On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 9:00 am, Portland Police executed a search warrant at 288 State Street in relation to the Grant Street shots fired call that occurred on May 11, 2025. Portland Police Department’s Criminal Division Investigation Division … Continue reading
The Portland Fire Department was alerted to the report of smoke coming from a structure at 249 Spring Street at 10:01 am on Wednesday, May 14th. On arrival, Portland companies reported a fire in the basement with exension to the … Continue reading
Last night during the House Agriculture Committee markup of the partisan reconciliation bill, Congresswoman Chellie PIngree (D-ME) spoke out against Republicans proposal to slash $300 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In her opening remarks, Congresswoman Pingree questioned … Continue reading
Maine Connectivity Authority, (MCA) received notice on Friday, May 9th that the Trump administation has terminated three grants totaling $35 million in funding for Maine. These grants funded programs to “improve digital skills, provide internet safety education and ensure people … Continue reading
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) is sounding the alarm over illegal plans by Elon Musk’s rogue agency to gut grant funding for the National Park Service, (NPS) she announced this morning. Many of the grants, including two in Maine, targeted by … Continue reading
The city of Portland announced this morning that it has received a proposal from Trillium Engineering Group for the construction of two industrial/office buildings at 597 Riverside Street. They will be located in the 1-M industrial zone. This application will … Continue reading
You are invited to attend a city required neighborhood meeting to learn about the Dalton Street Housing project on Wednesday, May 28, at the Presumpscot Elementary School audidtorium. The meeting runs from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. (Only an hour?) … Continue reading
You are invited to attend the grand opening of the Riverton Trolly Bike Park on Wednesday, May 14th at 4:00 pm. The ribbon cutting ceremony will mark the opening of Portland’s first dedicated public bike park. The event also marks … Continue reading
On Sunday, May 12, at 8:55 pm., Portland Police responded to the area of 33 Grant Street for a report of shots fired. Several witnesses stated that they heard multiple gunshots in the area. Several casings were found in the … Continue reading
Planting season is fast approaching and there’s no time like Saturday, May 17th morning to restock your inventory of seedlings and plants. You can do this at the annual “Seedling and Plant Sale” hosted by the Munjoy Hill Neighbohood Organization, … Continue reading
