The Moving Maine Forward plan was unveiled today by Governor Janet Mills, the first woman Governor for the State of Maine. The plan is designed to protect public health and support Maine’s economy as the state approaches its busy and … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Maine Aligns Vaccination Plan with President’s Directive on School Staff & Child Care Providers
Governor Janet Mills announces yesterday that her Administration will align Maine’s vaccination plan with President Biden’s recent directive to make eligible pre-K-12 school staff and child care providers, regardless of age. An estimated 36,400 school staff and 16,000 child care … Continue reading
SeaWeed Co. Gets City OK For Marijuana Retail on Marginal Way
“We got local authorization for a city license this past Friday,” said Kaspar Heinrici, Director of Business Development, for SeaWeed Co. this afternoon at an attractive venue at 23 Marginal Way the company has occupied for two years – waiting … Continue reading
Maine US Delegation Reintroduces Legislation to Add York River to National Park Service
It’s not often that Maine’s US delegation agree on anything. ‘but they have come together to reintroduce the bipartisan York River Wild and Scenic River Act legislation to initiate the final step in the process to add the York River … Continue reading
Hannaford Brothers to Start Offering J&J Vaccine This Week; Google Hannaford.com
“The best vaccine to take is the one closest to your arm,” said Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the MaineCDC, at his briefing today, March 2, from his Augusta office. Dr. Shah was trying to assuage any concern that the … Continue reading
City Issues Public Health Alert on Pain Pills Possibly Laced With Fentanyl
A fatal overdose that may be connected to counterfeit pain pills that have been found to contain fentanyl according to a press release issued from the Portland Police Department today. On February 28, 2021, officers responded to a call at … Continue reading
Portland Expo Ready for First Vaccine Recipients Tomorrow
City employees and Northern Light Mercy Hospital employees were putting the finishing touches this afternoon on the vaccination clinic that is scheduled to open tomorrow, Tuesday, March 2, at 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.. The first five hundred (500) people … Continue reading
Independent Firm Begins Solicitation of Public Information Related to June Protest
Clifton Larson Allen LLP (CLA), the firm hired to conduct an internal affairs investigation related to the Portland Police Department’s response to a protest held on June 1, 2020, is now soliciting feedback from the public as part of an … Continue reading