Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first women governor of Maine, announced today that effective immediately, all Maine adults age 18 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot, regardless of underlying medical condition. Expanding booster eligibility will … Continue reading
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Maine Lobstermen’s Association Responds to Appeals Court Decision Reinstating Gulf Lobstering Ban
“Maine Lobstermen’s Association (“MLA”) is extremely disappointed with the Appeals Court ruing. The massive closure will create economic hardship for too many Maine lobstermen who have already invested in gear, rigged up and are fishing in these productive waters. MLA … Continue reading
Maine Lobstermen’s Association Starts Campaign to Save Industry
The Maine Lobstermen’s Association (“MLA”) announced today it has launched a four point three-year $10 million fundraising campaign to fight the onerous federal regulations that threaten the future of the lobster industry in Maine according to a press release issued … Continue reading
Gulf of Maine Research Institute Buys Union Wharf
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) and the Proprietors announced yesterday they have signed a purchase and sale agreement to transfer ownership of Union Wharf to GMRI to protect and preserve working waterfront access in Portland Harbor. In March, … Continue reading
New Freeport Art Gallery Answers A Need for Artists’ Exhibit Space
The June establishment of the Meetinghouse Arts Gallery is but one answer to the need for exhibit space said artist/curator Janice L. Moore earlier this month. It’s no secret that artists in southern Maine have been looking for gallery space … Continue reading
Governor Mills to Attend White House Signing of Historic Infrastructure Bill Benefiting Maine
Governor Janet T. Mills, (D), the first woman Governor of Maine, will travel to Washngton, D.C. today, Monday, November 15, to join President Biden, his Administration and others in the White House as the President signs into law the $1.2 … Continue reading
Biking for Food Donations at the Annual Cranksgiving Starting at Gear Hub
“I love any event where you can raise money for a charity while being physically active,” said Chris Allen, this afternoon as he sipped a Dymark Ale at Rising Tide Brewing Company, 103 Fox Street. Rising Tide is where the … Continue reading
Seafood Industry to Receive $10 M Starting Early Next Year Says Governor Mills
Maine’s seafood industry will be the recipient of $10 million in federal funds starting early next year Governor Janet T. Mills, the first woman Governor of Maine, announced on Wednesday in front of Luke’s Lobster on the Portland waterfront. These … Continue reading
Veterans’ Day Important to Major Charles J. Loring, Jr. Family
“The five of us served in the Armed Services. So, Veterans’ Day means a lot. I’m the only one of the five brothers still here. So I enjoy representing them,” said Paul Loring, 90, following a gathering of his large … Continue reading
Rodriquez Wins Council Seat After Mazer Concedes This Afternoon
“The campaign is only one part of it all. The real work really starts now,” said Roberto Rodriguez, early this afternoon following the gracious concession of Brandon Mazer at the Ocean Gateway on the Portland waterfront. Mazer conceded to Rodriguez … Continue reading