Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his sidekick Senator Susan Collins (R) of Maine do not support another round of COVID-19 aid.  But roughly 7 in 10 voters disagree with them, according to a press release received today, Saturday, May … Continue reading →

A Cianbro construction site in Augusta is reporting multiple cases of the COVID-19 said an official of the company late this afternoon at the construction site on Fore Street, Portland.  The project manager said he had heard of the outbreak … Continue reading →

The city’s Economic Development Committee voted unanimously yesterday to shut down some streets in the Old Port purportedly to provide assistance to businesses in their reopening in time for the summer tourist season.  Shutting down portions of certain streets and … Continue reading →

The Mills Administration announced today, effective immediately, Maine Lodging providers can begin accepting future reservations for stays with an arrival date of June 1st and beyond for Maine residents who comply with the State’s 14-day quarantine requirement. A previous Executive … Continue reading →

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey joined five other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the US Supreme Court supporting a coalition of states defending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) against efforts by the Trump Administration and a group … Continue reading →

Yesterday Governor Janet Mills signed a proclamation extending Maine’s State of Civil Emergency for 30 days through June 11, 2020.   This is Governor Mills’ second extension of the State of Civil Emergency. According to the National Governors Association, all States … Continue reading →

The city of Portland is fast tracking a proposal that would allow restaurants and retail businesses to expand onto outdoor public and private property –  not typically permitted in six downtown streets to be temporarily closed.  They also include sidewalks, … Continue reading →

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general calling for President Trump to ensure the health and safety of meat and poultry processing plant employees, who have been deemed essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.  On … Continue reading →

Four Cumberland County agencies will receive $1,249,043. for services provided to migrants released from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) custody at the southern border from January 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020.  They are: $945,399. to the city … Continue reading →

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Loring Memorial Park which honors the memory of Major Charles J. Loring, Jr., who died an American hero during a bombing mission over North Korea in 1952.  The Park is located at … Continue reading →