In a letter to the 131st State Legislature today, April 17th, Governor Mills wrote in part: “Among other bills, these are two crucial outstanding items in particular that you will attend to today:  the supplemental budget, as approved by the … Continue reading →

The Portland Planning Board will hold a workshop on the proposed site plan for the Portland campus of the Roux Institute at Northeastern Uiversity on Tuesday, April 23.  The meetig starts at 4:30 pm.  The property is located at 1 … Continue reading →

Maine Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced late last week that a lawsuit against agricultural biochemical company Monsanto in Cumberland County Superior Court.  The suit alleges the company knew of the harm caused by polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), but continued to … Continue reading →

You are invited to participate in the Third Annual “Walking Conversations” on Saturday, May 4th.  Communities around Maine will hold free, volunteer-led walking conversatdions emphasizing the power of individuals to influence the places they live and the participating planning approaches … Continue reading →

Some racist Republicans may not want to believe it, but if the “New York Times” prints it on the front page, it must be true!  Maine seldom makes news in the iconic newspaper, so when it does, it’s newsworthy..  Many … Continue reading →

Four organizations providing end-of-life services in Southern Maine have been awarded a total of $32,063 by the Maine Community Foundation Hospice Fund it announced today.  The Hospice Fund supports hospice services, especially programs that support volunteers and bereavement services in … Continue reading →

James Ferrar, 30, of Portland, was arrested yesterday as he delivered fentanyl to an undercover agent in the west end of Portland. After Ferrar’s arrest, Maine Drug Enforcement Agency agents executed a search warrant at his 252 Vaughn Street apartment.  … Continue reading →

Former president Donald Chaos Trump talks too much.  But, senator Susan Sensitive Collins (R) doesn’t talk enough.  Unfortunately,  she is mum on  important matters to women in Maine. When was the last time you heard Collins’ position on a federal … Continue reading →

You and your family are invited to participate in the family friendly events that mark the Sixth Annual Seaweed Week statewide beginning next week – April 19th – 28th.  Whether it be at a restaurant or at the Gulf of … Continue reading →

At its meeting on Tuesday, April 9, the Portland Board of Public Education voted to approve a $161.4 million school budget for fiscal year 2025 to send to the Portland City Council.  The Board will present its recommended FY 25 … Continue reading →