“Why bother now?  It’s too late.  The damage has been done,” said one store employee this afternoon. Sharon works on the Congress Street strip experiencing store closures that is of concern to city officials and non-profits associated with the area.  … Continue reading →

The Scarborough Police Department and the Maine State Police are continuing an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a Portland man who was found unresponsive on Ginn ‘Road in Scarborough. On the evening of Saturday, July 26, 2025, … Continue reading →

“This proposal from the US Environmental Protection Agency undercuts more than a decade’s worth of progress to protect the health of our planet and our people,” said Governor Janet T. Mills (D) in a statement issued yesterday.  “Maine is already … Continue reading →

The Portland Internatioal Jetport today celebrated the completion of a $21.6 million project with a ribbon cutting ceremony.  The project, funded by the Federal Aviation Administration, State of Maine and Portland Jetport, enhances the customer experience with additional restrooms, passenger … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) yesterday cut the ribbon on a new 16-unit affordable apartment complex in downtown Newcastle. The project is part of the Rural Affordable Rental Housing Program, created by Governor Mills in 2021 through her Maine Jobs … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Subcommittee, released the following statement today in response to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin’s formal decision to revoke the scientific determination that underpins the … Continue reading →

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows today responded to the Department of Justice’s unprecedented request for every Maine citizen’s voter information. Secretary Bellows said simply:  “The Gulf of Maine is awfully cold, but maybe that’s what the DOJ needs to cool … Continue reading →

While returning from  training in the Weymouth Street area this morning, Engine One crew members spotted smoke coming from the structure at 12 Weymouth Street.  After investigating, it was discovered that the fourth floor porch in the rear of the … Continue reading →

The Office of State Fire Marshall continues to investigate a fatal explosion that occurred over the weekend at the Powder Horn Campground, located at 48 Cascade Road, in Old Orchard Beach according to a press release issued today from Shannon … Continue reading →

Portland Police responded to a report of a stabbing in the area of 35 Wharf Street on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 11:28 pm.  Witnesses stated that two males were in an altercation when one pulled a knife and began … Continue reading →