The Janet Mills for Governor Campaign reported today that it raised $574,906. during the January through June fundraising period. The campaign received 4,202 contributions from 3,268 donors.  99.8% of those contributions came from individuals who gave an average of $140.00. … Continue reading →

The Frances Perkins Center has partnered with the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta to present the remastered film, “The New Deal for Artists” (1976) on Thursday, July 29 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm.  Sarah Peskin, chair of the Frances Perkins Center board, … Continue reading →

The Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) has picked a preferred site for the proposed floating offshore wind research array in the Gulf of Maine. In November 2020, Governor Janet T. Mills announced the State’s intent to pursue a floating offshore wind … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills, the first woman Governor of Maine, today vetoed LD 1708, An Act to Create the Pine Tree Company.  In her veto message, the Governor called the recent performance of Maine’s utilities “abysmal” and that “it may … Continue reading →

Governor Mills today signed into law LD 1712, a bill that will expand access to quality, affordable child care in Maine. The new law seeks replicate a successful program in Somerset County modeled after the successful Early Head Start-child Care … Continue reading →

On Sunday, July 11, 2021, at approximately 7:26 pm., Portland Police officers responded to a disturbance near the block of 25 Preble Street.  While talking to witnesses at that location, they noticed a man, later identified as Frederick Archer (5/2/2000), … Continue reading →

The 33rd Maine Boatbuilders Show is back!  That is it’s back on the Portland waterfront following a hiatus because of its temporary relocation off the waterfront and then a pause for the pandemic. Previously the enormously popular Show was held … Continue reading →

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced today a resolution of his lawsuit against the Sackler family and its company, Purdue Pharma.  – a resolution that will go a long way in defeating a scourge illegally brought upon this nation by … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills has signed into Law LD 1619, which prohibits new offshore wind projects in State waters.  The prohibition preserves State waters for recreational and fishing – where up to 75% of Maine’s commercial lobster harvesting occurs – … Continue reading →

Scott Turcette, an organizer for Common Cause, called upon a small group of activists at city hall to “fight for the right to vote” late this afternoon.  “We have to fight for democracy today.” Three speakers addressed the group of  … Continue reading →