McKinsey & Company, one of the world’s largest consulting firms, has settled a $573 million lawsuit brought against it by a coalition of Attorneys General from 47 states. Maine’s Attorney General Aaron Frey is part of the coalition. Because of … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2021
UPDATED: Maine Medical Center Responds to Nurses Unionization Effort With Threat of Different Patient Health Care Possible
Maine Medical Center, (MMC) in response to the recent (January) filing of a union petition, released the following statement this afternoon according to a press release issued by Clay Holtzman, of the Communications Department at MMC. “VALUES: They make MMC … Continue reading
Governor Mills Announces Four Maine Healthcare Superheroes to Attend Super Bowl LX, Thanks to Generousity of Kraft Family
Governor Janet Mills announced today that, as a result of the generosity of the Kraft family, Maine will send four health care superheroes to Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida as part of an all-expense paid trip that includes roundtrip … Continue reading
City Changes Citywide Parking Ban to Yellow Zone Parking Ban Starting Today, Tuesday 2/2 at 10:00 pm
The city has declared a Yellow Zone Parking Ban for today, Tuesday, February 2 starting at 10:00 pm through 6:00 am., Wednesday, February 3. The Yellow Zone parking ban replaces the citywide parking ban that was originally declared for Monday … Continue reading
Judge Rules Against Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Lawsuit
In an Order dated February 1, 2021 Justice of the Superior Court Thomas D. Warren ruled that the “minimum wage provision” is valid and it is effective as of January 1, 2022. The Court debunked most of the arguments presented … Continue reading
People First Portland Introduces “A People First Charter” and On-Line Forum
People First Portland (PFP), the coalition that successfully empowered voters to raise the minimum wage, ban facial surveillance, enact a Green New Deal and protect tenants has published a list of priorities, a video and an on-line forum where residents … Continue reading
UPDATED: City Parking Ban Called for TWO NIGHTS: Starts Tonight, 2/1 at 10:00 pm Through 6:00 am Wednesday, 2/3
A citywide parking ban has been declared beginning tonight Monday, 2/l/ at 10:00 pm through Wednesday, February 3, at 6:00 am. Vehicles left on city streets after 10:00 pm tonight can be toward at the owner’s expense. If towed, vehicles … Continue reading