Portland Regional Communications Center - Maine

03/07/2026

The lovely dog below was found in the Old Port around 1am and brought back to Sopo, in which they called us this morning.

Dog will be headed to Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland. Please share so we can find the owner. 🐶

03/06/2026

Don’t forget to spring ahead this weekend! ⏰

Daylight saving time starts this Sunday, March 8th! Use this as a reminder to test your smoke alarms and replace batteries if needed.

Share this with your friends and family.

02/07/2026

********Out phones are back up and functioning!!! Thank you for your patience!!!

Currently our non emergency phone lines are down. We will update when they are fixed.

In the meantime, please only call 9-1-1 if you have an actual emergency. Otherwise, please wait until our system is back up to call with basic inquiries.

01/21/2026

Congratulations Seth!!

The Portland Police Department is proud to recognize telecommunicator Seth Glidden (middle of photo) as our Civilian of the Month for December.

Seth recently de-escalated a situation where a female with likely behavioral health issues was in a panicked state. His skills helped calm the situation as he was able to communicate next steps for her to receive further assistance.

Seth is always approachable and serves as a valuable trainer for new hires, regularly providing assistance to anyone in the room.

Congratulations Seth!

12/31/2025

We are proud of our dispatchers for their teamwork and incredible job they did during last week’s fire! 🔥🔥🔥

12/31/2025

As you ring in the New Year tonight, we encourage everyone to celebrate responsibly....Plan a safe ride home, avoid impaired driving, and look out for one another.

The dispatchers of the PRCC will be working throughout the night to keep the community safe and we wish everyone a safe and happy New Year!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from dispatchers of the P.R.C.C.!

(Image courtesy of diaryofamaddispatcher)

10/09/2025

FYI….

⚠️TEMPORARY TRAIL CLOSURE NOTICE⚠️ Unitil is planning to temporarily close the Tukey’s Bridge section of the Back Cove Trail for gas line maintenance work for approximately 12 days starting next week. We’ll share information about the exact closing and re-opening dates, but for the timeliest updates, check Unitil’s page.

Unfortunately, this closure will disrupt the daily commutes of the trail users who rely on this part of the trail. However, Greater Portland Metro is offering free bus rides during the closure for commuters who board the bus at any of the following stops:

Washington Avenue at Eastern Prom (Route 7, 9B)
Washington Avenue at Galvin Street (Route 9A)
Veranda Street/Sherwood Street Inbound (Route 7)

If you’re a cyclist, the buses have bike racks to assist with transport.

The rest of the trail will remain open!

For questions or more information about this closure, you can reach out directly to Unitil at 1-888-301-7700.

10/05/2025

Come see us today at the South Portland (Maine) Fire Department Open House at the Cash Corner Fire Station from 1000-1300!

10/03/2025

💜 This month, we stand together for Domestic Violence Awareness. Domestic violence affects families in every community, and public safety starts with protecting the most vulnerable. If you see something, say something. If you need help, dial 9-1-1. Together, we can break the silence.

10/02/2025

💗 Our team proudly supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection can save lives—just like calling 9-1-1 during an emergency. Talk to your doctor, remind friends and family to get screened, and join us in spreading awareness throughout our community. Together, we protect each other.