“Let us be part of this investigation,” said Governor Tim Walz, at a press conference early this afternoon. This comment and others followed a press conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem this morning. In that performance, she said that … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2026
Woman Shot and Killed by ICE Officer in Minneapolis; Governor Walz Urges Peaceful Protests
“Get the fuck out of our Minneapolis. We don’t want you here,” said Mayor Jacob Frey at a press conference early this afternoon. His comment followed the shooting and murder of a 37 year old, white woman, and American citizen, … Continue reading
Governor Announces Actions on Bills From Prior Legislative Session
Governor Janet Mills, 78, announced today that she will allow nearly all of the enacted bills held from the prior session of the Legislature to become law. The Governor announced this afternoon that 52 of the 61 bills from the … Continue reading
Winter Weekdays Launches to Support Statewide Hospitality Businesses During Off-Season
Visit Portland has announced the launch of Winter Weekdays, a statewide dining and hospitality promotion designed to boost midweek business during Maine’s winter season according to a press release issued late this afternoon. The off season campaign runs from Monday, … Continue reading
Troop F Troopers Investigating Three Crashes Involving Tractor Trailors in Northern Maine
On January 5, 2026, at about 9:02 am., the Maine State Police responded to a report of a tractor-trailer truck on Route 11 in Masardis that was stuck in the power lines. Troopers investigating the scene determined that the driver … Continue reading
University of Maine Best Positioned to Start State’s First Public Medical School, Independent Study Concludes
An independent study released today concludes that the University of Maine’s world-class education and research strengths uniquely position the institdution to improve health access and outcomes by establishing Maine’s first public medical school, but that limited financial and residency capacity … Continue reading
Pingree Secures Major Win Against Big Chemical in EPA Funding Bill
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Subcommittee, announced this afternoon that she has successfully stripped a provision in the FY2026 funding bill that would have shielded pesticide manufacturers like Bayer from … Continue reading
Senator Kelly Censured by Hegseth for Video Warning to Troops Last Year
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona has been censured by Defense Secretary Hegseth it was announced today. The censure came because of the Senator’s involvement in a video with other lawmakers that called on troops to resist unlawful orders. Hegseth, … Continue reading
TEMPOart Commissions Three Maine-based Artists for 2026 Projects
TEMPOart announced late last year that it has selected three Maine-based artists for its 2026 season of temporary public art installations. Last year marked a major milestone for the organization’s 10th anniversary – along with this milestone comes a new, … Continue reading
Mills Calls on Collins to Hold Trump Accountable on Venezuela; Where’s the Platner Plan?
Following President Trump’s unilateral actions in Venezuela today, Governor Janet Mills, 78, is calling on Senator Susan Collins, 73, to use her position in the Senate to hold the Trump administration accountable and demand answers on behalf of the American … Continue reading