Willis Ryder Arnold

BIW Strikers Await Outcome Of Meetings With Mediator, As Dispute Enters Its 16th Day

By • Jul 7, 2020
Robbie Feinberg / Maine Public

Striking union workers at Bath Iron Works are awaiting the outcome of the company's meeting with a federal mediator, as the strike enters its 16th day.

Maine Fireworks Businesses Struggle As Public Displays Are Canceled

By • Jul 2, 2020

Steven Marson had more than 100 contracts for public fireworks displays, the majority of them scheduled for this weekend, before the pandemic hit Maine and prompted cancellations. Now he has eight.

Marson, who runs Central Maine Pyrotechnics, says the steep decline in business has cost him about $1 million so far.

"I could be out of business if this continues into 2021 because I don't have the means to keep going when you have not revenue coming in," he says.

Marson's not alone.

Pandemic Taking A Toll On Local Pyrotechnic Industry

By • Jul 2, 2020
Joel Page / Associated Press/file

The pandemic is prompting municipalities throughout the state to cancel their traditional July Fourth fireworks displays, and that's having a significant effects on the pyrotechnic industry.

Rain Provides Some Relief, But Doesn't End Drought In Parts Of Maine

By • Jun 29, 2020

Scattered showers that spread across Maine overnight helped relieve drought conditions in some areas, but not all, weather forecasters say.

Forecasters: Early Summer Drought Affecting Much Of Maine

By • Jun 26, 2020
National Drought Monitor / National Drought Mitigation Center

Much of Maine is experiencing an unprecedented early summer drought, according to the National Weather Service.

Union At Bath Iron Works Votes to Strike

By & • Jun 22, 2020
Willis Ryder Arnold / Maine Public

Workers with Bath Iron Works (BIW) largest union walked off the job early Monday morning, just one minute after its current contract with the company expired at midnight on Sunday.

'I Don't Look Like The People That Are In That Sphere' - Maine Muralists Pay Tribute To George Floyd

By • Jun 19, 2020
Willis Ryder Arnold / Maine Public

During the first wave of protests in Portland over the death of George Floyd, three local artists painted a memorial mural for Floyd and other victims of police violence on the brick wall of a downtown building.

In his own words, muralist Ryan Adams talks about what he hopes the image will convey, and about what it is like to be an artist of color in Maine:

Concert Celebrating Juneteenth, Recorded At Portland's State Theatre, To Stream Friday

By • Jun 19, 2020
Willis Ryder Arnold / Maine Public

A group of Black musicians and performers will gather virtually Friday for a Juneteenth celebration in Portland commemorating the end of slavery.

Maine Protesters Say The Published Set Of Demands Is Just The First Step In Healing Systemic Issues

By • Jun 12, 2020
Willis Ryder Arnold / Maine Public

For almost two weeks, protests have taken place in communities all over the state of Maine as part of a national outcry over the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery.

Portland City Councilors, Mayor Stand - And Kneel - With Protesters At Peaceful Demonstration

By • Jun 4, 2020
Willis Ryder Arnold / Maine Public

Protests in Portland against police brutality continued Wednesday. But this time, the event was peaceful and city councilors and the mayor stood — then kneeled — with the protesters.

Thousands Turn Out Across Maine To Protest George Floyd's Killing, As Outrage Spreads

By & • Jun 2, 2020
Ed Morin / Maine Public

Chanting "I can't breathe," an estimated 1,000 demonstrators gathered Monday near the Portland Police Department and staged a "die-in" to protest the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, while hundreds more protested in Bangor and elsewhere in Maine.

At Party's 'Virtual Rally' Mills Urges Democrats To Unify At The Ballot Box

By • Jun 1, 2020
Robert F. Bukaty / Associated Press

Maine Gov. Janet Mills says elections are more important than ever now that a pandemic threatens the state's economy and habits. Mills spoke Sunday at a "virtual rally" held by Maine Democrats.

Hundreds Of Demonstrators Gather In Portland Following The Killing Of George Floyd

By • May 31, 2020
Willis Ryder Arnold / Maine Public

Hundreds of Mainers protested the death of George Floyd on Friday. Floyd, a black man from Minnesota, died while in police custody Monday, and his home state has since been embroiled in rioting.

Maine DMV Offices To Begin By-Appointment Service On June 1

By • May 29, 2020

Maine’s Secretary of State will reopen the Department of Motor Vehicles offices for in-person service on June 1, by appointment.

Gorham-Based Manufacturer Lands Contract To Produce 500,000 Face Shields

By • May 28, 2020

The Gorham-based manufacturer Flowfold has landed a state contract to produce 500,000 medical face shields.

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