The City of Portland late this afternoon released additional clarification to its official interpretation of the Rent Control Ordinance, passed by voters on November 3, 2020.  The City first released its guidelines on December 4th.  In response to questions received … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills announced today that she has activated the Maine National Guard and placed them on standby status to support law enforcement, if needed, in advance of potential events in the State Capitol heading into this weekend and … Continue reading →

Earlier this week, Dr. Nirav Shah, Maine CDC Director, was advised by US Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex M. Azar Jr., that in an effort to get more vaccine into the arms of people faster, the inventory would … Continue reading →

The Portland Public Schools learned today that one individual at Reiche Community School, Brackett Street on the west end,  has tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in 15 close contacts having to quarantine. Due to the number of staff quarantining and … Continue reading →

“”Today marks the end of construction and the beginning of making homes,” said Nathan Szanton, President of Szanton Company, in his remarks to a sizeable crowd under the circumstances  at 100 Parris Street who gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony.  … Continue reading →

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles has temporarily closed its branch offices in Portland and Kennebunk, after one of the staff members who had worked at both locations this week has tested positive for the COVID-19.  The branches will reopen on … Continue reading →

Maine National Guard officials confirmed yesterday that Maine is planning to provide 175 to 200 National Guardsmen in support of the 59th Presidential Inauguration.  They will depart for Washington, D.C. over the weekend and return a few days following the … Continue reading →

“Transforming” Reiche Elementary School into a 21st century school is the goal of a proposal put forth by an architectural firm.  The firm, Harriman, filed the proposal with the city’s planning office last November. “This project is intended to enhance … Continue reading →

Maine residents who are 70 years or older and adults of all ages with underlying high-risk medical conditions will now be priorities in the immunization program for the State of Maine.  This new strategy will also include additional emergency service … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommendations today to prioritize vaccinations for those 65 and older and those with preexisting conditions: “My fundamental goal throughout this pandemic … Continue reading →