In her opening remarks before the Department of the Interior hearing on the fiscal year 2026 budget request with Secretary Burgum in attendance, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) said this is “more than just a budget. It is a blueprint for … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2025
City Responds to Report from Portland Tenants Union of Noncompliance by Some Portland Landlords
On May 6, 2025, this blogger reported herein an audit from the Portland Tenants Union (PTU) surveying 240 rental listings and reporting “persuasive noncompliance” by many with city regulations – validating years of anecdotal complaints from Portland tenants. The following … Continue reading
Search for Missing Millbridge Clammer to Resume Tomorrow AM Says MaineDMR This Afternoon
The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) announced late this afternoon that it will resume its search tomorrow morning for Alton Wallace, 51, who was reported missing yesterday afternoon by a famly member after failing to return from harvesting clams. … Continue reading
Annual “Danny Day” Celebration at East End Community School Set for May 30th
East End Community School (EECS) is planning its 4th annual celebration of crossing guard Danny Lowe for Friday, May 30th from 7:00 am – 7:45 am,; aka “Danny Day.” Danny is a young man with autism who has dedicated himself … Continue reading
Historic Portland Observatory Opens for Season on Saturday, May 24th
The opening of the historic Observatory atop Munjoy Hill usually has felt like a sure sign that spring has arrived. And so it does once again this year. Despite the rainy Saturdays. The Observatory opens for the season on Saturday, … Continue reading
Fire Marshall’s Office Requesting Public Assistance on “Suspicious” Biddeford Fire
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, at approximately 8:45 am., the Biddeford Fire Department and the Biddeford Police Department were dispatched to 130 May Street following a report of a previously extinguished bathroom fire. The Biddeford Recreation Department’s administration reported the … Continue reading
Death of Four Year Old Lewiston Child Investigated by “MSP”
On May 17, 2025, at approximately 4:55 am., the Lewiston Police Department received a 911 call for a year old with a gunshot wound to the head at 93 Pierce Street, Apartment # 2. The Lewiston Police Department, Lewiston Fire … Continue reading
First Annual East Bayside Trail Fest Hosted by Portland Trails; June 22nd
You are invited to participate in the First Annual East Bayside Trail Fest on Sunday, June 22nd This inaugural event located in the heart of Portland’s East Bayside neighborhood is presented by Kennebec Savings Bank. It features three (3) events: … Continue reading
Homeless Man Arrested in Stabbing Incident on Portland Street
On Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 9:16 pm., Portland Police responded to 5 Portland Street (Elena’s Way) for a report of a stabbing. A 56 year old man had been approached from behind before suffering a slashing wound to the … Continue reading
AG Frey & Coalition of AGs Issue Joint Statement on Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments Today
“We were proud to stand together to defend birthright citizenship and the rule of law in the US Supreme Court today. For 127 years, since the Supreme Court settled the issue, the law has been clear: if you are born … Continue reading