The Maine Coalition for Palestine welcomes the recently announced Gaza ceasefire that may bring needed relief to Gaza and an end to deliberate starvation. Yet we are deeply concerned over Trump’s 20-point plan and its ramifications, the failure to consult … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Fatal Fire in Harpswell Under Investigation by the State Fire Marshall
The Office of State Fire Marshall is investigating a fatal fire that occurred early this morning, Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1501 Harpswell Neck Road in Harpswell. At approximately 4:28 am., the Office was requested to respond after Harpswell Fire … Continue reading
Attempted Vehicle Theft Leads to Arrest on Congress Street in Portland
On Monday, October 14, 2025, at approximately 4:58 pm., Portland Police responded to 1196 Congress Street (the Mobile Gas Station) for a report of an assault. Witnesses reported that the owner of a vehicle was pumping gas when a male … Continue reading
Mills, 77, Launches Campaign for US Senate; Age Matters!
Today, Governor Janet T. Mills, 77, launched her campaign for the US Senate to stand up to Donald Trump and fight for Maine people according to a press release issued this morning. Janet Mills has never backed down from a … Continue reading
Public Meeting on Sewer Separation & Roundabout Project on Center Street Next Week
You are invited to attend a meeting on the design of a sewer separation and mini-roundabout project on Center Street on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 5:00 pm in the KIppy Richardson Conference Room 24 on the basement level in … Continue reading
Serious ATV Crash in Stacyville Under Investigation
On Monday, October 13, 2025 at approximately 6:12 am., Troopers responded to the area of 389 Kelly Road in Stacyville for an ATV crash on a public way. The sole occupant of the ATV was Joyce Cummings, 70, of Stacyville. … Continue reading
Governor Mills Statement Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day
“Today, we honor the Indigenous peoples, whose deep connection to the lands, woods and waters of Maine stretches back thousands of years. Their enduring history and culture continue to shape the fabric of the place we all share as home. … Continue reading
Governor Mills Expected Run Against Senator Collins is a ‘Made in Maine’ Mistake
Earlier this week Axios reported that Governor Janet T. Mills (D) is expected to announce her campaign challenging the MAGA member Senator Susan Collins (R) for the right to retain her Senate seat early next week; maybe Tuesday, October 14. … Continue reading
Arrest Made in Biddeford Baby Death that Happened Last June
On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at approximately 7:00 pm., Maine State Police Major Crime South Detectives arrested Christopher Knapp, 36, of Biddeford, on an arrest warrant for the charge of Manslaughter. The arrest stems from over a yearlong investigation into … Continue reading
Governor Mills Urges Mainers to Vote NO on Question 1 on November 4th
Late this evening Governor Janet T. Mills (D) issued a statement in which she urged Mainers to reject Question 1 on the November 4th ballot because the proposal would make it harder for many Mainers to exercise their right to … Continue reading