On Monday, February 2, 2026, at approximately 11:15 pm., the Augusta Police Department responded to a shooting at a residence on Flagg Street in Augusta. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased adult male.  The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit … Continue reading →

On January 16, 2026, the Hampden Police Department requested the assistance of the Maine State Police with an investigation related to locating missing Douglas Dunphy, 78, of  Hampden.  The Hampden Police Department had begun the investigation on January 15, 2026.  … Continue reading →

“The New Republic” this week highlighted Graham Platner’s strong position – not just in this June’s primary but also in the general.  Platner “has continued to lead in many polls,” and research shows that even though “Platner is less well … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a “Solidarity Organizing” event that will focus on women’s issues on Saturday, February 7th from 5:30 pm – 7;00 PM.  The event is to be held at Seedlings to Sunflowers Non-profit Child Care and Family … Continue reading →

Fourteen community groups across Maine have been awarded grants  to support communities, organizations and institutions in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence according to a press release issued late this afternoon by the Maine … Continue reading →

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows issued a statement today after a letter the leadership of the Maine GOP sent to President of the Maine Senate and the Speaker of House demanding “the establshment of a special investigative committee or impeachment … Continue reading →

Patrick Keliher, former Commissioner with the Maine Department of Marine Resources (MEDMR) was presented with the Captain David H. Hart Award for 2025 for his longstanding contributions to and exceptional leadership towards the sustainable management of marine resources along the … Continue reading →

Heather Moretti has been hired as the city’s Waterfront Coordinator the city’s Housing & Economic Development Department announced today.  She assumed the role just before the holidays in December 2025.  She replaces the popular Bill Needelman who  held the position … Continue reading →

The Maine State Police is assisting the Hampden Police Department which is still attempting to locate and check the well-being of Douglas Dunphy, 78.  Today, Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the search will continue of Mr. Dunphy’s property located on the … Continue reading →

The city of Portland needs help in renaming Portland’s Harbor Common Park.  The new park, which is scheduled to start construction in March, will consist of a public greenspace along the Eastern Promenade, on a site currently occupied by the … Continue reading →