The Hill Arts announced late this afternoon that construction of the new 400 seat, state-of-the art performance hall began on Monday, November 3, 2025.  This work, with utility connections in Congress Street and the sidewalk will require opening up the … Continue reading →

The city of Portland is reallocating $125,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to support programs that work to address food insecurity for individuals and families in Portland.  City officials have made this decision in light of the uncertainty … Continue reading →

Maine First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree released the following statement in response to Congressman Jared Golden’s, who represents Maine’s Second District, decision to not seek reelection. “I want to thank my colleague, fellow Mainer, and friend, Congressman Golden for his … Continue reading →

Newly renovated Reiche Elementary School has recently received notice it has attained LEED Silver Certification.  LEED or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of … Continue reading →

Congresswomah Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Senator Angus King (I-ME) led more than 70 members of Congress in condeming the Trump Administration’s decision to end the automatic extension of employment authorization documents (EADs) for individualsl who have filed timelly renewal applications.  … Continue reading →

US Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) today ignored pleas and concerns from more than 20 Maine-based organizations and voted to confirm Joshua Dunlap to a lifetime appointment in the US First Circuit Court of Appeals. Dunlap, who was nominated by President … Continue reading →

EqualityMaine has gathered some information and tips to help you feel informed and prepared to cast your vote tomorrow, Tuesday, November 4th.  Voting is a critical right and EM hopes you will exercise your right to vote.  Now more than … Continue reading →

Rowe Elementary School 5th Grade students will reach the culmination day of their “Robot Petting Zoo” project on Friday, November 7th according to a press release issued by the Portland Public Schools early this afternoon. It will be the conclusion … Continue reading →

The Maine State Library is proud to announce that State Librarian Lori Stockman has been named the 2025 recipient of the Emerson Greenaway Award, the highest honor presented by the New England Library Association (NELA) for distinguished service in librarianship. … Continue reading →

Graham Platner, leader of the pack to unseat the deeply unpopular Senator Susan Collilns (R), was preaching to the choir when he called for change to the establishment that is deliberately destroying our democracy in Washington, DC. Much to his … Continue reading →