Only two applications from people interested in serving on Portland’s Rent Board have been received in the city clerk’s office as of this past Friday.  The new Rent Board requires seven individuals to serve on it with several at-large spots … Continue reading →

Maine will receive 40% less of the Pfizer vaccine than it was promised in its shipment next week according to Dr. Nirav Shah. This reduction will slow down Phase 2 of the distribution of the vaccine  to those in assisted … Continue reading →

Seventy six (76) vehicles were towed last night in Portland following the declaration of the first parking ban of the season at 10:00 pm.  Vehicles left on Portland streets were towed to the Ocean Gateway Parking Lot on the waterfront … Continue reading →

The men’s ice hockey games previously scheduled this weekend at U Massachusetts Lowell will not be played according to a press release received today.  The two teams are scheduled to meet again on January 1 and 2. The reason for … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Me.) joined 74 members of Congress yesterday and three former Members in submitting an amicus brief in the case of Conservation Law Foundation et al v. US Environmental Protection Agency et al. In the amicus brief, the … Continue reading →

The city of Portland announced this morning a parking ban for tonight, Thursday, December 17th.  It starts at 10:00 pm and runs through 6:00 am on Friday, December 18th. Vehicles left on city streets after 10:00 pm can be towed … Continue reading →

Five hundred fifty-one (551) new cases of the dreaded COVID-19 have been identified by the MaineCDC according to Dr. Nirav Shah, its Director, at his briefing this afternoon.  One hundred eighty-seven people are hospitalized statewide with forty-six in Intensive Care … Continue reading →

The city of Portland’s Family Shelter received a generous donation from a Portland landlord last week.  Mohammed Kargar, who owns several rental properties in Portland wanted to increase his giving this year in light of the pandemic and its impact … Continue reading →

MaineHealth, the region’s largest integrated health system, administered the first vaccinations for COVID-19 to its front-line caregivers starting this morning according to a press release issued today. At 9:00 am., Kayla Mitchell, RN, BSN, became the first care team member … Continue reading →

“Today is a day to remember.  It’s a milestone in the process,” said Maine CDC Director, Dr. Nirav Shah, at today’s COVID-19 briefing.  He was referring to the arrival of 2,000 doses of the life saving vaccine for COVID-19  in … Continue reading →