Governor Janet T. Mills, the first woman governor of Maine, ordered that United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff immediately until the internment of the legendary Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a press release issued last … Continue reading →

“We’ve been creative in celebrating our tenth anniversary during this pandemic,” said Haylee Jandreau, manager at ‘Rising Tide’ this afternoon. For the past ten years, ‘Rising Tide’ has been providing great beers that have been enormously popular with the beer … Continue reading →

The public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, September 18, at 11:00 am at Portland Landing, (formerly Amethyst Lot),  on the eastern waterfront of Portland.  The 3 acre venue is adjacent to the Eastern Promenade Trail … Continue reading →

A Drive-Thru Food Drive has been scheduled for Friday, September 18th from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at Wayside Food Programs, 135 Walton Street, Portland.  The food drive is part of a coordinated effort of the nine United Ways of … Continue reading →

Almost two years ago, Gene Snyder, of Augusta, purchased the Hilltop Superette from then owner Bill Simpson.  At the time, the former Colucci’s Market had been for sale for a long time and it was rumored for an excessive sum … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend the grand opening of  two exhibits on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the Maine Jewish Museum Pop-up, 67 Washington Avenue, at the former J. J. Nissen Building, on the east end of Portland, between 11:00 … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend an artist reception tomorrow, Saturday, September 12, from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Congress Square Park in downtown Portland.  The artist Athena Lynch will speak at 3:30 pm.  Attendees are reminded to wear a … Continue reading →

The US Department of Agriculture announced yesterday that it will prop up Maine lobstermen with a $527. million package intended to offset the loss of markets in China caused by Trumpy’s trade war with China two years ago. Lobstermen could … Continue reading →

Northern Light Mercy Hospital has announced its newest medical practice, Northern Light Mercy Midwives, with the hiring of three new providers.  Formerly, known as Back Cove Midwives, the new Mercy practice includes a dedicated team led by certified nurse midwives … Continue reading →

The Frances Perkins Center has been awarded a prestigious $500,000 grant from the National Park Services – Save America’s Treasures grant program to preserve and restore the Frances Perkins Homestead National Historic Landmark in New Castle, Maine. The grant will … Continue reading →