“We were hoping to open before Christmas,” said Will Fisher this afternoon at his new tasting room at 115 Fox Street. “Everyone is in a good mood and enjoying themselves.” And indeed the bright and light tasting room was packed … Continue reading →

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Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap has announced the final costs of the recount of ballots in the November 6, 2018 General Election US House of Representatives Congressional District 2 race. The cost for the Secretary of State to conduct the … Continue reading →

The Tenth Annual Island Crafters Show & Sale at Andy’s Old Port Pub took place late this afternoon. Crafters were busy setting up their display tables in the pool room when this blogger had an opportunity to visit with them. … Continue reading →

Governor-elect Janet Mills applauded the expansion of internet service and broadband infrastructure by Charter Communications this morning at Sea Bags Maine on the Portland waterfront. Charter Communications is a division of Spectrum. She said in part: “The high-speed internet helps … Continue reading →

A new fund is being created for Portland Public Services (PPS) students and their families and also nutrition investments and initiatives within the district. Examples of types of donations include:  paying off school lunch balances; buying food for school parties; … Continue reading →

The third and final phrase for a new, six-story building has received approval from the Portland Planning Board.  The approval is for Maine Medical Center’s (“MMC”)  $525 million expansion and modernization plan. MMC will expand private room offerings and private state-of-the-art … Continue reading →

Governor-elect Janet Mills today announced that she will nominate Kirsten Figueroa, chief of the Administration Services Division in the Attorney General’s office, to serve as the next Commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS).  Figueroa will bring … Continue reading →

“I’ll be returning to Peru in February or March of next year.  I’m very low on fabric,” said Abby Pratt this afternoon. She was cutting out gorgeously, colorful pieces of wool that will be turned into stunning pillow covers.   “I’ll … Continue reading →

Governor-elect Janet Mills issued the following response to last night’s ruling by a federal judge in Texas on the Affordable Care Act today. “This is a backward, poorly-reasoned decision, but it does not change the fact the Affordable Care Act … Continue reading →