Today, registered nurses at Northern Maine Medical Center (NMMC) in Fort Kent voted overwhelmingly, 62% in favor, to join Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (MSNA/NNOC).  NNOC is an affiliate of National Nurses United. “We are thrilled that our … Continue reading →

Portland Police were called to 408 Forest Avenue (Crown Fried Chicken) on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 5:25 pm for a reported robbery.  A male entered the business and displayed a black handgun while demanding cash before fleeing out the … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) today formally requested that President Joe Biden issue a Major Disaster Declaration to help Maine counties recover from the severe December storm that brought significant flooding, power outages and damage to central and western Maine. … Continue reading →

The city of Portland has declared a citywide Parking Ban starting at 10:00pm Tuesday, January 16 and ending at 6:00 am Wednesday, January 17th.  Vehicles left on city streets after 10;00 pm tonight can be towed at the owner’s expense. … Continue reading →

“It was the strongest and most expensive storm ever,” said Johnny DiMillo, 55, one of three owner-managers of the iconic restaurant on the Portland waterfront this afternoon.  And the amiable son of the founder of the car ferry turned waterfront … Continue reading →

Portland Police were dispatched to 70 Forest Avenue (YMCA) at 12:53 am on Friday, January 12, 2024 for a report of an assult.  Sixty year old David Hannauer was found unconscious and suffering from serious injuries.  He was transpsorted to … Continue reading →

Goveror Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine and its first woman AG, issued the following statement today in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. imparted upon us many enduring lessons, … Continue reading →

“Our opening day was  the day of the blizzard.  There were lots of people here to welcome us to Munjoy Hill,” said Amanda Kate Forman, co-owner of the new Double Great Coffee, 100 Congress Street this afternoon.  This afternoon when … Continue reading →

The city of Portland is alerting the public that Portland is under the following weather cautions for Saturday, January 13th: COASTAL FLOOD WARNING from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm, WIND ADVISORY from 4:00 am to 4:00 pm. The biggest concern … Continue reading →

You are invitd to attend a press conference hosted by the Maine Coalition for Palestine on Saturday, January 13 at 9:00 am at the Portland Media Center, 516 Congress Street, Portland. This statewide coalition is calling on Maine’s Congressional delegation … Continue reading →