“The Platner campaign has reached out to the party to try and understand what this process would look like. At no point has the campaign tried to “put its finger on the scale.” Over 150,000 Mainers voted for this movement … Continue reading
The Portland Public Art Committee has selected Wabanaki artist Gabriel Frey to create a new public artwork for First Light Commons, Portland’s new waterfront park that is currently under construction. The selection was made during the Public Art Committee’s June … Continue reading
“The accusations against Graham Platner are damning and Platner’s failure to address them or Jenny Racici directly is disqualifying. While Planned Parenthood Action Fund remains committed to protecting access to care for Mainers and all Americans, we also uneqivocally believe … Continue reading
Graham Platner said in a charge against him for sexual assault that broke today: “These allegations are troubling, serious and false. Any accusation of non-consensual behavior is categorically untrue.” His campaign statement follows: “These allegations are very serious and Graham … Continue reading
A competition to protect one billion lobster eggs through the industry’s longstanding V-notching conservation practice was launched last week. The statewide team challenge officially kicked off on July 1 and runs through September 25, National Lobster Day accoriding to a … Continue reading
On Friday, July 3, 2026, shortly after 9:00 pm., the York Fire Department requested that the State Fire Marshal’s Office investigate an incident that occurred during a fireworks display on York Harbor Beach Road in York. According to the York … Continue reading
Late last week the city of Portland announced that it has received a minor site plan application from New Yard, LLC, 100 West Commercial Street, a/k/a Portland Yacht Services. The application calls for the construction of a module building that … Continue reading
“Happy Independence Day” is one of the messages from Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) issued early this morning in a press release from her office. “………I hope we can all take a moment to reflect on the ideas that have united … Continue reading
“It is our profound sadness that the Robbins family announces the passing of Alden J. Robbins, who died on July 2, 2026, from injuries sustained in the tragic accident at Robbins Lumber on May 15, 2026. We are heartbroken by … Continue reading
On Friday, July 3, 2026, at approximately 8:25 am., the Maine State Police responded to a fatal crash on Route 1 near the Washington Junction in Hancock. The initial investigation indicates a motorcycle traveling westbound crossed into the eastbound lane … Continue reading