The Portland City Council is seeking feedback during a workshop on Monday, March 13, 6:00 – 8:00 pm on the development of a Clean Elections Ordinance. This feedback is sought following voter adoption last November of Question 3, to “Approve … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced early this morning that more than  $1.2 million in grant funding for affordable housing efforts has been designated for Maine’s First Congressional District.  The NeighborWorks Amerca funding … Continue reading →

The Scarborough BMV will be open on Thursday, March 2 for both walk in services and preschedled appointments.  This good news follows a series of closures due to bitterly cold temperatures several weeks ago that caused water damage according to … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine, today announced $1.6 million in funding to support innovative transportation initiatives for four Maine employees to help them grow and retain their workforces. The four grants announced today were … Continue reading →

SNOWLION Rep. is seeking an actresss/singer for “The Christmas Bride in Concert,” performances July 8, 9 and 11 in Freeport, Portland and Boothbay Harbor. Rehersals begin July 1 and take place at the Portland Ballet Studio, Portland. The show has three … Continue reading →

The public is invited to attend an informatinal meeting, on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 10:30 am at the Shirley McFarland Community Center, in Sagamore Village.  The purpose of the meeting is to share details on a capital project scheduled … Continue reading →

After a string of commercial burglaries in Portland between February 18 – 26, 2023, police have arrested Jesse Howard, 31, who is suspected of burglarizing several downtown businesses.  He was taken into custody by the South Portland Police Department on … Continue reading →

With the ongoing winter storm posing hazardous driving conditions for the evening commute, Governor Janet T. Mills (D), has directed all state offices closed at 3:00 pm today, February 28, 2023. “I urge all Maine people who are traveling to … Continue reading →

The city of Portland has called a citwide parking ban starting tonight, Tuesday, February 28th at 10:00 pm through Wednesday, March 1st at 6:00 am.  Vehicles left on city streets can be towed at the owner’s expense. For more information, … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine, today announced that four Career and Technical Education (CTE) schools in Maine will receive $15M in grant funding through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan for program, equipment and … Continue reading →