You are invited to attend a meeting on Wednesday, May 22, at 6:00 pm at Temple Beth Al to learn about the organizing efforts of farmworkers in New England. The meeting will feaure Antonio Vasquez PH.D. The Temple is located … Continue reading
Mesa Grande Taqueria Grand Opening Wednesday on Fore Street on Munjoy Hill
The grand opening of Mesa Grande Taqueria is set for Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 140 Fore Street on the east end of Portland said co-owner/manager Collin Henderson. Both lunch and dinner will be available at this welcome addition to … Continue reading
Body Recovered Near Tukey’s Bridge on May 14, 2024
On Tuesday, May 14, at 11:32 am., Portland Police received a call about a possible dead body in the mud flats near the old Baked Bean Factory. Upon arrival, a body was recovered and secured. The cause of death will … Continue reading
Sebago Man Arrested Following Assault on Portland Waterfront
Stephen Thuotte, 62, of Sebago was arrested on Monday, May 13, 2024 with multiple charges. On Monday, May 13, 2024, Portdland Police were called to the Portland Fish Pier at 300 Commercial Street for a report of a man being … Continue reading
Portland Man Hit by Motor Vehicle in LIfe-Threatening Condition at MMC.
A 62 year old Portland man was walking in the area of 568 Rivreside Street on Tuesday, May 14 around 10:00 pm when he was struck by a car driven by a 20 year old woman from Westbrook. The male … Continue reading
Governor Mills Announces 16% Decline in Fatal Drug Overdoses in 2023; Among Nation’s Largest Decline
Governor Janet T. MIlls (D), the state’s first woman governor, announced this morning that Maine experienced one of the nation’s largest percentage decreases in fatal overdoses in 2023, according to preliminary statistical analysis released by the US Centers for Disease … Continue reading
Schooner “Liberty Clipper” Preservation Underway at Portland Yacht Services
The schooner “Liberty Clipper” whose home port has been Boston for the past thirty years, was hauled at Portland Yacht Services last fall following her purchase from the Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships Boston – by her co-owners. Zoe Moncheur, … Continue reading
Email Threat to Portland Schools Deemed to be a Hoax
On Tuesday, May 14, at 10:00 am., Portland Police were made aware of threats made to multiple schools in the Portland Public School District. The six schools targeted were Ocean Avenue Elementary, Talbot Community School. Amanda Rowe Elementary, Peaks Island … Continue reading
New York Artist Inspired by Pemaquid Scenery Showing Now at Moss on Munjoy Hill
Consider yourself fortunate to have an opportunity to view the oil paintings of New York City artist Frances Hynes at the Moss Galleries, 100 Fore Street on Munjoy Hill. The name of the show is Celestial Blue. The show opened … Continue reading
Casco Bay Lines Rate Increase Remains in Limbo
An information sheet announcing the controversial rate increase for the Casco Bay Lines reveals that the hike takes place as of June 1, 2024. The rate hike is $14. and effective for one round trip for SIXTY days. According to … Continue reading