Governor Janet T. Mills, (D) today signed a proclamation declaring Maine’s solidarity with Ukraine.  The Governor’s proclamation expresses the State of Maine’s solidarity with the people of Ukraine against Russia’s unprovoked invasion and urges all Maine people to join in … Continue reading →

Baby it’s cold outside. But inside  legions of Portlanders are participating in a hot on-line debate between those who oppose the staging of the Second Carnaval ME on a public park on the Eastern Promenade and those who support it. … Continue reading →

The ConnectMaine Authority today celebrated an announcement that it has been awarded a $28 million grant by the US Department of Commerce to bring fast, affordable, internet service to thousands of unserved homes across the state.  The award will fund … Continue reading →

The city of Portland has declared a citywide parking ban starting tonight, Friday, February 25 at 10:00 pm through 6:00 am, Saturday February 26.  Vehicles left on city streets after 10:00 pm can be towed at the owner’s expense. Additionally, … Continue reading →

There is an on-going investigation by the Portland Police Department about damage done to a fence surrounding the monument at the  juncture of Congress Street and the Eastern Promenade on Munjoy Hill according to information received by the Department spokesperson … Continue reading →

Early last month, Green on the HIll Properties, submitted a site plan for the construction of a rental building at 7 Marion Street on Munjoy Hill.  The plan was submitted by the developer Nate Green and Samantha Connelly, who currently … Continue reading →

Last week the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved a one-time credit for approximately 90,000 low-income customers of Central Maine Power (CMP) and Versant Power to help offset increased electric supply rates.  The one-time credit is expected to be applied … Continue reading →

2021 was the most profitable year in the history of Maine’s lobster fishery.  At $724,949,426, the landed value in the iconic fishery jumped by 75% over 2020, by far the single larget increase in value year after year, according to … Continue reading →

A meeting between Housing Management Resources, Portland city officals and Maine State Housing, was scheduled to be held on Tuesday,February 15, 2022, to assess whether or not the  demolition of two townhouses and the ramifications thereof that burned last month … Continue reading →

Maine political leaders are urging the Biden Administration to extend federal cost share measures amid the ongonig COVID-19 emergency which are set to expire on April 1, 2022.  Currently, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides a 100 % Federal … Continue reading →