The news that the FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccine late today prompted the following response from Governor Janet Mills early this evening: “The authorization of Johnson & Johnson vaccine is another … Continue reading →

“This shipping container has been a great place to get started.  We are ready for the next step,” said Monica Danforth, shop manager of Mulxiply/Campfire, in one of the units of the retail black boxes at 93 Washington Avenue on … Continue reading →

In an effort to save lives and ensure that health care providers can effectively and quickly vaccinate as many people as possible, Governor Janet T. Mills announced today that Maine will adopt an age-based approach to expanding eligibility.  As a … Continue reading →

Northern Light Mercy Hospital, which is operating the community vaccination clinic at the Portland Expo opening Tuesday, March 2, 2021, now has vaccination appointment openings available for next Tuesday and Thursday, can register here:  covid.northernlighthealth.org. Those seeking an appointment must … Continue reading →

People First Portland (PFP) and the Foreside Tenants Union (FTU) filed a 21 page request in Superior Court on Monday, February 22, 2021, to intervene on behalf of the voters and tenants of Portland in opposition to the baseless attempt … Continue reading →

Three new hires have been added to the Portland Police Department it was announced yesterday. They are: Alternative Response Liaison, Substance Use Disorder Liaison and Media and Community Relations Liaison.   The Alternative Response Liaison and Media and Community Relations Liaison … Continue reading →

Northern Light Mercy Hospital, which is operating the community vaccination clinic at the Portland Expo opening Tuesday, March 2, is seeking volunteers for a variety of roles, both clinical and non-clinical.  Please visit:  COVID.northernlighthealth.org/Volunteer/Register. Following the announcement of the Clinic, … Continue reading →

For anyone who has been sitting on the sidelines waiting for a way to support healthcare workers and make a difference in our community during COVID-19, now’s there a chance to move from the sidelines to the frontlines! To register, … Continue reading →

A Resettlement Coordinator to assist families who are experiencing homelessness at the city’s Family Shelter is sought by the city of Portland’s Health & Human Services Department.  Many of these homeless have recently arrived in Maine and are seeking asylum.  … Continue reading →

Although the effort to create a historic district on Munjoy Hill has been underway for three years, Councilor Andrew Zarro has many questions that have not been asked previously he said this afternoon in a telephone interview. That’s why Zarro, … Continue reading →