Governor Janet T. Mills (D) announced this morning that she is closing all State of Maine offices for the full day today, Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Previously State offices were scheduled to open at 12:00 pm today. “With significant damage … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2023
Governor Mills Delays Opening of State Offices Tomorrow Until Noon
Governor Janet T. Mills (D) has delayed the opening of State of Maine offices until 12:00 pm tomorrow Tuesday, December 19, 2023. The Cross Office Building, located at 111 Sewall Street, in Augusta, will remain closed all day tomorrow to … Continue reading
Neighborhood Meeting Next Month on New Construction at 56 Cumberland Avenue
You are invited to attend a neighborhood meeting on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Cloudport Coworking Multispace, 63 Federal Street, Portland, at 6:30 pm. The reason for the meeting is to discuss plans for the construction for a new five … Continue reading
Governor Mills Announces $985,000 in Grants to Recruit, Train and Retain Maine Educators
Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of the state and its first woman AG, announced today that her Administration has awarded six schools a total of $985,000 to recruit, train and retain educators through pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship … Continue reading
State of Maine Offices Closing Today at 1:00 pm Due to Wind Storm
Gpvermpr Janet T. Mills (D) announced this morning that State of Mane offices will close today at 1:00 pm today, Monday, December 18, 2023 to allow State employees to travel home safely in the wind storm, which is expected to … Continue reading
NOVEL Soft Opening Set For Wednesday with Harsh Words for City Permitting Office
“We don’t want to compete with the holidays,” said Nate Donovan, a co-owner of Novel, this afternoon at 643 Congress Street in downtown Portland. That’s why a soft launch for the book bar & cafe is scheduled for Wednesday, December … Continue reading
Distinctive Gifts for Discerning Gift Giving This Holiday Season
Every time this blogger visits The Post Supply, there is something new to win the admiration of this gift giver. This time it’s a coffee mug with an oversized handle – they are available in two sizes and in three … Continue reading
City to “Sweep” Harbor View Encampment Starting Tuesday Despite Objection from Preble Street
The city announced this morning that it will “resolve” the Harbor View Memorial Park encampment starting on Tuesday, December 19th. In other words, that’s when a sweep of the area will start. This move complies with the city’s policy that … Continue reading
MaineCF Awards $206K to Greater Portland Nonprofits for 2023
The Maine Communiy Foundation (MaineCF) Welch Charitable Fund has awarded $285,641. to 18 organizations that serve Greater Portland it was announced earlier this week. The fund supports organizations that assist people in need with preference to nonprofits focused on youth, … Continue reading
Pingree Blasts Approved Impeachment Drive by House Republicans
After the Republican-led House late today approved a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden without any evidence, Maine’s Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement: “House Republicans’ drive to impeach President Biden is based on zero evidence. After months … Continue reading