The Portland Fire Department is hiring Firefighter/EMTs through December 16, 2022 according to a press release issued this morning.  For new recruits, you must meet the following requirements: must be 21 years old or have reached the age of 20 … Continue reading →

The paintings of Jaap Helder, an abstract painter who grew up in The Netherlands and currently lives near Damariscotta, comprise the solo exhibit at MOSS Galleries, on Munjoy Hill. Last spring, he exhibited fifteen (15) paintings at MOSS Galleries, Route … Continue reading →

“Today, we pause to honor the dedication and sacrifice of those who have served Maine and the nation in the US Armed Forces, from the 20th Maine’s valiant defense at Little Round Top to the Maine National Guardsmen and women … Continue reading →

Veterans Day ceremonies in the city of Portland will be held on Friday, November 11th and include the annual parade that starts at Longfellow Square at 10:30 am.  The parade proceeds along Congress Street to city hall where a wreath … Continue reading →

Yesterday Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) joined Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi in a Congressional delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on climate change 27th Conferrence in Egypt.  The delegation will convey commitment of the US Congress to continuing … Continue reading →

Gpvernor Janet T. Mills, (D) issued the following statement in response to an announcement by Sappi that it will invest approximately $418 million to convert its No. 2 Paper Machine in the Somerset Mill in Skowhegan to manufacture packaging and … Continue reading →

Based on initial results of the first choice votes in the General Election for Maine Congressional District 2, ranked-choice tabulation will be required, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced this afternoon.  The rankekd-choice voting tabulation will take place Tuesday, November … Continue reading →

Superintendent Xavier Botana and Board of Public Education Chair Emily Figdor issued the following statements regarding Portland voters’ rejection of Question 5 in yesterday’s 2022 general election. The vote was 18,139 votes or 57.6% against that change to the city … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) last night won reelection to a second term as Maine’s governor.  The following are her victory remarks that came shortly before midnight on Election Day: Guess What?! We’re NOT going back! We’re going to keep … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) was reelected for an eighth term to represent Maine’s First Congressional District in the US House of Representatives.  She released the following statement after the race was called in her favor: “I am so honored that … Continue reading →