The following statement was issued just before 9:00 pm this evening by the office of the Secretary of State Shenna Bellows regarding the tabulation for the District 2 ranked-choice vote between the two leading candidates Jared Golden (D) and Bruce … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) this afternoon called on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to investigate Starbucks for blatant union busting tactics according to a press release received from her office this afternoon.  Pingree issued the following statement after Starbucks … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, Novemer 15, 2022 at 8:31 AM the Portland Regional Communication Center received a call on an administrative line reporting that there was an active shooter at Portland High School according to a press release issued late this afternoon … Continue reading →

DG Fuels, LLC (“DGF”) an emerging leader in drop-in sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) production, announced yesterday the signing of a long-term lease with the Loring Development Authority for 1,240 acres of contiguous land in Aroostook County (a/k/a “The County”).  The … Continue reading →

A recommendation for the 2023 food truck program located at the Cutter Street parking lot off the Eastern Promenade will be presented by city staff tomorrow, Tuesday, November 15 at 5:00 PM.  The REMOTE presentations will be before two city committes; the … Continue reading →

On Thursday, November 17th at the Ft. Allen Park gazebo there will be a Trailside Poetry Reading.  The poetry reading begins at 5:00 pm and runs until 6:00 pm.  The event is hosted by the non-profit Portland Trails. Four poets … Continue reading →

The annual Portland Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled for the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 25, 2022 in Monument Square starting at 4:00 pm.  The annual Holiday Spectacular is hosted by Hood Eggnog.  The downtown Portland Public Library, located directly across … Continue reading →

The Portland Fire Department is hiring Firefighter/EMTs through December 16, 2022 according to a press release issued this morning.  For new recruits, you must meet the following requirements: must be 21 years old or have reached the age of 20 … Continue reading →

The paintings of Jaap Helder, an abstract painter who grew up in The Netherlands and currently lives near Damariscotta, comprise the solo exhibit at MOSS Galleries, on Munjoy Hill. Last spring, he exhibited fifteen (15) paintings at MOSS Galleries, Route … Continue reading →

“Today, we pause to honor the dedication and sacrifice of those who have served Maine and the nation in the US Armed Forces, from the 20th Maine’s valiant defense at Little Round Top to the Maine National Guardsmen and women … Continue reading →