Governor Janet T. Mills (D) and Maine’s delegation yesterday completed a weeklong trip to Norway and Denmark focused on establishing Maine as a US leader in the Gulf of Maine development and deployment of floating offshore wind turbines. Following the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2024
The Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation Award PPS $25K for “Diverse” Libraries
The Portland Public Schools have been awarded $25,000 from The Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation to purchase books for the libraries of each of the district’s three middle schools: Lyman Moore, King and Lincoln. Each school’s library will be able … Continue reading
Pingree Applauds Administration’s Rule to Replace Lead Pipes Within 10 Years
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) recently announced she is pleased the Biden-Harris administration and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their final rule requiring states to identify and replace lead pipes within ten years – a provision Pingree has long pushed … Continue reading
Public Meeting on Libbytown Project; October 19th at City Hall
You are invited to attend an open house and public meeting to discuss the preliminary design for the Libbytdown Safety and Accessibility Project. The event is slated for Thursday, October 17, 2024 stardting at 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The … Continue reading
Future Location of AMVets Post 25 Uncertain Due to Parking Issues
“We don’t want to sell this property, but if we have to because of the lack of parking, across the street we may be forced to do that,” said a member of the executive board of the AMVets Post 25 … Continue reading
OCTOBER 7th: A Day of Remembrance and Reflection
“Today conflicts across the globe, much like the one raging in the Middle East, have far reaching consequences. They touch the lives of people far from the epicenter of hostility and drive discussion and debate that are important but that … Continue reading
Maine State Police Investigate Double Homicide in Bath This Morning; Three Deceased
On Sunday, October 6, 2024 shortly before 7:00 am., Bath Police responded to 10 Crawford Drive in Bath for the reports of a shooting. Upon arriving on scene, officers from multiple law enforcement agencies, located two adult women suffering from … Continue reading
Third Annual Cider Press Party at Mt. Joy Orchard Attracts Many
About 100 people attended the Third Annual Cider Press Party at Mt. Joy Orchard on Munjoy Hill this afternoon. The party at the ten year old orchard ran from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm. The weather cooperated with the sun … Continue reading
Location Matters for Restaurants During Uncertain Days
“Our business is down significantly from last year,” said Doug Perry, Co-owner and Chef at Bake Maine at 122 Washington Avenue on the east end of Portand. Perry, who has just reopened a similar business on the Post Road, in … Continue reading
Governor Mills Announcement on Heating Oil Reliance Drop
Governor Janet T. Mills (D) the first woman governor of Maine, announced yesterday that the number of Maine households reliant on oil as their primary heat source fell by move than 6% between 2022 and 2023, the largest year over … Continue reading