Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME), a longtime organic farmer and member of the House Agriculture Committee, spoke out against Republicans’ Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies FY 2027 funding bill.  During the House Appropriations Committee markup of … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at approximately 5:02 pm., the Skowhegan Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire with possible entrapment at a residence at 31 Waye Street.  Multiple agencies responded to the scene. Upon arrival, firefighters … Continue reading →

New reporting disclosed what we all know.  When a private equity is involved it ruins our communities, way of life and now the team we love:  the Red Sox, trading away legacy and loyaly in favor of shareholder returns. In … Continue reading →

In honor of Naional Donate Life Month, New England Donor Services (NEDS) will host an event at Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture in South Portland to raise awareness of the importance of organ and tissue donation.  On Thursday, April 30th at … Continue reading →

This morning at 10:53,  the Portland Fire Department was dispatched to 55 Morning Street to investigate a notification received from the building’s alarm system.  While en route, we received further information indicating an active structural fire, at which time a … Continue reading →

With six weeks until the Democratic Primary, new reporting revealed that a Super PAC supporting Susan Collins is spending $2 million on negative TV ads against Graham Platner.  This comes after the release of the NINTH consecutive poll showing Platner … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Congressman  Thomas Massie (R-KY) are teaming up to introduce an amendment to the Farm Bill that fights back against immunity for chemical companies and protects the health of Americans.  Republicans’ Farm Bill, which is expected … Continue reading →

It was announed this morning that Kyle Sasala has been named Acting Manager of the Portand Sea Dogs by the Boston Red Sox.  Following yesterday’s game in Portland, former Manager Chad Epperson was named to the Red Sox coaching staff … Continue reading →

On Saturday, April 25, 2026 at about 11:49 am., Troopers responded to 1-395 westbound in the area of the Main Street overpass in Bangor for a report of a two-vehicle crash.  Witnesses reported a black  Ford Mustang struck a Volkswagen … Continue reading →

Yesterday Governor Janet T. Mills vetoed the controversial Act 307 – an act that would have placed a temporary limit on the creation of data centers in Maine. In a letter to the Maine legislature, the  Governor said she supports … Continue reading →