Members of the House Pro-choice Caucus, have introduced a House Resolution to combat Republican attacks on women’s reproductive freedom. This effort comes amid a slew of anti-choice bills that the House GOP has brought to the floor outside of regular … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2023
One Million $ Secured for New YMCA Child Care in Damariscotta Says Pingree
Late last month, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) announced $1 mlilion in Community Project Funding for the Central LIncoln County YMCA Child Care Center in Damaristocca to expand services and better meet the demand in the community. “The need for child … Continue reading
Gun & Drugs Seized From a Convicted Felon Recently
In the early hours of January 11, 2023, Portland Police officers were called to the 200 block of Woodford Street after a report of suspicious activity. Upon arrival, 35-year-old Tyson Dyer of Portland was found sitting in a vehicle. When … Continue reading
Train & Vehicle Collide on Allen Avenue Yesterday
On Thursday, January 12, 2023 just after 6:00 pm., Police were called to the vicinity of Bruno’s Restaurant on Allen Avenue, where a vehicle drove into the path of an Amtrak train. The vehicle was exiting Bruno’s parking lot and … Continue reading
Trump Organization Fined the Max for Tax Scheme
It was announced this morning that New York has fined the Trump Organization $1.610.00 for its scheme to avoid paying taxes. This is the maximum amount the law allows under these circumatances. This follows last months conviction of the Organization … Continue reading
300 Fore Street Grand Opening Draws Many MaineLaw Grads, Including Governor
The Grand Opening of 300 Fore Street was a delightful blend of memories and a look to the future for many who attended this grand opening of the new headquarters for Maine Law late this afternoon: 4:00 pm – 6:00 … Continue reading
Maine CDC Director Nirav Shah to Join Federal CDC Leadership in March
Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman Govenor of Maine, announced today that Nirav D. Shah, Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (MaineCDC) has been appointed Principal Deputy Director in the US Centers for Disease … Continue reading
Residential Blocks Focus of Portland Foreside Required Meeting on Hill
Blocks 4 and 6 of the Portland Foreside Development at 58 Fore Street on Munjoy Hill were the focus of a city required informational meeting held at the East End Community School cafeteria this evening. About fifty people attended the … Continue reading
Covetrus, on Munjoy Hill, Expands its Veterinarian Services to Florida-Based Company
Covetrus, a global leader in animal-health technology and services, yesterday announced that NewDay Veterinary Care at Pet Paradise, has selected Covetrus Pulse as its cloud-based veterinary operating system (VOS) nationwide. Pulse will enable NewDay Veterinary Care to effectively manage its … Continue reading
Portland Seeks Reps for Homeless Services Center Advisory Group
Two community representatives to serve on the Homeless Services Center (HSC) Neighborhood Advisory Committee are being sought by the city of Portland. The HSC is scheduled to open in March at 654 Riverside Street in the Riverton neighborhood. As part … Continue reading