ICE has filed no permits, made no water request and disclosed no plan for sustaining 1,500 detainees in a building allocated 800 gallons of water a day according to a report from the non-profit Project Salt Box, (PSB) issued today. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2026
Superintendent to Present FY 27 Budget Proposal to Board of Education on 3/10
On Tuesday, March 10, Superintendent Ryan Scallon will present his proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year to the Portland Board of Public Education. The presentation of the fiscal year 2027 budget will take kplace at the Board’s business meeting … Continue reading
Fire Marshal’s Office Investigating Fire in Waterville
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, at approximatelly 7:05 pm., the Waterville Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 35 Washington Street in Waterville. The fire was initially reported by a passerby. A neighbor and the passerby believing the home … Continue reading
Pingree Statement on the Bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution
Conresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) released the following statement on her vote for the bipartisan War Powers Resolution, which would hae restricted the Trump administration from taking further military action in Iran without Congressional approval : “Let me be clear: I … Continue reading
Pingree Statement on Firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) released the following statement on the firing of Deparment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Koem: Kristi Noem’s firing was long overdue. Her tenure as Secretary of Homeland Security will be remembered as one of the most … Continue reading
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree Secures Spot on 2026 Ballot
US Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) today successfullyt submited the required nomination signatures to the Secretary of State to officially secure her place on the 2026 ballot. Congresswoman Pingree, who represents Maine’s First Congressional District, turned in a significant number of … Continue reading
Investigation of Death of Homeless Man in Auburn Continues
The State Fire Marshal’s Office, in coordination with the Auburn Police Department, continues to investigate the death of a man found outdside his tent on Washington Street North on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. On Wednesday, the Office of Chief Medical … Continue reading
Maine Legislature Votes Down LD 1383; A Bill to Divest State Funds from Corporations that Fuel Genocide and ICE Activity
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, members of the State and Local Government Committee met in State House chambers for a work session and unanimously voted down LD 1383, “An Act to Require the State to Divest itself of Assets Invested … Continue reading
NEW AD: 3 Veterans on Graham Platner’s Commitment to Service
Graham Platner’s campaign for US Senate will go on air Wednesday with a new TV ad titled, “Veterans.” The ad features three veterans sharing a personal message about service, sacrifice and why they are supporting Graham Platner. Maine is home … Continue reading
Neighborhood Meeting re 277 Cumberland Ave, 9 Cedar Street
You are invited to attend a neighborhood meeting required by the city of Portland to discuss plans for an expansion of Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine Portland Clubhouse located at 277 Cumberland Avenue. The meeting will be held … Continue reading