Casco Bay Island Transit District (CBITD) is receiving a $2,683,915. grant from the Federal Transit Administration through the CARES ACT passed by Congress in March according to a pres release from Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) issued by her office today. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2020
US House Releases Groundbreaking First Climate Change Report
A report, Solving the Climate Crisis: The Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy, and a Healthy, Resilient and Just America, has just been released according to a press release issued today by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D). It’s the first-ever comprehensive report … Continue reading
Portland Observatory Closed This Summer
Greater Portland Landmarks has announced that the popular Portland Observatory will remain closed this summer. After consultation with the city of Portland and careful consideration for the health of staff, docents and visitors, it has been determined that the Observatory … Continue reading
US House Votes to Protect & Expand Health Care Coverage
The House of Representatives voted today in favor of a piece of legislation which would make health care more affordable and accessible by a vote of 234-179 according to a press release issued by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree’s (D) office. It … Continue reading
Missing Munjoy Hill Cat Found!
Moquito, an eight year old indoor cat that had been missing from home, is back as of this past Saturday morning. Numerous paper posters stapled to trees and poles all over North Street on Munjoy HIll alerted the public to … Continue reading
Scary Times in the Old Port of Portland; 3 Bars on Wharf Street Blamed
“I have written summer right off and am going right into the holidays,” said Rob Sevigny, owner of The Paper Patch, the oldest business on Exchange Street in the Old Port. “Business is down because people can’t access Exchange Street … Continue reading
UPDATED: COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines Must Be Followed City Emphasizes
The city of Portland is reminding businesses that they must follow the state’s COVID-19 reopening guidelines for operation. Following multiple reports of violations from the public, the city will have two code enforcement officers plus the police department on Wharf … Continue reading
Another Reason Not to Vote for Collins on November 3rd
By Marie Follayttar, Mainers for Accountable Leadership. Last night President Trump again took action to end the Affordable Care Act, (ACA). He led an attack against the health of all people in this country last night by filing to dismantle … Continue reading
Mills Approves Distribution of Grant Awards to Municipalities in Maine
Governor Mills announced today that her Administration has approved almost $9 million in grant wards to nearly 100 municipalities across the state under the Keep Maine Healthy Plan to support local COVID-19 public health, education and prevention efforts. Following the … Continue reading
City Hall Halts Re-evaluation of Local Property Because of Pandemic
The city’s assessors office announced on June 19th it is halting implementation of this year’s citywide property re-evaluation until 2021 citing the unknown real estate market and fiscal implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. In March, the city announced it was … Continue reading