“Maine has a long, deep  connection to the sea.  The blue economy and our marine heritage industries are thriving and progressing because of that connection,” Wade Merritt, President of the Maine International Trade Center, told a crowd of almost three … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) today announced she tested positive for COVID-19 and released the following statement: “Today I tested positive for COVID-19.  Although I am only experiencing mild symptoms thanks to being vaccinated and boosted for the safety of others, … Continue reading →

Seagriculture, Europe’s largest annual seaweed conference. will make its debut in the US tomorrow.  It will take place at The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel in downtown Portland. The conference starts tomorrow Wednesday, September 7 and runs through Thursday, September 8, … Continue reading →

On Friday, September 2, 2022, the nation’s largest telecommunications provider dropped a federal lawsuit challenging a Maine law limiting internet service providers (ISPS) ability to use, disclose or sell their customers’ personal information. The ISPS filed suit in February of … Continue reading →

Labor Day was celebrated by many in the Portland area  at a Sip-in at Starbucks, Middle Street, in the Old Port of Portland today.  The event drew a crowd of union sympathizers and officials where the talk centered on the … Continue reading →

Whether or not the current food trucks will return next season is a question that could be decided over the coming months.  Organizing around issues of common concern is expected to take place in the coming months according to several … Continue reading →

Police responded to the report of two separate shootings in the Riverton Park Housing Complex that occurred overnight: The first incident occurred on Friday, September, 2022, just after 8:00 pm when a caller reported hearing several gunshots coming from the … Continue reading →

The Portland City Council unanimously approved the ballot questions and summaries for the November 8th election approved by the 2020 Charter Commission at this evenings meeting – with one exception. Representing the non-threatening status quo were two former city councilors … Continue reading →

RockStep Solutions, a tech startup software company headquartered iin Portland, recently closed a $5.3 million Series A priced equity financing round.  With this new financing, RockStep will invest in product development, market expansion and continue to grow its team. RockStep … Continue reading →