The hospitality sector, particularly lodging and accommodations, represent the largest percentage of recipients from Governor Mills’ distribution of financial awards to Maine small businesses and non-profits that began yesterday according to a press release issued today by her office. That … Continue reading →

In response to the Mayor and most of the city council’s diatribe against direct democracy issued yesterday,  BLACK P.O.W.E.R. issued the following statement this morning. Portland voters have a chance to improve this city by voting YES on Questions A-E.  … Continue reading →

Almost twenty (20) groups representing thousands of Portlanders, respond to the Mayor and Council opposing five citizen-driven referendums.  Today, the city launched a lengthy verbal attack on renters in particular as well as others, where it has failed to act … Continue reading →

A new external ballot drop box will be installed OUTSIDE the Merrill Auditorium entrance for ballot returns.  That change will permit voters to return absentee ballots 24/7 – increasing accessibility for absentee ballot voters who cannot enter Merrill Auditorium during … Continue reading →

“I’ve never been this involved in a presidential campaign, but I can’t stand Trump,” said Francis (Flash) Gordon, this afternoon at his Cove Street home on the east end of Portland.  “The first time I saw him at a debate, … Continue reading →

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey has issued an advisory to election officials, law enforcement and all Maine voters re-affirming the rights of all eligible Mainers to vote in this year’s election and pledging to vigorously enforce laws which protect those … Continue reading →

Additional rental assistance money to support this program for COVID-19 related problems, was approved by the City Council last night. The funds will come from the Portland Cares Emergency Income Payment Program. However, approval for this use must come from … Continue reading →

About 50 Muslims celebrated the life and legacy of Iman  Hussein this afternoon with an annual march in downtown Portland.  The march began at Monument Square, proceeded down Congress Street and then returned to Monument Square.  There a buffet was … Continue reading →

The University of Maine System has just received its largest ever investment in the amount of $240 million it acknowledged today.  The Portland based Harold Alfond Foundation has announced an historic investment in Maine education institutions of $500 million – … Continue reading →

The Harold Alfond Foundation today announced more than $500. million of new grant investments in Maine people and institutions to help grow the state’s workforce and economy and support quality health care.  These new investments build on the Foundation’s long-standing … Continue reading →