UPDATE: One of the victims of the shooting in the Old Port on Tuesday night has died as a result of a gunshot wound. Nineteen year old Treyjohn Arsenault of Scarborough died at Maine Medical... Read more
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
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
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
by Luke deNatale Portland has a burgeoning film scene that is always bringing new filmmakers and genres to the fore. Amongst the many emerging filmmakers is Travis Bourassa. Local short film... 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
“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
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
Lost in Translation: Why I Won’t Be Attending Your “Gatsby” Party
Adam Marletta As we continue our societal shift from a print-based culture which emphasizes the importance of reading, fact-based reporting, and critical thinking, to one dominated by images... Read more