The Janet Mills for Governor campaign announced yesterday that it has raised $1,639,369 for re-election to date, including $1,049,162 during July 2021 through the December 2021 fund-raising period. The Campaign has $1,277,043 cash on hand. During this reporting period, the … Continue reading
UPDATE 2: TWELVE Restaurant Expected to Open on Friday, July 1st Waterfront with High Expectations
The much-anticipated opening of the reconstructed brick TWELVE restaurant on the Munjoy Hill waterfront brings with it high expectations in a city that already has a national reputation as one of the best foodie destinations in the country. The presence … Continue reading
Governor Mills Statement in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Governor Janet T. Mills (D), issued the following statement today in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: “America was born on the promise of liberty and justice for all, a promise that we must strive to fulfill as we … Continue reading
S’Mores are Hot at Congress Square Park Through February
Every Thursday is S’Mores Night at Congress Square Park in downtown Portland. You are invited to join your neighbors toasting S’Mores over fire pits provided by the Friends of Congress Square Park between 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. The event … Continue reading
UPDATED: Portland Public Library Opens Today, Sort Of!
Starting today, Saturday, January 15, 2022, the downtown branch of the Portland Public Library will be open from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm every Saturday. Library officials hope to be able to announce an expansion of longer hours for the … Continue reading
MMC Nurses Rally for Improved Working Conditions in a Regressive Environment
Maine Medical Center (“MMC”) registered nurses participated in a noontime rally calling for safe staffing levels and demanding that nurses receive the best protections at work. Don’t get your hopes up though. It’s highly unlikely that officials at MMC will … Continue reading
LL Bean Gift Helps Mercy Hospital Complete Capital Campaign
Northern Light Mercy Hospital announced earlier this week it has completed its One Mercy capital campaign to support its recent consolidation to an expanded health care campus along Fore River Parkway. A $500,000 gift from L.L. Bean was the capstone … Continue reading
Mills Launches Pilot Program to Serve Underserved Workers
A two-year pilot program intended to connect underserved Mainers to good-paying jobs has been launached by the Mills Administration it was announced this morning by her Augusta office. The program will also meet the hring needs of Maine employers. The … Continue reading
Pierce Introduces Proposal to Protect Election Integrity in Augusta
A measure that would safeguard Maine’s elections against ballot and voting equipment interference was introduced today in the Maine Legislature by Rep. Teresa S. Pierce, (D-‘Falmouth) according to a press release issued today. “We are fortunate in Maine to have … Continue reading
Pingree on Postmaster DeJoy’s Policies of Delaying Mail Delivery
“Every day my office receives dozens of complaints from constituents whose mail has been delayed or not delivered at all. This is unacceptable. Full stop. Louis DeJoy has implemented policies that are deliberately slowing down mail, eroding the integrity and … Continue reading