“Throughout this pandemic, the Governor’s decisions have been based in science and fact and informed by the expertise of public health officials and good research. Her response has guided Maine to one of the lowest per capita COVID death and … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2021
Piscataquis County Commission Condemns Governor’s COVID-19 Policies
The Commissioners of Piscataquis County have issued a resolution condemning the policies enacted by Governor Janet T. Mills and her administration and stating that these policies should be lifted. Significantly, the Resolution is pre-dated January 19, 2021, the date of … Continue reading
City Updates Interpretation of “Rent Control” Ordinance
The City of Portland late this afternoon released additional clarification to its official interpretation of the Rent Control Ordinance, passed by voters on November 3, 2020. The City first released its guidelines on December 4th. In response to questions received … Continue reading
Governor Mills Activates National Guard; Places Them on Standby to Support Law Enforcement if Needed
Governor Janet T. Mills announced today that she has activated the Maine National Guard and placed them on standby status to support law enforcement, if needed, in advance of potential events in the State Capitol heading into this weekend and … Continue reading
MaineCDC Director Sets Record Straight on “Release” of COVID-19 Vaccine
Earlier this week, Dr. Nirav Shah, Maine CDC Director, was advised by US Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex M. Azar Jr., that in an effort to get more vaccine into the arms of people faster, the inventory would … Continue reading
Reiche Community School Goes Remote, Tomorrow, January 15
The Portland Public Schools learned today that one individual at Reiche Community School, Brackett Street on the west end, has tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in 15 close contacts having to quarantine. Due to the number of staff quarantining and … Continue reading
Furman Block Marks Addition of Portland Rental Housing
“”Today marks the end of construction and the beginning of making homes,” said Nathan Szanton, President of Szanton Company, in his remarks to a sizeable crowd under the circumstances at 100 Parris Street who gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony. … Continue reading
Portland, Kennebunk Motor Vehicle Branch Offices Temporarily Closed Due to Positive COVID-19 Case
The Bureau of Motor Vehicles has temporarily closed its branch offices in Portland and Kennebunk, after one of the staff members who had worked at both locations this week has tested positive for the COVID-19. The branches will reopen on … Continue reading
Maine National Guard Planning to Support 59th Presidential Inauguration
Maine National Guard officials confirmed yesterday that Maine is planning to provide 175 to 200 National Guardsmen in support of the 59th Presidential Inauguration. They will depart for Washington, D.C. over the weekend and return a few days following the … Continue reading
Reiche Elementary School Plans to Update Its Facility
“Transforming” Reiche Elementary School into a 21st century school is the goal of a proposal put forth by an architectural firm. The firm, Harriman, filed the proposal with the city’s planning office last November. “This project is intended to enhance … Continue reading