A rally protesting the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade will begin at Lincoln Park at 5:15 pm this afternoon.  Protesters will then proceed to nearby city hall to ramp up the  protest against the Supreme Court’s decision announced … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine, issued the following statement this morning on the US Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade: “This decision is a fundamental assault on women’s rights and on reproductive freedom … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine, announced today that her Administration is taking action to deliver relief for Maine’s commercial fishermen and aquaculturists. The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) will use $8.3 million in … Continue reading →

Portland’s annual summer meal site program will be in operation starting on Monday, June 27th according to a press release issued by the Portland Public Schools this afternoon.  Meals and times will be posted at sites and maps have been … Continue reading →

The 2022 Maine Boatbuilders Show has been canceled.  The disappointing news came as a surprise to many from all over the northeast who made the annual boat show a part of their summer routine in Maine. It was scheduled  to … Continue reading →

Tandem Mobility, a full service micromobiilty operator, is launching Portland Bikeshare this summer.  The new program will offer 150 traditional geared cruiser bikes and 50 electric- assist bikes at dedicated parking hubs across Portland.  Bikes will be available to rent … Continue reading →

A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with the April 24 homicide of Donald Coffin.  Coffin was an occupant of a vehicle parked in the area of 107 Woodford Street when just after 1:00 am, he was approached by … Continue reading →

“Far more people than were expected attended these activities,” said Bri Lane, the Talent Booker for Main Stage, at the Gay Pride Festival at Deering Oaks Park this afternoon. Lane, a musician, with a band performing at the Main Stage … Continue reading →

The annual Gay Pride Parade kicks off tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, June 18, at 1:00 pm at Monument Square.  This return follows a two year pause because of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The route proceeds down Congress Street to Congress Square Park.  … Continue reading →

The embattled Chancellor of the University of Maine System, Chancellor Dannel Malloy, has had his contract extended until mid-July by the Trustees according to a statement issued by Margaret Nagle, spokeswoman for the System.  The statement is: “Upon advice of … Continue reading →