The city of Portland will issue a Request for Expression of Interest (RFE) # 26105) on Thursday, June 25 to identify qualified partners interested in collaborating to operate a low-barrier winter warming shelter during the 2026-2027 season. The City is … Continue reading
Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorses Graham Platner Over Collins
Yesterday, ahead of the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, Graham Platner received Planned Parenthood Action Fund’s (PPAF) endorsement. “…………. CEO Nicole Clegg and dozens of supporters joined Platner to discuss Susan Collins’ decisive … Continue reading
Assistant Chief Wayne Woodbury – Funeral Tomorrow
Line of Duty Death Funeral Information for Assistant Chief Wayne Woodbury is that his funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 1:00 pm at the Belfast Area High School, 25 Lions Way, Belfast. Fire Service personnel are … Continue reading
Graham Platner for Senate Endorsed by Planned Parenthood
Today, as we approach the anniversary of the Dobbs decision, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is announcing its endorsement of Graham Platner for Senate. In the four years since the Supreme Court ended the federal right to an abortion, the Trump … Continue reading
Platner: “Susan Collins is Lying Through Her Teeth”
In a rare interview, Susan Collins today looked straight into the camera and lied, falsely claiming that Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was not the deciding vote to overturn Roe v. Wade. Despite the plain, well-documented records, Collins insisted that, … Continue reading
Nominations for the 2026 Fly Rod Crosby Outdoor Lifetime Achievement Award Due
The Fly Rod Crosby Outdoor Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to an individual who demonstrates a lifelong commitment to the stewardship and wise use of Maine’s natural resources and has … Continue reading
Portland’s Fourth of July Fireworks Information
The City of Portland is once again hosting a fireworks display for the Fourth of July this year. The display will be held on Saturday, July 4, in its usual spot on the Eastern Promenade, with the fireworks set to … Continue reading
Whiting Man Perishes in Charlotte Motor Vehicle Crash
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at approximaely 12:48 am., Troopers with the Northern Field Troop were contacted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, notifying State Police of a fatal motor vehicle crash on Charlotte Road in Charlotte. The driver and … Continue reading
Pingree Urges USDA to Look Beyond Cotton in Push to Rebuild American Textile
Earlier this week Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) is a longtime organic farmer and leader in Congress for sustainable agriculture and reducing pollution from fast fashion, is calling on the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to strengthen federal support for American-rown … Continue reading
Governor Mills Announces Federal Funding Awards for Maine Economic Development Projects
Earlier this week, Governor Janet T. Mills (D) announced that seven communities and orgnizations across rural Maine have been awarded $15.9 million in grants from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) to support critical economic development projects. The projects – … Continue reading