Northern Light Health announced this morning that it will increase its minimum starting rate to $15.00 an hour across the organization and thus the state of Maine.  The adjustment has already begun and will be completed by June 1, 2021. … Continue reading →

Hundreds of supporters of Palestine rallied this afternoon at city hall in Portland. Speaker after speaker delivered messages condemning Israel for its oppression of Palestine in Gaza and urging the Biden administration to revise its policies toward Israel. This rally … Continue reading →

“We are a science based company.  We always have been.  But we realize that research and development is key to our growth and success,” said Bill Mook, founder of MookSeaFarm, Walpole, this morning. The thirty-five year old oyster Farm sits … Continue reading →

Sixty one (61) bicycles have been stolen in the city of Portland since January 1, 2021 through May 16, 2021 according to a press release issued by the Portland Police Department this morning. Portland Police detectives are advising that residents … Continue reading →

Effective Monday, May 24, the city will no longer require temp checks or ask health screening questions of the public who enter city hall on Congress Street in Portland.  However, masks will be required to be worn, even for those … Continue reading →

“Are you looking for a job?” Justin Fundaro asked this blogger stepping across the threshold at 9 Commercial Street today.  “No, I’m not,” this very senior citizen responded. Fundaro is a carpenter whose first day on the job was today … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) late today joined 275 members of the US House of Representatives in passing HR. 3233, the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the US Capitol Complex. “January 6, 2021 was one of the … Continue reading →

KinoTek, Inc., a digital health company, has announced that CEO Justin Hafner, was named to the prestigious Front Office Sports Rising 25 Award. Justin is the first Maine-based business leader to be chosen for this coveted award.  Kino Tek is … Continue reading →

“We are very excited about the move.  There will be so much more space for everyone,” said Sandra Green of the city  this afternoon referring to the scheduled move of multiple Portland public health services to 39 Forest Avenue from … Continue reading →

TWELVE, a new restaurant coming to the Munjoy Hill waterfront at Portland Foreside, is currently under reconstruction;  that’s because two years ago this month Building 12 was taken apart brick by brick.  Each brick was washed, sorted and stored by … Continue reading →