The Maine Democratic Party is pleased to announce that this year’s Democratic Convention will take place on Friday, May 13th and Saturday, May 14th at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Democrats across Maine are invited to join local leaders … Continue reading
City Fails to Consult with Food Truckers on Dramatic Changes Proposed for Eastern Promenade
City licensed food truck operators were not notified nor consulted by city hall of possible sweeping changes that will impact their livelihoods according to an informal survey conducted on the Eastern Promenade over the weekend. The survey was conducted by … Continue reading
Police Investigating Car, Bicycle Crash This Afternoon on West End
On Saturday, April 30, 2022, at about 2:35 pm, a 44-year-old female was seriously injured when the bicycle she was riding collided with a car driven by a 3l-year-old female. The collision occured at the intersection of Mellen Street and … Continue reading
Proposed Pilot Program Removes Food Trucks from Eastern Prom to Parking Lot
Food trucks will no longer be allowed to operate on the Eastern Promenade and will only be allowed within the middle parking lot on Cutter Street are the messages delivered in a press release issued by the city of Portland … Continue reading
Maine Democratic Party Slams Hateful Anti-LGBTQ Maine Republican Party Platform
On the first day of the Maine Republican State Convention, the Party members moved swiftly to adopt platforn amendments targeting trans and LGBTQ+ Mainers, including one amendment emulating Florida’s harmful “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Delegates also voted to reaffirm the … Continue reading
Portland Parks Dept. Continues Treatment for Browntail Moth Infestation
A winter survey of the trees within Deering Oaks Park conducted with the help of the Maine Forest Service, showed results that were improved from last year, but still concerning regarding potential Browntail Moth exposure and additional tree decline. During … Continue reading
Governor Mills Tests Positive for COVID-19 With Mild Symptoms
Governor Janet T. Mills, (D), the first woman governor of Maine, announced this afternoon that she has ested positive for COVID-19. The Governor tested positive via a BinaxNow rapid test this afternoon after developing a mild scratchy throat. She has … Continue reading
Police Identify Shooting Victim on Woodford Street
The man killed during an altercation that occurred in the area of 100 Woodford Street has been identified as 43-year-old Derald Coffin, of West Bath. Calls to 911 dispatch were made to the Portland Regional Center just after 1:00 am … Continue reading
TWELVE Restaurant Opening Delayed, Slightly
The much anticipated opeing of the reconstructed waterfront TWELVE restaurant has been delayed slightly according to Casey Prentice, President of Prentice Hospitality Group, in an email today. Earlier this year, plans called for the brick building to open on Memorial … Continue reading
Maine Med Nurses Hold Informational Picket This Morning & Evening
“We are not making the progress we had hoped to by now. But, we are getting there. I am confident we will have a contract, but I don’t know when,” said Jason Huchels, a pre-op surgery nurse at Maine Medical … Continue reading