The launch of the State Property Tax Deferral Program was announced today by Governor Janet Mills, (D), the first woman Governor of the State. The Program will cover the annual property tax bills of eligible Maine people who are ages … Continue reading →

Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the MaineCDC, said at his weekly press briefing earlier this afternoon, that 70% of people hospitalized for COVID are not fully vaccinated.  This  fact followed his initial comments that as of today, there are 382 … Continue reading →

“This isn’t about sending care packages or Hallmark cards (though those are certainly nice), “said Maine Council of Churches Executive Director, Rev. Jane Field.  “For starters, it’s about making it difficult and necessary decision to retirm to virtual online worship … Continue reading →

Last night, January 3, 2022, the Portland City Council voted unanimously to implement a mask mandate ordinance for the city of Portland.  People (ages 2+) must wear masks when inside public places in Portland as of Wednesday, January 5, 2022 … Continue reading →

The walk-in covid-19 vaccination clinic has reopened today as previously stated in this blog. It is located at the former Pier 1 at the Maine Mall in South Portland.  Referred to as the “Booster Blitz” it closed down for the … Continue reading →

Since December 24, 2021, there have been 2 fatal overdoses and 21 nonfatal overdoses according to a press release issued this afternoon by the Portland Police Department.  Narcan was administered by the first responders or bystanders in 14 of the … Continue reading →

Monument Square in downtown Portland will be the site of a candelight Vigil for Democracy to commemorate the first anniversary of the right-wing attack supported by The Donald on democracy at the US Capitol a year ago.  It runs from … Continue reading →

Walmart, Falmouth, received a shiptment of 400 BINAX, home COVID tests yesterday. As of this morning, the supply was sold out according to an employee of the pharmacy earlier this afternoon.  This employee said he does not know when the … Continue reading →

Mary Smith attended a New Year’s Eve party in Portland last night.  She didn’t know everyone there, so she stopped in at Walgreens, 127 Marginal Way, to pick up several home test kits before heading back to Lincolnville she said. … Continue reading →