Hundreds of union registered nurses, commuity allies and elected officials rallied in Portland today demanding the release of Debora Kapisha, RN, a nurse at Maine Medical Center (MMC) who is currently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). They scored … Continue reading
“She will not be forced to Louisiana today. And it’s all the direct result of the actions we have taken in the past 24 hours, Kelly Brennan, RN at MMC and MSNA Co-president, told a crowd of over 100 nurses … Continue reading
Nurses at Maine Medical Center (MMC) in Portland, are staging an emergency protest on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5th to demand the release of an RN colleague who is being detained by ICE despite the fact that she is legally authorized to … Continue reading
Hearts of Pine announced today that it is planning on building a soccer stadium at Cassidy Point – on Portland’s waterfront. The property is situated on the Fore River. It has been closed to the public for years because it … Continue reading
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