On Sunday, October 9, 2022, two homes in the same neighborhood were entered while residents slept inside. The homes were located on Dirigo Street and Brighton Avenue near Stevens Avenue. Boh homes were unlocked. Because of the close proximity it … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Governor Mills Recognizes Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Governor Janet T. Mills (D) issued the following statement recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day: “Today, our sate honors the earliest stewards of the land we are fortunate to call home. For thousands of years, the Indigenous peoples of Maine have shaped … Continue reading
17th Annual Veg Fest Coming to East End Community School; October 29
The 17th Annual Veg Fest will be held at the East End Community School, North Street, on Munjoy Hill on Saturday, October 29th. The Fest runs from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm and admission is free. There will be three … Continue reading
No One Injured in Early Morning Old Port Shooting
No one was injured when a gun was fired during a disturbance that began on Fore Street near Moulton Street just after 1:00 am this morning; Saturday, October 8, 2022. The shotting occurred as bars closed and patrons had started … Continue reading
Mills for Governor Campaign Blasts FALSE TV AD Peddled by LePage’s Out-of-State Megadonor
Scott Ogden, spokesman for the Janet Mills for Governor Campaign, issued the following statement this afternoon blasting a false TV ad from American Principles Project, an out-of-state, LePage-allied PAC disguising itself as Maine Families First with one mega-donor. The Virginia-based group put … Continue reading
EAT, DRINK, BE MERRY AND BE PAMPERED FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
Give yourself a holiday gift getaway! That unique opportunity comes in the form of a three day retreat beginning Tuesday, December 6, 2022 through Thursday, December 8, 2022 at the historic and charming Waldo Emerson Inn, Kennebunkport. A spokeswoman for … Continue reading
Portland Police Search Apartment on Grant Street on West End
On Friday, October 7, 2022, just after 12:00 pm., the Portland Police Department executed a search warrant at an apartment on Grant Street in connectin with a criminal investigation. The department’s Special Reaction Team (SRT) was used to execute the … Continue reading
Food Truckers Charge City Survey Biased Against Their Interests
Food truck operators have made no secret of their frustration with the survey that the city of Portland has issued for residents of Portland. . Whether views are expressed at city council meetings or privately at the Food Truck Park … Continue reading
Pingree & Escobar Urge DHS to Shorten Wait Time for Work Authorizations for Asylum Applicants
Today, US Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) led a three page letter to Secretary of the Departmet of Homeland Security (DHS) Alejundro Mayorkas urging the agency to shorten the wait time for work authorizations for asylum applicants. … Continue reading
Governor Mills Backs Maine Congressional Delegation Move to Block Funding to Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch
Governor Janet T. Mills (D) today announced that she fully supports a move by Maine’s Congressional Delegation to introduce legislation to block federal taxpayer funds from going to Monterey Bay Aquarium. Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch recently “Red Listed” Maine’s … Continue reading