Senators Susan Collins (R) and Angus King (I) both voted this evening against  extending tax credits for the Affordable Care Act when they voted yes in an effort to  open up the government after a long – the longest in … Continue reading →

Governor Mills, 77,  issued the following statementt this afternoon regarding the Trump administration’s latest attempt to block the distribution of full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits: “In Maine, SNAP feeds 170,000 people, most of them, children, seniors or people … Continue reading →

You are encouraged to participate in a peaceful rally  at Senator Susan Collins (R) office at One Canal Plaza, Portland, tomorrow, Monday, November 10 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Protestors at this rally are demanding that the Senator stand up … Continue reading →

At precisely 9:30 pm on the dot and in compliance with the President’s request, it was reported on cable news that the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of President Donald Trump’s emergency appeal not  to fully fund SNAP benefits … Continue reading →

President Donald J. Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to prevent full funding of SNAP benefits in an emergency appeal it has been reported on cable news this evening.  He is asking the Supreme Court to make its decision … Continue reading →

If you are plannng on flying during the ongoing shutdown you should know that  the US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday, November 5 that starting today Friday, November 7, there will be limits on air traffic into 40 … Continue reading →

The ticket fee for faiing to move vehicles this winter during a storm parking ban will now be $130.  The Portland City Council voted to approve changes to its snow ban policy at its November 3, 2025 meeting in an … Continue reading →

On November 6, 2025, at approximaely 8:00 am, Portland Police responded to King Middle School for a report of an assault.  A teacher reported witnessing a man grab a 14 year old student by the arm.  The teacher intervened and … Continue reading →

The Hill Arts announced late this afternoon that construction of the new 400 seat, state-of-the art performance hall began on Monday, November 3, 2025.  This work, with utility connections in Congress Street and the sidewalk will require opening up the … Continue reading →

The city of Portland is reallocating $125,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to support programs that work to address food insecurity for individuals and families in Portland.  City officials have made this decision in light of the uncertainty … Continue reading →