Legislation supported by Secretary of State Shanna Bellows that would make permanent many of the innovative measures the State put in place for voters during the  pandemic passed in the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee today by a 5-4 vote, … Continue reading →

Effective May 24, 2021, Maine will adopt a new policy that allows fully vaccinated people not to wear face masks indoors according to a press release from Governor Mills office issued today.  This aligns with the policy of the US … Continue reading →

The Mills Administration announced yesterday changes to its public health protocols effective Monday, May 24, 2021. Those changes include lifting all capacity limits and requirements to physically distance in all public outdoor settings; and lifting all capacity limits in public … Continue reading →

The city of Portland Assessor today announced a slight delay, four weeks, in the expected timeframe for sending out notices of new assessed values to all property owners as part of the city’s Revaluation Project.  Originally anticipated to be mailed … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills announced  yesterday that Maine has reached another vaccination milestone, delivering at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine to more than 70% of Maine people age 18 and older, according to the US Center for Disease … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills today unveiled her Administration’s Part 2 budget for the Fiscal year (FY) 2022 – 2023 biennium, a proposal that makes a historic investment in Maine public schools and meets the State’s obligation to pay 55% of … Continue reading →

Yesterday the Mills Administration released the following statement after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded authorization to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15 years old. “The Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective at preventing serious … Continue reading →

The city of Portland this evening released new information regarding absentee ballots for the June 8 special election: that includes the Charter Commissioners and the School Budget Referendum. Absentee ballots will be available TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021.  Those who have … Continue reading →

The 200th Portland High School graduation will be held on Thursday, June 3, at 11:00 am at Fitzpatrick Stadium.  (Rain date, Friday, June 4th, at 1:30 pm) Graduates will be allowed to invite a set number of family members/supporters.  Graduates … Continue reading →

Late last week Governor Janet T. Mills presented a bond proposal aimed at rebuilding Maine’s transportation systems and conserving lands and waters in honor of famed Maine sportsman George A. Smith, who died in February after a long and courageous … Continue reading →