Just hours after returning to Maine from San Antonio, Texas, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) shared news that a federal district court judge has ordered Olivia Andre’s release from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing center in Dilley, Texas. … Continue reading
Knox Woman Arrested on Arson and Attempted Murder Charges
On Monday, May 4, 2026, at approximately 10:43 pm., the Waldo County Communications Center received a 911 call from an individual a 1647 Bailey Road in Knox reporting a fire at the residence. Deputies from the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office, … Continue reading
Pingree Et Al Call for Release of Constituents & Closure of Dilley Detention Facility
Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) is once again calling for the release of her constituent, Olivia Andre, from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing center in Dilley, Texas following an official Congressional oversight visit on Tuesday. Pingree — … Continue reading
Franklin Arias Named Eastern League Player of the Month
Franklin Arias, shortstop for the Portland Sea Dogs has been named Eastern League Player of the Month by Minor League Baseball. Arias is currently ranked as the Boston Red Sox No. 2 overall prospect and No. 25 in the Top … Continue reading
Body of Sea Kayaker from New Mexico Recovered by Marine Patrol near Little Deer Isle
The body of Jeffrey B. Eaton, 55, of Albuquerque, New Mexico has been recovered from the waters near the Deer Isle Bridge according to a press release received this afternoon from the Maine Marine Patrol. Mr. Eaton was reported missing … Continue reading
Maine Marine Patrol Searching for Kayaker Near Little Deer Isle
The Maine Marine Patrol is searching the waters near the Deer Isle Bridge for a missing sea kayaker according to a press release issued early this afternoon. The man, a summer resident, overturned his kayak shortly after he launched this … Continue reading
Arrest Made Following Shalom House Stabbing; Victim Later Dies
On Monday, May 4, 2026, at 9:58 am., Portland Police responded to Shalom House, located at 503 Woodford Street, for a report of a stabbing Upon arrival, officers learned that a male suspect had stabbed a 40-year-old female employee before … Continue reading
COLLINS: Keep Your Vulgar Ads in DC; Mainers Don’t Want Them Here
As predicted at the end of April, Pine Tree Results, a pro-Collins Super PAC comprised of a dozen out-of-state billionaires, has launched its ad campaign against Graham Platner, US Senate candidate from Maine, on local television stations. This blogger saw … Continue reading
Portland Police Investigating Death at Shalom House
Late this afternoon the Portland Police Department announced that it is investigating a death at the Shalom House, located at 503 Woodford Street this morning. Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division and Evidence Technicians are processing the scene. There is … Continue reading
Pingree Statement on Kennedy Center Firing of Union Members
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Ranking Membr of the House Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees the Kennedy Center, released the following statement after the Center reportedly fired all box office staff who are members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees … Continue reading