End Citizens United, a leading national anti-corruption organization, today named incumbent  Senator Susan Collins  (R) to its 2026 list of Most Corrupt Politicans, citing a record of taking money from corporate special interests and advancing policies that have raised costs … Continue reading →

On Friday, April 10, 2026, at approximately 6:30 pm., the Bath Police Department responded to a reported disturbance. During the investigation, a male  subject, identified as Tanner Dostie, 45, of Brunswick, made statements to responding officers that prompted further investigation.  … Continue reading →

New reporting shows that every Maine primary voter in a NBC News’ focus group supported Graham Platner in the Democratic primary, pointing to his authenticity, fearlessness and “unpolished” brand.  In the focus group, participants were then shown an attack ad … Continue reading →

On April 10, 2026, at approximately 9:49 am., Portland Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of 1325 Forest Avenue. During the stop, an officer observed suspected illegal drugs in plain view inside an open purse.  The driver then … Continue reading →

Voters can now request their absentee ballots for the June 9, 2026 municipal election.  Visit the city’s website to request a ballot online and learn other ways to request a ballot.  Ballots will be sent out once they are ready … Continue reading →

Rowe Elementary School second-graders will get a firsthand demonstration of their classroom learning about ancient life forms when they visit the new fossil Museum at Portand High School on Tuesday, April 14. About one year ago, The Foundation for Portland … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a brief update on the status of the redesign of the Franklin Street corridor on Thursday, April 9th at 5:00 pm at the Hill House on Munjoy Hill.  It will be an opportunity to learn … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a groundbreaking event  scheduled for Friday, April 10th at 11:00 am for Phase 1 of the new Waterfront Park on the east end of Portland. The event will be hosted by the city of Portland … Continue reading →

New survey results released today show Graham Platner well ahead of Governor Janet T. Mills (D-ME) in the Democratic Primary for US Senate, having widened his lead to 33 percentage points, 6l% to 28%.  Platner also leads in a general … Continue reading →

The city of Portland announced this afternoon that the Portland Waterfront dredging work is complete.  On the Portand side of the Fore River alone, over 10,000 linear feet of berthing has been deepened and restored.  That results in over 45,000 … Continue reading →