On Friday, May 15, 2026, at approximately 10:05 am., multiple fire departments responded to a reported fire in one of the silos at Robbins Lumber at 506 Main Street in Searsmont. The Searsmont Fire Department was the initial responding agency … Continue reading
AG Frey and Rep. Meyer Announce $$ Investment in Mainspring’s Recovery Support Model
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey and Representative Michele Meyer announced late this week a $1 milion investment from Maine’s opioid settlement funds to expand integrated recovery support through Mainspring: The Seacoast Social Services Collective in Kittery. Led by Fair Tide … Continue reading
US Supreme Court Strikes Down Medication Abortion Restriction
Today, the US Supreme Court halted an attempt to restrict access to mifepristone, one of two medications commonly used in medication abortion. The case, Louisiana v. FDA, challenged the Food and Drug Administration’s 2023 Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) … Continue reading
Susan Collins Votes to Protect Big Banks and Billionaires
Last night, Susan Collins voted once again to make it easier for big banks to hit Maine families with predatory overdraft fees. Her vote to block even a debate on restoring basic consumer protections are just the latest reminder of … Continue reading
Hypocrite Vance Lectures Maine About FRAUD on Short Visit to Bangor Airport
“Maine is one of the worst states in the country for fraud,” Hypocrite Vance, Fraud Czar, told a group during a short stop he made just after noon today at the Bangor International Airport, It was billed as a stop … Continue reading
ICE’s Nationwide Co-working Solicitation has Advanced – and the Agency Says the Space Isn’t for Law Enforcement
New documents show ICE’s co-working push has become a live contract with a targeted June start date and 330 personnel whose job functions the solicitation does not identify according to a press release received this afternoon from Michael Wriston and … Continue reading
Portland Fire Responds to Fire at 568 Riverside Street; No Injuries Reported
Shortly after 7:00 pm last night, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the Portand Fire Department was alerted to a report of flames coming from a pile of recycled material at Radius Recycling located at 568 Riverside Street. The first arriving units … Continue reading
Portland Tenants Union Presents Audit Finding & Launches 2026 Tenants’ Agenda
On Tuesday night, May 12, 2026, at SPACE Gallery, more than 100 Portland tenants gathered to eat, drink and talk about how difficult it is to afford to live in this city. Notice of Violation: Tenants Takeover was the first … Continue reading
“End Citizens United” Endorses Graham Platner for US Senate in Maine
End Citizens United (ECU), a leading national anti-corruption organization, today endorsed Graham Platner for US Senate in Maine. Platner is making reform a central focus of his campaign and is part of ECU’s Unrig Washington program for candidates that reject … Continue reading
Portland Student Chosen BGCA Maine Youth of the Year
Nludi Celestino, a senior at Casco Bay High School, has been selected as Boys & Girls Club of America’s 2026 Maine State Youth of the Year! In recognition of being selected, Nludi also received a $ 2,500 scholarship awarded by … Continue reading