The state of Maine is slated to receive $17,961,000. in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The fundiing will support Maine communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure … Continue reading →

The Scarborough BMV branch has announced that once again it will be closed at least until Wednesday, March 1st due to continued cleanup work required following water damage that resulted from bitterly cold temperatures a couple weeks ago. BMV staff … Continue reading →

The Scarborouh BMV branch will be closed on Friday, February 24, due to continued cleanup work required following  recent water damage that resulted from bitterly cold temperatures a oouple of weeks ago. Earlier in February a roof drain above the … Continue reading →

Umaru W. Balde, of Iowa, has been hired by the city of Portland, as its first Jusrice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (JDEI) Director.  He will began in April at a yearly salary of $113,168.  Additionally, Mr. Balde can be reimbursed … Continue reading →

The city of Portland has announced there is a citywide parking ban for Thursday, February 23 starting att 10:00 pm and running through 6:00 am, Friday, February 24.  Vehicles left on city streets after 10:00 pm tonight can be towed … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) has directed all state of Maine offices closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 23, 2023.  This announcement is in anticipation of a significant storm arriving this evening that is expected to bring heavy snow and sleet and … Continue reading →

Yesterday, Governor Janet T. Mills (D) signed the Supplemental budget into law.  The Legislature overwhelmingly approved the measure last week by a vote of 113 – 21 in the House and 24 – 5 in the Senate.  It earned the … Continue reading →

After a two-month campaign, the unionized nurses at Maine Medical Center (Maine Med) have won back the paid leave benefits that the hospital abruptly ended last December, announced the Maine State Nursing Association early this morning. The nurses’ campaign began … Continue reading →

On Friday, November 18, 2022, just after 7:30 am., the body of Bethany Kelley, a 23 year old homeless female from Portland, was found lying on the ground on Kennebec Street near Chestnut Street.  An autopsy confirmed that  her death … Continue reading →

Portland Police were informed by the Officer of the Chief Medical Examiner on Sunday, February 19, 2023 that Aaron Werman, 41, a Portland resident, died as a result of the injuries he sustained during  a crash on Wednesday, December 14, … Continue reading →