The much-anticipated opening of the reconstructed brick TWELVE restaurant on the Munjoy Hill waterfront brings with it high expectations in a city that already has a national reputation as one of the best foodie destinations in the country. The presence … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), issued the following statement today in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: “America was born on the promise of liberty and justice for all, a promise that we must strive to fulfill as we … Continue reading →

Every Thursday is S’Mores Night at Congress Square Park in downtown Portland.  You are invited to join your neighbors  toasting S’Mores over fire pits provided by the Friends of Congress Square Park between 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. The event … Continue reading →

Starting today, Saturday, January 15, 2022, the downtown branch of the Portland Public Library will be open from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm every Saturday.  Library officials hope to be able to announce an expansion of longer hours for the … Continue reading →

Maine Medical Center (“MMC”) registered nurses participated in a noontime rally calling for safe staffing levels and demanding that nurses receive the best protections at work.  Don’t get your hopes up though.  It’s highly unlikely that officials at MMC will … Continue reading →

Northern Light Mercy Hospital announced earlier this week it has completed its One Mercy capital campaign to support its recent consolidation to an expanded health care campus along Fore River Parkway.  A $500,000 gift from L.L. Bean was the capstone … Continue reading →

A two-year pilot program intended to connect underserved Mainers to good-paying jobs has been launached by the Mills Administration it was announced this morning by her Augusta office. The program will also meet the hring needs of Maine employers.  The … Continue reading →

A measure that would safeguard Maine’s elections against ballot and voting equipment interference was introduced today in the Maine Legislature by Rep. Teresa S. Pierce, (D-‘Falmouth) according to a press release issued today. “We are fortunate in Maine to have … Continue reading →

“Every day my office receives dozens of complaints from constituents whose mail has been delayed or not delivered at all.  This is unacceptable.  Full stop.  Louis DeJoy has implemented policies that are deliberately slowing down mail, eroding the integrity and … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman Governor of Maine, announced yesterday that she will deploy up to an additional 169 members of the Maine National Guard to help alleviate short-term capacity at hospitals and maintain access to inpatient … Continue reading →