As Maine continues its economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mills Administration today unveiled a new program aimed at getting unemployed Maine people back into the workforce.  The new program will be administered by the Maine Department of Labor … Continue reading →

At approximately 9:40 am this morning, a single 911 call was received by the Portland Regional Communications Center, reporting an active shooter was in King Middle School. Portland Police Officers responded and the School was put into lockdown.  A Maine … Continue reading →

The Finance, Facilities and Technology Committee of the University of Maine System Board of Trustees approved a resolution this morning recommending that the full Board adopt an FY22 budget that would hold in-state tuition rates flat for students of the … Continue reading →

Northern Light Health announced last week a proposed upgrade and expansion of Northern Light Acadia Hospital’s adult and pediatric inpatient services to help address the urgent, growing need for psychiatric care in Maine.  The project, which will create more private … Continue reading →

Early this month, Northern Light Health announced that it is joining forces with Portland-based Partners for World Health in donating much needed medical supplies and equipment to help overwhelmed and healthcare systems in India respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Supplies … Continue reading →

Yesterday Governor Janet T. Mills presented 97-year old World War 11 (WW 11) Veteran Martha Flint O’Grady of Portland with the State of Maine WW 11 and Women’s Veterans’ Recognition Certificates and Coins during a recognition ceremony at the Veterans … Continue reading →

Governor Janet Mills signed the nation’s strongest restriction on bee-killing neonics into law on Thursday, June 10.  LD 155, sponsored by Rep. Nicole Grohoski, Ellsworth, prohibits the use of the most harmful neonic pesticides in residential landscapes.  The bill won … Continue reading →

A musical treat for the community came this afternoon when Portland Bach Experiences, (PBE) staged a masterful production of “The Fairy Queen,” an opera for all ages. And all ages where there; there was no shortage of  butterflies, bumble bees, … Continue reading →

An assault on a man that happened last night, Wednesday, June 9th at 10:00 pm., at Fort Sumner Park, North Street on Munjoy Hill, is under investigation by Portland Police according to a press release issued by David Singer, of … Continue reading →

The Portland Bach Experience, (PBE) returns with ten days of classical music events tomorrow, Friday, June 10th on Anderson Street in East Bayside, Portland.  The festivities start at 3:00 pm with lots of support from local businesses in the area.  … Continue reading →