Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced this morning that she is ending her campaign to run against MAGA member Susan Collins (R) in the upcoming midterm election in November 2026. The announcement came from York County Democratic Party Chairwoman Kahie … Continue reading
Howland Man Killed on Wet Road Crash on 1-95
At approximately 7:50 pm last night, Troopers from the Maine State Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash in the median of Interstate 95 near mile marker 210. Upon arrival, troopers and emergency personnel determined that the lone … Continue reading
Inside ICE’s Plan to Start Building Detention Spaces Rather Than Renting Them
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted a solicitation on Thursday for a construction program worth up to $10 billion, a move to build and expand detention space on land the agency owns rather than lease it according to an indepth … Continue reading
Biddeford Man Seriously Injured in Vehicle Crash in Limington
Late this morning, it was reported that on Friday, July 17, 2026, at approximately 4:08 pm., State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 25 and 11 in Limington. During the investigation, troopers determined that Robert … Continue reading
A Letter of Reflection and Action from MIRC
This year has challenged us more than ever before. In January, when Operation Catch of the Day (OCTD) was in our neighborhoods, we supported our community with our Immigrant Defense Hotline and training to safely identify ICE activity. In Juhe, … Continue reading
Maine DEP Issues Air Quality Alert for Unhealthy Ranges on July 18th
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection warns that ground-level particle pollution concentrations are forecasted to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ (USG) level this Saturday, July 18th, due to wildfire smoke drifting in from Manitoba and Ontario, Canada. The smoke … Continue reading
Pingree Demands Answers from DHS After Fatal ICE Shooting in Biddeford
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) today sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mulin demanding answers about the fatal shooting of her constituent, Johan Sebastian Duran Guerreo, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Biddeford, Maine, … Continue reading
Open Letter to Prospective Candidates & The Maine Democratic Party from Platner Supporters
We are writing on behalf of the statewide network of volunteer leaders who organized, knocked doors, hosted events and built the loop grassroots infrastructure behind Graham Platner’s campaign — and on behalf of the more than 150,000 Maine Democratic primary … Continue reading
Victim of Ellsworth Fire Earlier This Week Perishes Due to Injuries
Bruce Spencer, 59, of Ellsworth, has died as a result of injuries sustained in the fire that occurred on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Ellsworth according to a press release received late this afternoon from Shannon Moss, Public Information Officer, … Continue reading
Two Bus Lines Launch Tap-to-Ride Fare Payment Option
Earlier this week local bus lines launched a new fare payment option for its riders: Tap-to-Ride, for the convenience of its customers in southern Maine.. Announcing this change in payment options are the Greater Portland Metro and Biddeford Saco Old … Continue reading