On Friday, July 31, 2026 at approximately 8:00 am, Portland Police responded to Cotton Street for a report of an assault. Responding officers located a 61 year old male victim who reported being assaulted with a lead pipe. The victim … Continue reading
Mainers can’t trust Susan Collins to defend our right to abortion. Over the last year, she voted to confirm nearly every anti-abortion judge nominated by President Trump and voted in favor of dangerous abortion restrictions. Just last week, she voted … Continue reading
On Monday, August 3, 2026, the Portland Police Department will conduct an enhanced traffic safety operation aimed at improving roadway safety for everyone who lives, works and travels in Portland. Increased traffic enforcement is one of the City’s objectives listed … Continue reading
This afternoon the Mills Administration announced the award of $500,000 to 10 Maine communities to expand local food production and agricultural education through the construction of durable, shared-use greenhouses. Governor Mills conceived the Community Greenhouse Grant Program during the pandemic … Continue reading
The city announced this morning that it has hired FB Environmental and Acorn Engineering to conduct a visual inspection of Portland’s shoreline including Peaks Island, Great Diamond Island, Little Diamond Island, Cliff Island and Cushing Island. This is in conjunction … Continue reading
At approximately 8:10 pm. on July 29, 2026, the Belfast Fire Department responded to 53 City Point Road for a reported basement fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found that the home owner had extinguished a small basement fire before they arrived. … Continue reading
The Maine ACLU announced today that it has filed “five administrative claims against the federal government on behalf of people who suffered abuse at the hands of federal immigration agents.” The announcement also says that these filings are part of … Continue reading
On Friday, July 24th, at approximately 5:58 PM., the Franklin County Regional Communication Center received a 911 call reporting a shooting on Jobie Road in the town of Avon. Deputies from the Franklin County Sheriff’ Office responded and located Jessica … Continue reading
Ahead of the Scarborough Town Council’s special meeting Wednesday evening, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) sent the Council a letter supporting their proclamation calling for a federal review of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility at 40 Manson Libby … Continue reading
On July 17, 2026, the Maine Forest Service and the Harington Fire Department requested the Office of State Fire Marshal’s assistance to determine the origin and cause of a structure fire at 1230 Main Street in Harrington. The fire was … Continue reading