With Maine impacted by a severe Nor’easter that has created hazardous travel conditions and widespread power outages, Governor Janet T. Mills (D) has directed the State of Maine offices to open on a delayed schedule tomorrow, Friday, April 5, 2024 … Continue reading
Navis Cafe Attracts Memorable Diners on Snowy Day in Portland
“We came up here to lend an extra hand in the play-offs. The Maine Celtics are playing in the first round of playoffs tonight at the Expo,” said Gio Cardillo, 24. He is the IT and Operations Manager for the … Continue reading
Maine Hardware Open as Long as Possible Today Says Manager Currier
“We just got in a truckload of generators,” said Tim Currier, manager of Maine Hardware, 274 St. John Street, Portand, just before 9:00 am this morning. “We will stay open as long as people in the community need us,” he … Continue reading
Portland Modifies Parking Ban Announcement Issued Earlier Today; City Hall Closed Thursday, April 4th
The City understands this storm is expected to still be underway through tomorrow, April 4, Thursday morning. It is unknown at this time whether or not the city will have to call another parking ban for Thursday night. SO, cars … Continue reading
State Offices Will be Closed Tomorrow, Thursday, April 4 due to Expected Nor’easter Says Governor
In anticipation of a severe storm expected to bring heavy snow, sleet and high winds, Governor Janet T. Mills (D) has directed the State of Maine offices closed tomorrow, Thursday, April 4, 2024. The Governor is urging Maine people to … Continue reading
Portland Declares Parking Ban Starting Tonight Through Thursday, April 4th at 6:00 AM
The city of Portland has called for a parking ban starting tonight Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 10:00 pm and running Thursday, April 4th at 6:00 am. Vehicles left on city streets after 10:00 pm tonight can be towed at … Continue reading
Congresswoman Pingree Leads Push for Seafood Focused Priorities in Next Farm Bill
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) today led 35 bipartisana members of Congress in a letter to Agriculture Committee leaders urging the establshment of an office of Seafood Policy and Program Integration of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Committee leaders urging … Continue reading
Governor Mills Promotes Maine as Premier Eclipse Destination for April 8th
Governor Janet T. Mills (D) today promoted Maine as one of the top destinations to witness the once-in-a-generation event and urged eclipse viewers to plan ahead so they can safely enjoy it. This promotion of a historic total solar eclipse … Continue reading
Grand Opening of “Freedom’s Edge Cider” Tasting Room Set for April 4 – 6th in East Bayside
You are invited to attend the grand opening of the hard tasting room for Freedom’s Edge Cider on Thursday, April 4th at 31 Diamond Street in East Bayside, said Kerri Runge, general manager of the hard cider tasting room this … Continue reading
Congresswoman Pingree Announces Award of Over $30 M to Upstate Maine Thanks to “IRA” Passage
Sixteen United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants and loans worth $2.1 million for businesses in midcoast Maine were announced today by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-lst District). The infusion of rural development funding comes from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) … Continue reading