by Tony Zeli In 2009, the oddest thing that happened at the Old Port Festival was not giant parading puppets or drunken shenanigans. It was a couple dozen Roller Derby skaters and volunteers... Read more
The victim of the armed robbery on June 5th in the lot of 106 Gilman Street has worked with a police sketch artist to provide a sketch of the suspect. In the mid-afternoon on June 5th, a 35... Read more
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
Congress Square Park: Derelict Space to Summer Hot Spot
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
This Call May Be Monitored
Adam Marletta On Monday, June 1, at midnight, the civil-rights eroding, post-9/11 legislation known as The Patriot Act, finally died a quiet death when the U.S. Senate failed to garner enoug... Read more