Minimum Wage & Rent Control For Portland
Portland has voted to have a $15 minimum wage for its workers.
The initiative was passed last night overwhelmingly on election day.
The initiative was passed last night overwhelmingly on election day.
Portland Maine
Portland Votes No On Facial Recognition
It looks like in Portland, there is a more 'official ban' on facial recognition technology.
The Roots Drummer Questlove Needs Mainers Help Finding Long Lost Friend!
Whether you've been a lifelong fan of the band called The Roots or you know them as Jimmy Fallon's band on The Tonight Show, the group's undeniable leader is the drummer slash producer Questlove.
Last Nights Police Brutality Protest In Portland
Last night Portland police station 70 participants for the Portland chapter of the black lives matter rally as a national day a protest against police brutality.
A New Survey Says Portland Is the Fourth Best City in the United States
According to livability.com, on the top 100 cities to live in the United States of America, Portland was number 4, wow we're high up on the list.
PETA Puts Controversial Anti-Lobster Billboard Back Up at Maine’s Biggest Airport
PETA is again urging people not to eat our delicious, savory, succulent lobster. Looks like their first campaign didn't work.
Slugger The Sea Dog Makes Hilarious Valentine Video For Sea Dogs
Check out this video of Slugger as he puts on his sexiest moves and seduces you with flowers and chocolates. Yes lovers, baseball season is right around the corner.
2 Portland-Area Bakeries Close Within Days of Each Other
These sudden closings come on the heels of several other restaurants and businesses that have closed their doors, of have been put up for sale, mostly without really giving a reason
Federal Spice Has Closed Its Doors for Good, for Now
The sign reads, "The Federal Spice team would like to sincerely thank all our customers for their support and patronage over the years and wish you well."
Frozen Portland: First Snow Captured in New Maine Drone Video
Another wicked cool drone video from Sky High Maine just hit Facebook... check this out!
The City of Portland Paid $25K for This ‘Artistic’ Lighting Fixture and the Comments are H…
The city of Portland just installed a new light fixture at Woodford's Corner, and people just aren't having it.
Scientists Live-Tracking Great White Shark Off the Coast of Portland, Maine
Researchers are live-tracking a massive shark off the coast of Portland. It's headed right for us!
Mariners Sink Home Opener With a 6-3 Loss, But Hockey is Finally Back!
Who cares that they lost... HOCKEY IS BACK IN TOWN! At least it was a high-scoring and exciting game... with lots more in store.
Q97.9’s Halloween ‘Q Ball’ Returns: Party With Us at Aura This October
Maine's most legendary Halloween bash is coming back to Portland! Come and party with us this year on October 26th at Aura... and step up your costume game for a chance at your share of $500!
Win Tickets to See Lindsey Stirling at Merrill Auditorium from Q97.9!
Ryan has your tickets to see Lindsey Stirling this week at Merrill... here's how you can score!
SOLVED! What Does ‘SK8 LBS’ Mean, And Why Is It On The Time & Temperature Building?
What the heck is SK8 LBS? Someone here just suggested "Skate Pounds," but the answer is actually a lot cooler.