This morning Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman govern of Maine, announced that the first round of $450. Winter Energy Relief Payments are being mailed to eligible Maine taxpayers today. The $450. Winter Relief Payments are part of … Continue reading
Citizen Initiative Regarding Some Public Funding Approved by Secretary of State
The citizen initiative petition regarding voter approval for certain public borrowing has been found valid the Secretary of State Shenna Bellows confirmed late last week. The petitions for “An Act to Require Voter Approval of Certain Borrowing by Government Controlled … Continue reading
Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested Late This Week in Back Cove Parking Lot
An alert Portland Police Officer located the suspect wanted for the Norway Savings Bank robbery late this week and he was placed under arrest without incident at the Back Cove Parking Lot off Preble Street around noon on Thursday, January … Continue reading
Portland Public Library Welcomes New Executive Director Arriving in April
Sarah Moore has been hired to serve as the new Executive Director of the Portland Public Library starting on April 19, 2023 according to a press release received from the Library yesterday. Moore arrives from Zionville, Indiana where she served … Continue reading
Sea Dogs 2023 Coaching Staff Announced; Season Starts April 6th
The Boston Red Sox have announced the Sea Dogs coaching staff for the 2023 season that starts on April 6th. Chad Epperson will return for his second season as the Sea Dogs manager. HItting Coach Doug Clark and Strength & … Continue reading
Actor & USM Alum Tony Shalhoub Named Honorary Chair for ‘Center for Arts’ Campaign, Donates to Campaign
Actor and USM Alum Tony Shalhoub was named Honorary Chair of the Center for Arts campaign this afternoon at a celebration on the University of Southern Maine campus, Portland. The award winning actor also announced that he is donating $150,000. … Continue reading
Guns Stolen From Cars in Portland Say Police
The Portland Police Department is urging those who keep guns in their vehicles to ensure they are locked and secured. On Wednesday, January 25th, two 9mm handguns were stolen from two different vehicles. Vehicle break-ins are on the rise in … Continue reading
Death at Frederic Street Campsite Ruled a Homicide
On January 18, 2023, at approximately 4:40 pm., police were called to a campside at the end of Frederic Street, near the Fore River Parkway Trail System, for the report of a person in need of medical assistance. Officers located … Continue reading
Public Meeting on Construction of a ‘Center for the Arts’ at USM Campus Next Week
You are invited to attend a public meeting to discuss plans for construction of a Center for the Arts building, 111 Bedford Street, on the University of Southern Maine Campus , Portland. The meeting will occur in person at Abromson … Continue reading
Governor Mills on State Office Closures for Tomorrow, Thursday, January 26th Due to Incoming Weather
Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine, has directed state offices in Oxford, Franklin, Somerset, Piscataquis, Penobscot, Aroostook, Hancock and Washington counties closed all day tomorrow, Thursday, January 26, 2023 due to the incoming storm. State … Continue reading