After a string of commercial burglaries in Portland between February 18 – 26, 2023, police have arrested Jesse Howard, 31, who is suspected of burglarizing several downtown businesses.  He was taken into custody by the South Portland Police Department on … Continue reading →

With the ongoing winter storm posing hazardous driving conditions for the evening commute, Governor Janet T. Mills (D), has directed all state offices closed at 3:00 pm today, February 28, 2023. “I urge all Maine people who are traveling to … Continue reading →

The city of Portland has called a citwide parking ban starting tonight, Tuesday, February 28th at 10:00 pm through Wednesday, March 1st at 6:00 am.  Vehicles left on city streets can be towed at the owner’s expense. For more information, … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine, today announced that four Career and Technical Education (CTE) schools in Maine will receive $15M in grant funding through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan for program, equipment and … Continue reading →

The state of Maine is slated to receive $17,961,000. in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The fundiing will support Maine communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure … Continue reading →

The Scarborough BMV branch has announced that once again it will be closed at least until Wednesday, March 1st due to continued cleanup work required following water damage that resulted from bitterly cold temperatures a couple weeks ago. BMV staff … Continue reading →

The Scarborouh BMV branch will be closed on Friday, February 24, due to continued cleanup work required following  recent water damage that resulted from bitterly cold temperatures a oouple of weeks ago. Earlier in February a roof drain above the … Continue reading →

Umaru W. Balde, of Iowa, has been hired by the city of Portland, as its first Jusrice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (JDEI) Director.  He will began in April at a yearly salary of $113,168.  Additionally, Mr. Balde can be reimbursed … Continue reading →

The city of Portland has announced there is a citywide parking ban for Thursday, February 23 starting att 10:00 pm and running through 6:00 am, Friday, February 24.  Vehicles left on city streets after 10:00 pm tonight can be towed … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) has directed all state of Maine offices closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 23, 2023.  This announcement is in anticipation of a significant storm arriving this evening that is expected to bring heavy snow and sleet and … Continue reading →