The Maine Department of Education (MDOE) designated Cumberland County as “yellow” on December 18, due to an increase in cases and positivity rates.  That designation was renewed on December 31st and remains in place according to a press release from … Continue reading →

Over forty-six thousand doses of the COVID-19 vaccine had been administered in Maine as of today according to Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine CDC.  Most of them, just over 43,362, were first doses of the vaccine with 3,271 … Continue reading →

In the wake of an attempted coup on the US government encouraged by President Trump, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME.) today co-sponsored two separate House resolutions to impeach President Trump for seditious acts.  Pingree also joined her fellow House members in … Continue reading →

A second round of free PPE Give-A-Way to Portland businesses is being launched by the city of Portland according to a press release issued this morning by the city’s spokeswoman. The city is pleased to offer its second round of … Continue reading →

“Like many Americans, I condemn the violence and destruction occurring at the US Capitol.  Our country has conducted a free and a fair election in which the American people have spoken and now the powerful transfer of power a hallmark … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME.) yesterday joined a resolution introduced by Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA).  to censure and condemn President Donald J. Trump for attempting to overturn the results of the November 2020 presidential election in the State of Georgia.  The … Continue reading →

In order to continue helping local businesses through the pandemic, the Portland City Council approved an extension of the City’s emergency proclamation as well as outdoor dining operations through MAY 10, 2021.  This will allow restaurants and retailers to continue … Continue reading →

Last month a third lawsuit was filed against Upright Properties, LLC  in Superior Court on behalf of neighbors Steve and Ann Kremer.  The Kremers own the property located at 128F North Street – located in front of 128R where Upright … Continue reading →

“My focus is on building my project, not the lawsuit, since my attorneys have assured me it has almost no chance of impacting the project,” wrote Josh Wojcik, in an email to this blogger on January 1, 2021 morning.  “…I’m … Continue reading →

“I’m a literary artist,” said Richard Wilson this afternoon at the Opening Day of the Mayo Street Arts Pop-up Gallery show at 67 Washington Avenue. “My sketches tell stories.” Richard said he doesn’t have any religious background, but one of … Continue reading →