This afternoon the Mills Administration announced the award of $500,000 to 10 Maine communities to expand local food production and agricultural education through the construction of durable, shared-use greenhouses. Governor Mils conceived the Community Greenhouse Grant Program during the pandemic … Continue reading
The city announced this morning that it has hired FB Environmental and Acorn Engineering to conduct a visual inspection of Portland’s shoreline including Peaks Island, Great Diamond Island, Little Diamond Island, Cliff Island and Cushing Island. This is in conjunction … Continue reading
At approximately 8:10 pm. on July 29, 2026, the Belfast Fire Department responded to 53 City Point Road for a reported basement fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found that the home owner had extinguished a small basement fire before they arrived. … Continue reading
The Maine ACLU announced today that it has filed “five administrative claims against the federal government on behalf of people who suffered abuse at the hands of federal immigration agents.” The announcement also says that these filings are part of … Continue reading
On Friday, July 24th, at approximately 5:58 PM., the Franklin County Regional Communication Center received a 911 call reporting a shooting on Jobie Road in the town of Avon. Deputies from the Franklin County Sheriff’ Office responded and located Jessica … Continue reading
Ahead of the Scarborough Town Council’s special meeting Wednesday evening, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) sent the Council a letter supporting their proclamation calling for a federal review of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility at 40 Manson Libby … Continue reading
On July 17, 2026, the Maine Forest Service and the Harington Fire Department requested the Office of State Fire Marshal’s assistance to determine the origin and cause of a structure fire at 1230 Main Street in Harrington. The fire was … Continue reading
Investigtors with the Office of State Fire Marshal responded to 4 Sea Meadows Lane at the request of the Scarborough Fire Department to investigate a residential structure fire. The Scarborough Fire Deparment responded to reports of a fire at a … Continue reading
Three new ICE Out of Maine laws will take effect on Wednesday, July 29, drawng a clear line between rogue federal agents and the essential places where Mainers live, learn and heal: ICE Out of Policing, ICE Out of our … Continue reading
Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, July 28th from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm., in Lincoln Park for an evening with Blues Prophets! They’re always a crowd favorite and will be bringing their signature Chicago-style blues for a great night of live … Continue reading