Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) announced that three students she nominated have been accepted to US Service Academies. Wallace “Wynn” Poole of South China will attend the US Merchant Marine Academy in KIngs Point, NY. Isaial Morgan of Cumberland Center … Continue reading
The City of Portland’s Planning Department announced this morning that it has received a major site plan application from the Portland Housing Authority for the construction of a seven-story, approximaely 47,000 square foot, mixed use residential and commercial building with … Continue reading
The Fire Marshal’s Office Investigators and ATF Special Agents worked throughout the Memorial Day weekend at the scene of the Robbins Lumber fire and explosion in Searsmont on May 15th. During the time, personnel paused to honor Morrill Firefighter Andrew … Continue reading
West End Neighborhood Assocation’s “Vision Zero Traffic Calming” project funding has been approved according to a press release received this morning. WENA is about to begin scheduling volunteer duties. Please email WENA about your interest in participating in either: data … Continue reading
You are invited to take a free memorial day tour today, Monday, May 25 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, at Eastern Cemetery on the east end of Portland – that is IF it isn’t raining – a mghty big … Continue reading
Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and the State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide from 12:01 am to noon on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026 in honor and recognition of America’s fallen service … Continue reading
Just in late this afternoon is this report from Michael Wriston, of Project Salt Box, a nonprofit publication committed to transparency and accountability regarding the Department of Homeland Security’s expanding footprint. ICE has finalized the no-bid scanning contract that Project … Continue reading
Yesterday, during the Red Sox game, Graham Platner’s campaign began airing “The Curse,” a new ad calling out private equity’s role in buying up our homes, our communities and running the Red Sox into the ground. After running for part … Continue reading
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows issued the following statement regarding the Attorney General’s response to the US Justice Department’s demand that Maine reverse its confidential plate policy. “When ICE asked for confidential license plates, I said no. We don’t have … Continue reading
New reporting revealed that since Roe v. Wade was overturned, Susan Collins skipped every Senate HELP committee hearing on abortion or reproductive healthcare. Her decision to skip these hearings came after Collins cast the decisive vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh … Continue reading