“”Today marks the end of construction and the beginning of making homes,” said Nathan Szanton, President of Szanton Company, in his remarks to a sizeable crowd under the circumstances  at 100 Parris Street who gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony.  … Continue reading →

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles has temporarily closed its branch offices in Portland and Kennebunk, after one of the staff members who had worked at both locations this week has tested positive for the COVID-19.  The branches will reopen on … Continue reading →

Maine National Guard officials confirmed yesterday that Maine is planning to provide 175 to 200 National Guardsmen in support of the 59th Presidential Inauguration.  They will depart for Washington, D.C. over the weekend and return a few days following the … Continue reading →

“Transforming” Reiche Elementary School into a 21st century school is the goal of a proposal put forth by an architectural firm.  The firm, Harriman, filed the proposal with the city’s planning office last November. “This project is intended to enhance … Continue reading →

Maine residents who are 70 years or older and adults of all ages with underlying high-risk medical conditions will now be priorities in the immunization program for the State of Maine.  This new strategy will also include additional emergency service … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommendations today to prioritize vaccinations for those 65 and older and those with preexisting conditions: “My fundamental goal throughout this pandemic … Continue reading →

On January 5, 2021, Portland Police received reports from three residents that they received threating letters in their mail.  Since that time we have received six more complaints with two of the reports occurring in late October with a different … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today joined a resolution introduced by Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-MO). condemning the actions of more than 140 members of Congress who attempted to disenfranchise voters nationwide and undermine the results of November’s election.  It directs the … Continue reading →

“What is a city without art?  That’s why I promote local artists here,” said Kevin Ouellette, last week at The Maine Souvenir Shop, 2 Exchange Street in the Old Port of Portland.  He doesn’t want Maine artists to leave because … Continue reading →

Five individuals from three different households at East End Community School (EECS) have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week, resulting in 80 close contacts having to quarantine .  Due to the number of contacts and staff quaranting, EECS … Continue reading →