MOAC Moxiestock and Blackfly Ball by Nancy Dorrans Maine Outdoor Adventure Club (MOAC) can take you and your friends ‘from away’ to fun destinations right here in Maine! Will I e... Read more
Site of Noyes Fire an Eyesore by Luke deNatale Approaching the intersection of Freeman and Noyes Street, you’ll notice the charred foundation of the building that burned down on Novemb... Read more
Mohamud’s Story: I wish to see my wife and children MY STORY: English language learners from Portland Adult Education share their story in their own words. My name is Mohamud and I am from S... Read more
La Vida Local – Irregular Notes on West End Life by Rosanne Graef, Past President – WENA Today’s Topic: The ‘G’ Word “The city is facing a housing crisis, but… it’s done li... Read more
Perspectives from the Sky – June 2016 New Energy on the Way as Mars Goes Direct by Leo Knighton Tallarico Mars goes direct late this month, but the month begins with Mercury back Direc... Read more
POLICE BEAT West End Shooting On May 30st Police responded to a West End shooting. At 8:30 p.m. a 48-year-old Portland man was shot outside 146 Chadwick Street. Neighbors reported hearing a... Read more
By Adam Marletta The Portland City Council’s recent vote to close the majority of services at the city-run, India Street Public Health Center was a blow to activists and health care professi... Read more
A donated porcupine sculpture replaces a stolen one at the Jetport. The Portland International Jetport announced that June LaCombe has made a generous donation to restore a popular sculpture... Read more
POLICE BEAT – May 2016 Pedestrian killed in moped accident On May 17th, at approximately 8:35 p.m., Portland Police responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on Brighton Avenue, ne... Read more



Open Letter to Senator George Mitchell
Open Letter to Senator George Mitchell by Wells Lyons Dear Senator George Mitchell, I must admit it takes a fair amount of chutzpah to want to debate as august a figure as yourself, Mr. Geor... Read more