On Tuesday, March 21st, the Maine legislative committee on  Health Coverage will hold a public hearing on LD 937.  The bill would establish a commission to look at ways that Maine could help facilitate and support foreign-trained physicians who are … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine, proclaimed Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 National Equal Pay Day in Maine, symbolizing how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year.  … Continue reading →

The Maine Irish  Heritage Center (MIHC) this morning hosted Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) at a presentation of a $3 mllion dollar check to the Board for the restoration, update and weatherization of the historic building on the west end of … Continue reading →

The city of Portland has declared a citywide parking ban for Tuesday, March 14, at 10:00 pm through Wednesday, March 15th.  Vehicles left on city streets after 10:00 pm tonight can be towed at the owner’s expense. The public works … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) has directed all State of Maine offices closed today, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 because of a winter storm predicted to bring heavy snow and high winds that will create hazardous driving conditions across the state … Continue reading →

At 6:15 am., on Monday, March 13, 2023, police were dispatched to 168 Grant Street for a report of a disturbance.  Upon arrival they found a victim who had been stabbed with scissors several times and was suffering from multiple … Continue reading →

Maine lobster businesses and industry trade associations today filed a federal lawsuit against the Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation (the “Aquarium”) for making false and defamatory statements about Maine lobster fishing practices and for misleading consumers and commercial lobster buyers about … Continue reading →

The third annual Carnaval Maine ended today on a high note as crowds showd up under bright, sunny skies to enjoy the initial offerings on the Portland waterfront.  The two previous events were held on the Eastern Promenade with an … Continue reading →

Touring former southern plantations and other spots full of heretofore unknown Black history is the journey of Clint Smith, author of the two year old award winning book – “How The Word is Passed.”  It’s also a journey for readers … Continue reading →

The Irish American Club’s Saint Patrick’s Parade will be held tomorrow, Sunday, March 12th, starting at Noon.  The route is along Commercial Street, starting at the intersection of Center Street and ending at Bell Buoy Park, near the Casco Bay … Continue reading →