Following repeated calls from Maine political leaders, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced this morning that the agency is working to implement a graduated enforcement effort for fisheries that have made good faith efforts to comply with new gear … Continue reading →

On Friday, April 15th, the Election Division of the Secretary of State’s department signed a contract with Stonewall Solutions for a new Central Voter Registration (CVR) system. “Technology modernization has allowed election administration to be more efficient and secure over … Continue reading →

As Maine people file their taxes today, Paul LePage is campaigning on the claim that when he was in office, he cut taxes for Maine people across the board.  In reality, he merely shifted how they were paid, leaving more … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend the Grand Opening of DUNES,  a multi-discipline art space on Friday, May 13, 2022, at 251 Congress Street, on Munjoy Hill according to Boru O’Brien-O’Connell, an artist and owner of the new art space.  The Grand … Continue reading →

On Friday, April 15, at approximately 7:55 am., a male operating a tractor trailer attempted to turn into a parking lot at 39 Forest Aenue which houses the city of Portland’s Health and Human Services Department according to a press … Continue reading →

Beginning Monday, April 18, 2022, Gordon Construction will begin the initial work of the major overhaul of Congress Square, at the intersection of Congress and High Streets.  This work will consist of moving materials on-site and deployment of construction signs, … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman Governor of Maine, addressed a luncheon crowd of close to 250 people at The Westin, just after noon today.  The occasion was the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Her comments preceded an … Continue reading →

The gap between the proposed Roux Institute at 1 Bean Pot Circle and area residents is deep as demonstrated at a neighborhood meeting required by the city of Portland a week ago today.  The purpose of the meeting was to … Continue reading →

Between February 11 and April 11, there were 12 reported thefts or attempted thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles.  As Portland Police Detectives continue to investigate these cases, the department is urging vehicle and fleet owners to monitor where their … Continue reading →

Late last week, Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine, joined Speaker Ryan Fecteau and Maine child care workers to celebrate the passage of LD 1652, that enshrines a long-term investment in child care into Maine … Continue reading →