The Portland Board of Public Education voted this afternoon Friday, December 16 to accept the resignation of Superintendent Xavier Botana, effective January 31, 2023 or the starting date of an interim superintendent whichever occurs first. In a statement he read … Continue reading →

Portland Public Schools Superintendent Xavier Botana plans to offer his resignation to the Portland Board of Public Education at an executive session the Board has scheduled for 4:00 pm today, Friday, December 16th.  The Board then is expected to take … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills, (D) issued the following statement in response to Senate President Troy JDackson and House Speaker Ross-Talbot temporarily appointing an Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the Winter (Heating) … Continue reading →

The Inauguration of Governor Janet T. Mills (D) will take place on Wednesday, January 4, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Augusta Civic Center, Augusta.  The ceremony is free and open to the public.  Tickets may be reserved on a … Continue reading →

With heavy snow expected across much of Maine tomorrow afternoon, Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine, has directed the early closure of all State offices tomorrow, Friday December 16, 2022 at 1:00 pm. “Maine Emergency … Continue reading →

The Ribbon Cuting Ceremony at Grand Opening at Covetrus Today. “Maine is on the move.  Munjoy Hill is becoming a technology hub,” said Governor Janet T. Mills (D) during opening remarks at the grand opening of the headquarters of COVETRUS … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at about 8:40 pm, a 41 year old male was seriously injured with he was struck by a car while crossing the road.  The collision occurred at the intersection of Brighton and Taft Avenues.  The … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) announced today the award of $2.25 million to strengthen Maine’s health care workforce by expanding opportunities for health care professionals in rural communities and establishing a new system to match people to those opportunities. The … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) was one of three members of Congress who led a group of 25 members of Congress in a push to get emergency relief for US organic dairy and poultry farmers amid skyrocketing feed costs that are … Continue reading →

Four Maine Businesses were recognized by Governor Janet T. Mills (D) at a ceremony at The Blaine House according to a press release issued by her office this afternoon. The four winners are: MedRhythms, Inc.; Central Maine Motors Auto Group; … Continue reading →