Book Short In the Shadow of the Banyan Review by Stephanie Miller A child’s world is shattered by civil war in Cambodia. One by one the people she loves are blown up, gone missing, stolen aw... Read more
CITY NEWS BRIEF New emergency shelter will provide critical comprehensive services all on-site in a facility specifically designed for those experiencing homelessness In March, the City of P... Read more
CITY NEWS BRIEF Green Infrastructure Project Seeks to Manage Stormwater Runoff in Creative, Sustainable Way and Improve Water Quality in Capisic Brook A stormwater project in Sagamore Villag... Read more
Southern Maine Transit Agencies Offer Discounts Effective March 1 – September 30, 2023 Greater Portland METRO, Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit (BSOOBTransit), and South Portland Bus... Read more
By Colin Monahan The concept of a bike share is nothing novel to the City of Portland nor its bike advocates. Over the past decade Portland has seen a revolving door of competitive companies... Read more
Vinny O’Malley: St. Dominic’s Church and the Irish Community of the West End Every month PelotonLabs co-founder Liz Trice interviews a local community member. This month, Liz cau... Read more
La Vida LocalIrregular Notes on West End LifeBy Rosanne Graef Late Winter in Bits & Pieces February often brings a kind of restlessness as the days grow noticeably longer. And there... Read more
Book Short A Fortnight in SeptemberBy R.C. Sherriff Review by Stephanie Miller Nothing really happens in this novel, “The Fortnight in September” by R.C. Sherriff. A family takes... Read more
Portland Police were dispatched to the Reiche Elementary School on Brackett Street at 9:11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15th. A parent dropping off their child at the school saw a suspicious... Read more
The funds will help Maine Irish Heritage Center continue their work to restore the historic St. Dominic’s Church in Portland. Updated 2/21/2023 The Maine Irish Heritage Center (MIHC) w... Read more