Governor Janet T. Mills today unveiled her Administration’s Part 2 budget for the Fiscal year (FY) 2022 – 2023 biennium, a proposal that makes a historic investment in Maine public schools and meets the State’s obligation to pay 55% of … Continue reading →

Yesterday the Mills Administration released the following statement after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded authorization to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15 years old. “The Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective at preventing serious … Continue reading →

The city of Portland this evening released new information regarding absentee ballots for the June 8 special election: that includes the Charter Commissioners and the School Budget Referendum. Absentee ballots will be available TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021.  Those who have … Continue reading →

The 200th Portland High School graduation will be held on Thursday, June 3, at 11:00 am at Fitzpatrick Stadium.  (Rain date, Friday, June 4th, at 1:30 pm) Graduates will be allowed to invite a set number of family members/supporters.  Graduates … Continue reading →

Late last week Governor Janet T. Mills presented a bond proposal aimed at rebuilding Maine’s transportation systems and conserving lands and waters in honor of famed Maine sportsman George A. Smith, who died in February after a long and courageous … Continue reading →

A Tax Day event is set to be held on Monday, May 17th at noon on the Brunswick Green.  The event is to draw attention to the Federal budget choices made by our representatives in Congress according to a press … Continue reading →

A woman who was walking and talking on her phone last Thursday evening around 9:40 pm on Gray Street in the west end was punched several times in the face and head.  She fell to the ground and the suspect … Continue reading →

Portland Public Health will be offering the COVID-19 vaccine at its 103 India Street location starting next week, with the single dose Janssen vaccine from Johnson & Johnson available.  The vaccine will be made available to the general public, as … Continue reading →

Help Wanted signs are in the windows of many store fronts up and down the streets of Boothbay Harbor – a town where livelihoods depend on a successful summer tourist season.  The concern is palpable among some business owners because … Continue reading →

The Maine Arts Commission requests applications to select a new state Poet Laureate for a five-year term.  Maine’s Poet Laureate position is an appointment designed to promote poetry throughout the state while honoring a Maine Poet whose work can inspire … Continue reading →