Today, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) endorsed Troy Jackson for US Senate from Maine. Troy is a fifth-generation Mainer, logger and longtime union member and former Maine Senate President. ATU pointed to Jackson’s decades-long record of standing with working … Continue reading
Portland Hearts of Pine Names Ray Saari Sporting Director
Portland Hearts of Pine announced today that Ray Saari has been named the club’s Sporting Director, strengthening Hearts soccer operations as the club continues to invest in buiding a winning culture. Saari will work closely with Hearts leadership and Head … Continue reading
Victim in Fatal Forest Avenue Crash Identified by Portland Police
The Portland Police Department has ideniified he woman who died after being struck by a vehicle on August 24, 2026, in the area of 1837 Forest Avenue. The victim has been identified as Nichele Roakes,, 57, of Portland. The vehicle … Continue reading
Governor Mills Tells Canadians Trump’s Trade War is not Maine’s Fight
In an op-ed published today in the Sunday edition of the “Toronto Star,” Canada’s largest-circulation newspaper, Governor Janet Mills spoke directly to the Canadian people about Maine’s enduring friendship with Canada. She made it clear that President Trump’s trade war … Continue reading
State Police Investigating Head-on Crash on I-295 in Portland
On Saturday, August 29, 2026 at approximtely 7:15 pm., the Bangor Communications Center took a report of a wrong way driver going northbound in the southbound lanes of !-295 in Portland. Moments later, both the Bangor Regional Communication Center and … Continue reading
Troy Jackson Shares His Vision for State in Southern Maine
Fifth-generation logger, former Maine Senate President and Democratic nominee for US Senate Troy Jackson stood with union rail workers as they called for increased safety measures at Rigby Yard in South Portland and rallied volunteers with the Seacoast Democratic party … Continue reading
Neighborhood Meeting for 43 St. Lawrence Street Redevelopment; September 9th
You are invited to attend a city required neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held at The HIll Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss … Continue reading
Federal Judge Blocks Attempts to Restrict Mail-in Voting
A federal judge in Boston blocked the Trump administration from interfering with states rights to conduct mail-in voting for the upcoming November elections, now 67 days away. Judge Indira Talwan ruled yesteday that the plaintiffs were likely to succeed in … Continue reading
Three Officers Involved in Deadly Shooting at Casco Bay Lines Last Night
On Thursday, August 27th, 2026, at approximately 9:32 pm., the Portland Regional Communications Center (PRCC) started receiving calls about shots fired in the area of the Spring Street at Oak Street Portland. Portland Police responded to the area but did … Continue reading
Troy Jackson Calls for Town Hall Debates, Calls for Three Next Week
One month after becoming the Democratic nominee for US Senate, Troy Jackson today called for Susan Collins to participate in four televisied debates, including two towh hall-style debates where Maine voters can directly question both candidates. Jackson is also inviting … Continue reading