“We want the Chief,” was the persistent chant as protesters stood on the steps of the Portland Police Department in an eye-ball to eye-ball confrontation with the  long-blue line of  patrolman mute when asked if they had tear gas with … Continue reading →

The Portland Public Library will begin a phased re-opening beginning on Monday, June 1 in accordance with state and city guidelines. The first step in the reopening of the Portland Public Library is to reopen the book drops so patons … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills and Attorney Aaron M. Frey responded to a Statement of Interest filed by the US Department of Justice in which it is trying to undermine the  health and safety of Mainers by trying to end the … Continue reading →

Finally, the white Minneapolis police officer seen in a video as the killer of the black George Floyd was arrested and taken into custody this afternoon. He was charged with third degree murder and manslaughter according to Mike Freeman, Hennepin … Continue reading →

  The House in Washington, DC approved bipartisan legislation which would alter the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and make it more accessible to the small businesses most in need of relief.  The PPP Flexibility Act (HR 7010) would make overdue … Continue reading →

Portland Community Health Center has been awarded $245,988 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to support telehealth services for COVID-19 treatment according to a press release issued by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D. The funding comes from the FCC’s COVID-19 telehealth … Continue reading →

Moody’s Investors Service and Standard & Poors Global Ratings (S&P), have affirmed their credit ratings and outlooks on the Sate of Maine’s general obligation debt.  Moody’s affirmed both their Aa2 rating and stable outlook on Maine’s debt according to a … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills announced today that the reopening of in-door restaurant dining in Cumberland, York and Androscoggin Counties has been delayed indefinitely.  In-door dining had been scheduled to reopen on Monday, June 1st, as the start of Stage 2 … Continue reading →

Memorial Day is the start of the summer tourist season in Portland and Maine in general.  But this year because of the pandemic. that tradition has been turned upside down and the season could be a bust for many small … Continue reading →

Blain Alves, 16, died a week ago today in a tragic accident on Peaks Island that captured the hearts and minds of so many in the area. Blain wasn’t a war hero whose lives are traditionally honored on Memorial Day. … Continue reading →