Results of the ranked-choice voting for gubernatorial primaries and the Democratic Second Congressional race are NOT in as of midnight. The Secretary of State’s Office had indicated earlier in the evening, it was expected they would be announced around 11:15 … Continue reading
“They laughed at Obama and they said he’s a stupid son of a bitch,” reported The New York Times today in a front page article centered on Trump’s lashing out at critics of his Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran. … Continue reading
On Monday, June 15, 2026 at approximately 12:15 pm., the Fort Kent Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at a multi-unit apartment building located at 42 East Main Street. Upon arrival, the firefighters made entry and located a … Continue reading
Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Subcommittee, led a roundtable discussion with Maine forestry leaders about the Trump Admiistration’s reckless decision to reorganize the US Forest Service (USFS) and shutter research … Continue reading
Jason Ayers,49, of Portland, has been identified as the man who died in a crash at the intersection of Marginal Way and Preble Street on Tuesday morming, June 16, 2026. For more background information, please visit post herein dated June … Continue reading
Tonight new reporting revealed that Susan Collins’ husband, Tom Daffron, consulted as recently as 2025 for a lobbying firm run by Scott Read, the chairmman of Pine Tree Results, the super PAC spending millions to reelect Collins and attack … Continue reading
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11:28 am., Portland Police responded to the intersection of Marginal Way and Preble Street for a collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. A 49 year old Portland man was struck by a … Continue reading
Soccer fans will gather at 12 pm on Wednesday, June 17th at Aura Sport Grill, 121 Center Street, Portland, in anticipation of the 1:00 pm kickoff of the FIFA World Cup match between CongoDR and Portugal. The watch party is … Continue reading
“Third Wednesdays,” a new monthly art activities series designed to complement its signature First Friday Art Walk, is to be launched this week according to Herb Ivy, President of Creative Portland. It will take place in the 500 Block of … Continue reading
On Sunday, June 14, 2026, at approximately 5:55 pm., the Wells Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a structure fire at 149 Atlantic Avenue in Wells. Before fire officials arrived on scene, heavy fire and smoke conditions were visible … Continue reading