The Maine Legislature voted today to advance a measure that would prohibit the use of certain neonicotinoids (neonics) for outdoor residential use.  The bill, sponsored by Rep. Nicole Grohoski (Ellsworth) passed by a bipartisan 92 – 53 vote in the … Continue reading →

MEDRhythms, a Portland based digital therapeutic company, announced today that it is launching a clinical trial that will study MR-010 acute stroke and asset.  The trial will be in partnership with U Massachusetts Memorial Healthcare and will examine the impact … Continue reading →

The third annual Seaweed Week kicks off Friday, April 30 and runs through Sunday, May 9th, 2021. But it will be a simpler affair than its debut two years ago according to its founder Josh Rogers, owner of the almost … Continue reading →

Last night Portland Firefighters were kept busy with two building fires reported a few hours apart according to a press release issued by the Department today. The first fire was called into the Portland Regional Communications Center at 4:14 pm … Continue reading →

Governor Janet Mills announced today that Maine is updating its public health guidance to remove the requirement that people wear face coverings in outdoor settings. The Maine CDC recommends that people wear face coverings in out door settings where it … Continue reading →

Yesterday Governor Mills unveiled legislation to establish the Maine Connectivity Authority, a new entity charged with achieving universal availability of high-speed broadband in Maine.  The creation of the Authority comes as Maine is expected to receive as much as $129 … Continue reading →

Ian Bannon has been selected to serve as the second executive director of the Mayo Street Arts,  (MSA), 10 Mayo Street, succeeding the founder and first  executive director Blainor McGough.  The change takes effect on May 1, 2021 according to … Continue reading →

Today, Earth Day, April 22, the city  launched a food scrap pilot program that has been in the works for a year. The compost drop off sites are in the following locations:  North Street Community Garden, Boyd Street Community Garden, … Continue reading →

Governor Janet Mills announced yesterday that she is seeking applications for Maine’s Aides-de-Camp positions, an advisory council of military veterans who advise the Governor on policies impacting Maine interests according to a press release issued by her office. Established by … Continue reading →

Late this afternoon the jury in the State vs. Derek Chauvin case returned guilty verdicts on all three counts against the defendant who murdered George Floyd last May.  Chauvin was found guilty for:  second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.  … Continue reading →