“COVID-19  brought me to Maine from New Jersey.  I used to work in New York City and COVID-19 shut the city down.  I worked for garment manfacturers on 38th Street and Broadway,” said Sal Matari, this afternoon at the Grand … Continue reading →

“In a time of great cynicism, today’s confirmation of Justice Ketenji Brown Jackson to America’s highest court is a bright moment for our country.  For decades, the Supreme Court has lacked balance; balance in gender, balance in race, balance in … Continue reading →

Earlier this week, Paul LePage stood by as Pastor Travis Carey made a series of hate filled remarks about Democrats, claiming they are “anti-God” and support “sexual perversion” and “the wholesale slaughter of innocent life.” These comments came at the … Continue reading →

In a newly-surfaced video, Paul LePage has once again been caught making baseless claims about voter fraud that up to 80,000 people voted illegally in Maine in 2020. The video from an October 2021 campaign event surfaced just days after … Continue reading →

Michael Laliberte was named President of the University of Maine at Augusta, effective Augut 1st by Chancellor Daniel Malloy today.  Lalibete, whi is currently President of the State University of New York at Delta has signed a three year contract. … Continue reading →

Pallet after pallet of medical supplies filled a small storage room at the large Partners for World Health warehouse at 312 Canco Road this afternoon. Tomorrow morning these  medical supplies will begin their long journey to Ukraine where they will … Continue reading →

“I’m proud to call the United States my new home,” said  Demi Kouzounas, at the Grand Opening of the Maine GOP Multicultural Community Center on Munjoy HIll this morning. “Ultimately, my goal is to have a location within walking distance … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) today announced that her office is accepting requests for Community Project Funding in the Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations process.  Those funds will direct congressional spending to eligible projects conducted by state and local governments or 501(c)3 … Continue reading →

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced today that Maine received an award of $1,000,000. under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 for Election Security. Nationally, $75 million was appropriated for Election Security to the states and US territories which requires … Continue reading →

Late last week, Governor Janet T. Mills (D) announced the opening of a nearly $16 million grant program to help Maine’s wholesale seafood dealers and processors recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and invest in infrastructure improvements that will make their … Continue reading →