Secretary of State Mathew Dunlap announced today that all Bureau of Motor Vehicle offices, effective immediately. The closure is in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among staff and the public will remain in place until further notice. Secretary … Continue reading →

The nine local health organizations within MaineHealth are suspending elective medical procedures and postponing non-urgent office visits to its practices in response to the coronavirus outbreak.  Those cancellations are expected to take place by end of the day Friday. “Supporting … Continue reading →

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) today approved Governor Janet T. Mills’ application for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help Maine businesses overcome any temporary loss of revenue due to the novel coronavirus.  Maine is one of the first … Continue reading →

The city of Portland has instituted a mandated curfew for establishments where groups gather from 6:00 am to 2:00 am on Tuesday, March 17 – 18 and then daily from 8:00 pm until 2:00 am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and … Continue reading →

In the wake of several new presumptive positive cases of the 2019 novel coronaviruses, Governor Janet T. Mills announced several new significant recommendations to respond to COVID-19 and signed a proclamation of civil emergency to further protect public health. Governor … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills is taking strong steps to protect Maine workers and small businesses impacted by the 2019 novel coronavirus to protect small businesses.  Governor Mills requested that the Small Business Administration (SBA) provide economic support loans to Maine … Continue reading →

Portland Public Schools Superintendent Xavier Botana announced today, March 14, that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the district will close all schools for two weeks beginning Monday, March 16 and lasting until Monday, March 30th. This includes Portland Adult Education, … Continue reading →

“I deplore hoarding,  It’s selfish,” said Faith Beal, this afternoon at Hannaford Brothers, Forest Avenue,  Beal was looking for whole tomatoes because she wanted to make a sauce.  “They are sold out.  Maybe I still have some at home,” Beal … Continue reading →

Early this evening the city of Portland announced that city hall and all city buildings will be closed to all “external” visitors for the next two weeks.  During the first week of closure, a “deep” cleaning will take place.  The … Continue reading →

Portland’s city hall closed at 3:00 pm this afternoon and it is not known when it will reopen again according to city manager Jon Jennings at a hastily called press conference this morning.  The purpose of the 2:00 pm press … Continue reading →