Three Penobscot County men were arrested Tuesday, November 7, 2030 in connection with a drug trafficking investigation that resulted in the seizure of a significant amount of cocaine, suspected drug proceeds and firemarms.  During an investigation over the past several … Continue reading →

City Councilor Mark Dion has been elected Mayor according to a press release issued by the city late this morning.  He and the other newly elected city councilors will be sworn in on Monday, December 4 at 6:00 pm at … Continue reading →

“Because no candidate for Mayor received more than 50% total votes, ranked choice voting tabulation will be held to determine the outome of the Mayoral rave.  It will take plae on Wednesday, November 8 at 10:00 am in the State … Continue reading →

Late this afternoon, voting was strong at East End Community School (EECS) on Munjoy HIll.  Election officials at times seemed more like traffic cops – trying to keep voters in the correct lines and trying to keep the unruly in … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at approximaely 12:40 am., the Augusta Regional Communications Center received a 911 call regarding a fire at 762 Ridge Road in Windsor.  The Windsor Fire Department responded and determined that one person had died as … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) joined 56 members of Congress in urging US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to reiterate the urgent need for a humanitarian pause and for Israel to conduct military operations within the scope of international law because … Continue reading →

On Monday, November 6, 2023, at approximaely 5:40 am., the Penobscot County Regional Communicatdions Center received a 911 call regarding a struture fire at 1821 Main Road, in Carroll Plantation.  The Springfield Fire Departdment and the Lincoln Ambulance Service responded … Continue reading →

Portland Police stopped a motdor vehicle for driving the wrong way down a one-way street on Monday, November 6, at 12:17 am.  The officer observed a rifle magazine being handled when he approached the car, before the driver stated he … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D-Maine) announced this afternoon that the US Small Business Administration has approved her request to make emergency financial assistance available to Maine Businesses directly impacted by the October 25th tragedy in Lewiston. The Disaster Declaration issued … Continue reading →

On Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 8:48 pm., Portland Police were dispatched to Saiint John Street for a report of a man who came outside his apartment and pointed a gun at someone before returning to his apartment. The man … Continue reading →