You are invited to see the “Step-into-Kindergarten and First-Grade program close up on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm at Reiche Elementary School according to a press release issued this morning from the Portland Public School … Continue reading
The city of Portland has received a Major Site Plan application to combine the parcels at 101 and 105 Winter Street to facilitate the construction of a five-unit building and a four-unit building, for a total of nine units, with … Continue reading
On Monday, August 3, 2026, the Portland Police Department conducted an enhanced traffic safety enforcement operation as part of the City’s ongoing commitment to improving roadway safety and supporting its Vision Zero Action Plan. Throughout the day, additional officers focused … Continue reading
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) is urging MaineHealth to preserve labor and delivery services at Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, warning that closing the unit would have far-reaching consequences for families, health care workers, and communities throughout the Midcoast. In a letter … Continue reading
The Secretary of State’s Office today announed that Maine voters may now request absentee ballots for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Voters may request ballots onine or by contacting their town or city clerk. Contact information for municipal clerks … Continue reading
On Friday, July 24, 2026, a man attempting to sell a firearm was robbed and assaulted. The firearm was stolen during the incident according to a press release issued this afternoon by the Portland Police Department. Following an investigation, members … Continue reading
On Sunday, August 2, 2026 at approximately 6:55 pm., Maine State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 1 and Old Route 1 in Gouldsboro. Multiple injuries were reported and one vehicle had rolled over, trapping … Continue reading
Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA), the public agency expanding connectivity and digital opportunity statewide, announced late last week $3.3 million in grant awards for capital improvements to make economic and social opportunity possible for individuals and communities through digital access. New … Continue reading
New data from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study shows that 14.5% of Maine residents experienced food insecurity in 2024, up from 13.8% the previous year. The findings highlight the increasing challenges families face as rising costs for housing, … Continue reading
Eight exceptional educators from across the state are semifinalists for 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year. On Thursday, July 23, 2026, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) and Educate Maine officially announced these semfinalists, who will deliver keynote speeches, submit … Continue reading