The Maine State Police, in partnership with the Maine Turnpike Authority and the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety, conducted a high-visibility traffic enforcement initiative on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 to reduce crashes and fatalities through enhanced speed enforcement and increased … Continue reading
Some of Mainers’ favorite places to immerse themselves in nature face imminent danger. The US Forest Service (part of the Agriculture Department) filed a proposed rule in the Federal Register on Wednesday that would end protections for nearly 45 million … Continue reading
You are invited to attend a neighborhood meeting to discuss the Major Site Plan Application for the proposed redevelopment of 101 and 105 Winter Street. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 5:30 pm. The meeting … Continue reading
As part of its ongoing Vision Zero commitment to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries, Portland has implemented new traffic signal timings designed to enhance pedestrian safety along the Washington Avenue/Auburn Street corridor. These changes reflect the City’s prioritization of … Continue reading
You are invited to attend a neighborhood meeting to discuss plans for the proposed redevelopment of 92 Cassidy Point Drive into the Hearts of Pine soccer stadium. The city required meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:00 … Continue reading
Today, US Reps Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Bennie G. Thompson (D-MISS), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA) and Rep. Troy Carter (D-LA), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, hosted a … Continue reading
The Office of the Maine Attorney General continues to actively investigate the shooting death of Mr. Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero by a federal Enforcement Removal Operation Officer in Biddeford on July 13, 2026. Under Maine Law, the Attorney General’s Office … Continue reading
Today, the Maine Immigrants’s Rights Coalition staff joined members of Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero’s family, Biddeford Mayor LaFountain and the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project in calling on Congress to confront serious questions about Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s use of force, … Continue reading
This month, Planned Parenthood Votes launched the first push of a digital ad campaign totaling over $600,000 to highlight Maine voters’ disapproval of Senator Susan Collins’ anti-abortion votes, including her vote to confirm Brett Kavanagh. This vote paved the way … Continue reading
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, at approximately 3:35 pm., the Bangor Regional Communications Center began receiving calls about a vehicle traveling over 100 mph and driving erratically northbound on 1-295 in the Bowdoinham area. Ultimately, 14 people called 911 to … Continue reading