“As we experienced firsthand, LePage’s divisiveness, his animosity towards people and his my-way-or-the highway style of government created chaos and contributed to dysfunction and gridlock that cost Maine people vital progress on issues ranging from health care, to education, to … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Portland Man Arrested for Grant Street Shooting Earlier This Month
Evert Aristides Delgado Menjivar (DOB 06-15-1994) of Portland was arrested for a shooting that occurred on Sunday, October 2, 2022 in the area of Grant Street and Deering Avenue when he turned himself in to detectives today at the Portland … Continue reading
New Maine GOP Ads Lie About Governor Mills’ Record, Again
Scott, Ogden, spokesman for the Janet Mills for Governor campaign, issued the followig statement on the Maine Republican Party’s latest TV lie: “Another day, another false attack from Paul LePage’s allies in the Maine Republican Party. With this new ad, … Continue reading
Portland Fire Department Purchases Three New Fire Trucks
The Portland Fire Department announced this morning that it has taken delivery of two new engines and one new ladder truck – all of which will enter full service in the immediate future following manufacturer training. The three new trucks … Continue reading
Wanna’ be Thelander (R) Lodges Lies at Congresswoman Pingree (D) During Congressional Debate
Divisive, failure to show up for the job and an ineffective legislator were some of the lies that challenger Ed Thelander lodged against Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) during the closing moments of a televised debate last night. The lies from … Continue reading
Don Perkins of Gulf of Maine Research Institute Retiring Next Year
Don Perkins, 28 year President and CEO of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) announced this morning that he is retiring from his post as the leader of a highly respected non-profit when a sucessor is chosen. That will … Continue reading
Daniel Minter’s Illustrations to be Exhibited at the Lewis Gallery, Portland Public Library
The Portland Public Library has announced that it will be featuring an exhibit of the award-winning illustrations of Daniel Minter from his children’s books. The exhibit will be held at the Lewis Gallery in the downtown branch starting November 4, … Continue reading
Portland Fire Department has “Busy Day” for its Crews
The Portland Fire Department successfully handled a complicated vehicle extraction and a house fire in a three hour period today, Wednesday, October 12, 2022. A 10:22 am., a vehicle was reported down an embankment on its side in the area … Continue reading
Noted Attorney Expedites Appeal to Preserve Lobster Industry; Statement from Governor Mills
The Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) today announced that it has retained former US Solicitor General Paul Clement and has filed for expedited consideration of MLA’s appeal to the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in Maine Lobstermen’s … Continue reading
Police Investigate Shooting on Washburn Avenue Near Hadlock Field
On Monday, October 10, 2022, just after 8:00 pm., Portland Police responded to the area of Washburn Avenue at St. John Street for the report of an altercation followed by the sound of gunshots. The location is near Hadlock Field. … Continue reading