“We are more than just a bar room,” said Lynn Edwards, manager of the Loring Am Vet Post on Washington Avenue on the east end of Portland this afternoon. We were seated near one of the large windows that provides … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills announced late this week that the ConnectMaine Board of Directors has voted to approve the first round of broadband infrastructure projects funded by the High Speed Internet Infrastructure Board she spearheaded and that Maine voters overwhelmingly … Continue reading →

“We are almost full.  There is a very high level of interest this year in sailing aboard the Lewis R. French,” said Captain Garth Wells, as he prepared for the arrival of passengers for a three day Memorial Day Weekend … Continue reading →

Governor Janet Mills highlighted her proposal through the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to help Maine small businesses afford the cost of health insurance for their employees.  The announcement came this afternoon at Coffee by Design, a company co-founded by … Continue reading →

Portland is looking for companies interested in providing design, marketing, operation and maintenance of a bike share system in Portland.  The city anticipates the first year of the program being a provisional pilot period with possible extensions subsequent to agreement … Continue reading →

The popular Observatory on Munjoy Hill will be opening for the season starting on Saturday, June 5th from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; Thursday – Monday with the last entry time at 5:00 pm.  Access to the Observatory will be … Continue reading →

The Maine Bicentennial Commission (Maine 200) today announced the rescheduled date of the State of Maine Bicentennial Parade presented by Poland Spring.  The parade will march through downtown Auburn and Lewiston beginning at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 21, 2021 … Continue reading →

Cocktail Mary, the popular cocktail bar at 229 Congress Street, is opening for the season this Friday, May 28, 2021 at 2:00 pm.  Seating will be outdoors and no reservations are required according to Isaac MacDougal, owner of the business.  … Continue reading →

Northern Light Health announced this morning that it will increase its minimum starting rate to $15.00 an hour across the organization and thus the state of Maine.  The adjustment has already begun and will be completed by June 1, 2021. … Continue reading →

Hundreds of supporters of Palestine rallied this afternoon at city hall in Portland. Speaker after speaker delivered messages condemning Israel for its oppression of Palestine in Gaza and urging the Biden administration to revise its policies toward Israel. This rally … Continue reading →