offers guaranteed rent and year-long housing support to those willing to provide a bedroom, entire home, apartment, short-term rental, or accessory dwelling unit Quality... Read more
News Brief Encounters Art Experience Comes to Bayside August 4 – September 1 (Wed. – Sun.) / 10 a – 11 p / Maine Studio Works (170 Anderson St, Portland) Encounters is a one-of-a... Read more
Motor Vehicle Thefts on the rise in Portland The number of motor vehicles stolen in Portland has significantly risen in 2023. Last year there were two reports of stolen vehicles between July... Read more
Gorham’s Corner, a 5-way intersection in downtown Portland, gets asphalt murals and pedestrian safety improvements By Tony Zeli Who’s behind those flashy new crosswalk murals at Gorham... Read more
News Brief New Park is by Lyseth Elementary and Moore Middle Schools The City of Portland and Trust for Public Land acquired twenty-four acres of land to create the new city-owned North Deer... Read more