The city of Portland would like the public to know that effective January 1, 2026, the minimum wage in Portland is $16.75 per hour according to a press release issued by the city spokeswoman earlier this month. Section 33.8 (E) … Continue reading →

The candidate forms for the 2026 elections are now available online.  Candidates may begin collecting signatures on January 1, 2026 for the coming election cycle. The 2026 Candidate’s Guide to Ballot Access is also available online.  The guide answers common … Continue reading →

Maine will be receiving more than $190 million in Fiscal Year 2026 from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to strengthen rural health care across the state from the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Governor Mills, … Continue reading →

Entries are now being accepted for the 2026 Maine Constitution Poster and Essay Contests.  The deadline is March 13, 2026 according to a press release received from the Secretary of State’s Office earlier this month. The contests are designed to … Continue reading →

On Sunday, December 28, 2025 at approximaely 6:48 pm., Portland Police responded to the area of 654 Riverside Street for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. An officer working nearby at the homeless service center responded immediately … Continue reading →

The Maine State Police is investigating the death of a one year old child who was found unresponsive this morning Sunday, December 28 2025 at a residence in the town of Milford according to a press release issued late this … Continue reading →

With a wintry mix expected to impact much of the state overnight and into the morning hours, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices to delay opening until 10:00 am tomorrow, Monday, December 29, 2025 it was … Continue reading →

The city of Portland announced last week that it has received a $2,120,000. Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) federal grant to support a multitude of roadway, pedestrian and bicycle safety projects as part of the Brighton Avenue Safety … Continue reading →

On Saturday, December 27, 2025, at approximately 8:28 am., the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting at a residence located at 344 Main Street in Corinth, according to Shannon Moss, Public Information Officer, for Maine … Continue reading →

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office, in coordination with the Portland Fire Department, is continuing to investigate a fire that occurred Friday evening, Decemer 26, 2025 at 25 and 27 Custom House Wharf in Portland. The fire caused significant damage … Continue reading →