Over the last week, there have been two incidents in which ice has fallen from buildings on Exchange Street and damaged cars parked on the street. As temperatures begin to rise and melting o... Read more
On Tuesday, March 3rd, the the Maine legislative Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs and Health and Human Services heard testimony on Governor Paul LePage’s proposed cuts to pu... Read more
By Rosanne Graef, Past President – WENA Today’s Topic: Kaffeeklatsch!!! Coffee? Tea? Hot Chocolate? You’re sure to find all here in the West End. Shops offer everything from quicktakea... Read more
“I was born in Texas and didn’t speak English until I was six or seven and living in a Ohio farming community with my family. “The first book I remember was The Secret Garden by Frances Hodg... Read more
On Saturday, February 28th, a peeping tom was reported on Spruce Street. The report was made via social media application Nextdoor, a program that connects neighbors through email and a smar... Read more
In late February, the Planning Board voted unanimously, 6-0, to approve zoning changes on the eastern waterfront. This recommendation will now go to the full City Council for consideration.... Read more
Mayor Brennan has been visiting businesses to learn more about their needs. His latest visit was to Peloton Labs on Congress Street at Bramhall Square. The Mayor met a group of entrepreneurs... Read more
On Wednesday, February 25th, at about 1:15 a.m. the clerk at the 7-Eleven located at 27 Washington Avenue reported that he was robbed. Follow this link to watch security camera video of the... Read more
It is only March, but it is definitely not too early to get started on your taxes. If you need advice, documents, to pay your tax bill, or have any kind of IRS related errand, get it done ea... Read more
My Story: English-language learners from Portland Adult Education sharing their stories in their words. My name is Teresa Filomena Kabongo. I live on Chestnut Street in Portland. I’m from An... Read more