Portland opens door for temporary cannabis testing licenses

The unanimous City Council vote is expected to help Maine revive the oft-delayed launch of its recreational market.

MaineCF’s Southern Midcoast Committee awards $96,000 in grants

Healthy Lincoln County in Damariscotta local grant recipient.

Portland won’t enforce restrictions on nonessential businesses

Responding to hundreds of complaints, councilors agree not to enforce the city's ban on curbside pickup, no-contact delivery and shipping by businesses that had to close to the public.

Portland disaster-preparedness firm partners up for COVID-19 medical shelters

Readiness Associates has joined with a California events supplier to offer ‘quick-build’ shelters for health care facilities.

Maine Community Foundation awards $4M in grants to nonprofits

Maine Voices: Disease was formidable enemy for Maine soldiers in the Civil War

Then as now – and in surprising ways – illness shaped the way that people live and die.

Four coronavirus cases confirmed at retirement community in Portland

Residents of Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living on Ocean Avenue have been asked to shelter in their apartments to slow infection, a spokesman says.

Want a free beer? Donate essential goods to Allagash

Allagash Brewing Co. has partnered with Portland Public Schools for a week-long drive to gather essential goods, starting Monday.

Maine Craft Distilling shifts to hand sanitizer production

The Portland-based company also has funneled $15,000 in donations to nonprofits serving Maine communities.

Lifelong Communities Mini-Grant Program awards $27,000

The next deadline for applications is Jan. 15, 2021.