“While the day is dull, the future is bright for the state of Maine,” said Matt Burns, Executive Director of the Maine Port Authority, at the long-awaited groundbreaking for the cold storage facility on the Portland waterfront this morning. The … Continue reading →

The city of Portland has decided, with its tin ear in tact, it needs a Director of Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  The successful candidate will act as advisor to the interim city manager on issues of diversity, equity and … Continue reading →

Once again, Maine Medical Center nurses in Portland have voted to support unionization, announced Maine State Nurses Association (MSNA) in a press release today.  In the union vote held August 17 and August 18, nurses voted by an even larger … Continue reading →

When it comes to living the union life, Mandie Cantrell is experienced.  It’s been all around her and part of her life for some time.  And now she’s  leading her 14 or so co-workers through the process of organizing a … Continue reading →

For years now, the city of Portland has been trying to set up a Bike Share Program.  But until Tandem Mobiiity, a remote company, came along it had been unsuccessful in this endeavor. The Bike Share Program is seen as … Continue reading →

Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME). announced federal funding made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace diesel buses with battery electric buses in southern Maine.  Awarded through the US Department of Transportation’s Low-and-No-Emission Vehicle Program, the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach … Continue reading →

Bayside Bark, the popular dog supermarket formerly located at 211 Marginal Way, has pupped-up elsewhere on the east end of Portland – at 47 India Street.  The new supermarket opened on July 12 according to Michael, a sales associate and … Continue reading →

Maine’s annual Hire-A-Vet campaign is set for Thursday, August 18 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Civic Center Drive, Augusta. This is a statewide effort with the goal of at least 100 employers hiring … Continue reading →

On Saturday, August 20, Northern Light Mercy  Hospital will hold a pediatric vaccination clinic at 155 Fore River Parkway. The pediadtric clinic runs from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. The clinic wil provide Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 6 … Continue reading →

A new parcel of land has been added to the wooded area known as Redlon Woods in the Rosemont neighborhood of Portland.  It will expand the wooded area and will maintain the open space and contribute to a healthy forest, … Continue reading →