As someone who is completely obsessed with oysters, summer seafood spots, and the excitement of trying a brand-new restaurant, I’ve been counting down the days for Ladyfish to open in Portland. There’s just something about a seasonal pop-up that makes it feel extra special, and Ladyfish already feels like the place everyone will be talking about this summer.

Where Is It Located?

Located at 425 Fore Street in Portland’s Old Port, the restaurant officially opened on May 13 and has already been drawing major attention from locals and visitors looking for fresh seafood and fun summer vibes.

What Makes Ladyfish Stand Out From Other Restaurants?

What makes Ladyfish stand out is how playful and exciting the menu feels while still keeping Maine seafood at the center of everything. The scallops in a blanket are already becoming one of the must-order dishes, balancing buttery richness with fresh coastal flavor. The eggplant dip is unbelievably good and adds a unique twist to the menu, while the steamed buns are soft, flavorful, and honestly addictive. On top of all that, the seafood is incredibly fresh, which is exactly what you want from a summer restaurant in Portland.

Since opening, Ladyfish has quickly become one of the hottest new dining spots in the city, proving that Portland’s restaurant scene continues to thrive with creative concepts and unforgettable seafood experiences.

The trial of Alvin Campbell Jr., accused of sexually assaulting and attacking nine women from 2017-2019, is set to get underway on Monday.

Campbell is the older brother of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell.

The 45-year-old faces a number of charges for allegedly sexually assaulting and attacking nine women between 2017-2019 in Boston. According to court records, he would intentionally seek out young women late at night near bars and restaurants, posing as a rideshare driver.

While most of the attacks happened in his car, there is one account of a 26-year-old woman who says Campbell Jr. drove her from Boston to his Cumberland, Rhode Island, apartment, where he assaulted her.

Right now, he is in custody. He has been held without bail since his arrest in 2020. He continues to insist that all of the encounters he had with the women in question were consensual.

On Monday, he will finally begin the process of trying to prove his innocence to 17 jurors. The jury was selected over the last week. The trial is expected to last several weeks.

Opening statements will lead off Monday’s proceedings.

When asked about the trial, Andrea Joy Campbell said, “I am praying for the survivors and all those affected. It takes extraordinary courage to come forward, and they deserve dignity and respect.”

A 21-year-old New Hampshire woman was arrested after she allegedly drove the wrong way on Route 101 and collided with a responding state trooper’s cruiser.

State police say Cassandra Aldecoa, of Dover, is facing felony charges of reckless conduct, second-degree assault, and criminal mischief, as well as misdemeanor charges of aggravated driving under the influence and driving under the influence.

There were multiple calls to state police around 1:47 a.m. Sunday reporting a Nissan Kicks that was traveling east in the westbound lanes of Route 101 in Exeter.

Trooper Shane McClure was among those to respond, when he encountered the Nissan between Exits 8 and 9. According to state police, McClure made the decision to place his fully-marked state police cruiser in the path of the wrong-way driver in an effort to end the possibility of tragedy to anyone else.

His cruiser was then struck by the Nissan.

Authorities said Hernan Marrero was driving the wrong direction on Route 1 in Lynnfield when he hit Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor.

McClure, Aldecoa, and her passenger, identified as 21-year-old Zachary Lapierre, were all evaluated by medical personnel, and it was determined they did not have any significant injuries.

Lapierre, of Lebanon, Maine, is also facing misdemeanor charges in connection with the crash, including disorderly conduct, contempt, and violating conditions of release. Aldecoa and Lapierre were both held on preventive detention and are scheduled to be arraigned in Brentwood District Court at 11 a.m. Monday. It’s unclear if either one has obtained an attorney.

An investigation is underway, and anyone with information that could assist state police is asked to contact Trooper Cameron Vetter at Cameron.S.Vetter@DOS.NH.GOV.