Dr. Nirav Shah, of Maine CDC, announced this morning that over the weekend 275 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed – that is 22 new cases since yesterday.  Forty-one of those have recovered and released from isolation.  Forty-nine of them … Continue reading →

President Trumpy today admitted that there could be as many as 100,000 deaths in the US alone from COVID-19 and if that is all the lives that are lost, the US “will be doing a very good job” in containing … Continue reading →

The Portland Public Library has announced that it will be opening on April 27, 2020, and not tomorrow, Monday, March 30, 2020, as previously announced. This is an on-going effort to assist in stopping the spread of COVID-19.

A blood drive, “Distance Saves Lives,” is planned for next Wednesday, April 1st at the Portland Elks Lodge, 1945 Congress Street from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.  The blood drive will run for the next ten Wednesdays.  It is supported … Continue reading →

Governor Janet Mills today launched a new online resource to outline ways in which Maine people can support efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.  The new site is: coronavirus.maine.gov/mainehelps “The kindness and generosity of Maine people during this challenging time … Continue reading →

In order to accommodate the intent to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Portland, Preble Street Resource Center began providing only food-to-go as of yesterday at noon for its clients. Lunches were put into brown bags so clients will take … Continue reading →

“We pay a lot for it.  But in return we won’t talk to anyone else but them,” said Josh, an employee of 3G’s Tire & Auto Service this afternoon.  Josh was referring to 3G’s relationship,  the Hewitt-family owned business, has … Continue reading →

A Stay at Home Order was announced by Portland city manager Jon Jennings for Portland at a hastily called press conference this afternoon.  The measure goes into effect tomorrow Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 5:00 pm and will be in … Continue reading →

Shamefully preoccupied with the fact that his November re-election is dependent on a strong economy, President Trumpy said that he supports a “reopening” of the country as early as next week, which is a switch from previous statements in which … Continue reading →

“I’ve worked here for 21 years and I’ve never seen anything like this,” said Becky Richaigson, at the 7-Eleven on Washington Avenue early this afternoon.  Business is off about 80% at the popular gas station/convenience store.  “We are grateful that … Continue reading →