Late this morning Chance David Baker, 22, of Portland was shot at the Union Station Plaza on the west end of Portland.  He later died at Maine Medical Center according to a press release issued late this evening by Assistant … Continue reading →

The water boil order placed on thirty-six (36) locations on Munjoy HIll due to the water main break on Preble Street, has been lifted according to an email from Michelle Clements, public relations manager for the Water District. The ban … Continue reading →

The confirmation of Scott Pruitt to be the next administrator of the EPA is worrisome for the State of Maine.  The vote to confirm him was 52 – 46 in a party-line vote.   Both Maine Senators voted in opposition … Continue reading →

Because of a water main break on Preble Street in Portland, the Portland Water District has issued a boil water order for much of Munjoy Hill – that is northeast of Sheridan Street.*  The ban went into effect as of … Continue reading →

Senator Susan Collins (R) has no intention of coming back to the Portland area to meet with her constituents in a Town Hall forum. She has made that clear!  Despite repeated requests from groups in the area and queries to … Continue reading →

Senator Susan Collins (R) announced today that she will not be supporting the nomination of Scott Pruitt for administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.  MHN.com learned of her decision by press releases from both  the Sierra Club Maine Chapter and … Continue reading →

Portland has announced another citywide parking ban beginning at 10:00 pm this evening and ending tomorrow morning, Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 6:00 am.  Vehicles left on city streets after 10:00 pm may be towed at the owners’ expense. As … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) announced today that she is co-sponsoring legislation to create a bipartisan, independent, outside, commission to fully investigate Russia’s influence in the Trump administration and the 2016 election, “Protecting our Democracy Act HR 356,” the title of … Continue reading →

Last month the Associated Press reported that Linda Bean, granddaughter of the founder of L.L. Bean, had illegally donated $60,000 to a Donald Trump PAC that only permitted donations of $5,000. Next the on-line – Grab Your Wallet – stepped … Continue reading →

Two citywide parking bans for the city of Portland beginning tonight Sunday, February 12th have been announced.  It ends tomorrow morning at 6:00 am.  A SECOND citywide parking ban starts tomorrow evening, Monday, February 13 at 10:00 pm and runs … Continue reading →