At approximately 9:18 pn on Monday, August 24, 2026, Porltand Police responded to the area of 1837 Forest Aveue for a report of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. A 57 year old woman was found deceased … Continue reading →

  Avoiding the real issues that keep many Mainers awake at night, VP JD Vance today said that Maine is the “fraud capitol of the country.”  This title came during a speech he gave at Compotech a defense technology company … Continue reading →

Today, the Jackson for Maine campaign released a new TV ad highlighting how Troy Jackson’s working-class upbringing shaped his fight for working people across Maine according to a press release issued by his campaign. in the ad, “Grocery Store” Jackson’s … Continue reading →

While maintaining a slim lead in his race for the US Senate from Maine, Troy Jackson appeared briefly but effectively on MSNOW this morning in the 9:00 am hour. When asked by the moderator what is different in the current … Continue reading →

  Fifth-generation logger, former Maine Senate President and Democratic Nominee for US Senate Troy Jackson spent the week hearing directly from voters as he campaigns to bring his Maine working class perspective to Washington.  After 30 years of Susan Collins … Continue reading →

From  August 24th to August 27th between 8:00 pm – 6:00 am nightly, there will be an overnight parking ban on Congress Street between Pearl Street and St. John Street.  That’s because MaineDOT will be conducting LIDAR roadway scanning in … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend an opening reception which is doubling as a fundraising exhibition on Friday, August 28th at 200 Middle Street in Portland.  The opening reception runs from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm and includes a long list … Continue reading →

The Maine State Police, in partnership with the Maine Turnpike Authority and the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety, conducted a high-visibility traffic enforcement initiative on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 to reduce crashes and fatalities through enhanced speed enforcement and increased … Continue reading →

Some of Mainers’ favorite places to immerse themselves in nature face imminent danger.  The US Forest Service (part of the Agriculture Department) filed a proposed rule in the Federal Register on Wednesday that would end protections for nearly 45 million … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a neighborhood meeting to discuss the Major Site Plan Application for the proposed redevelopment of 101 and 105 Winter Street.  The meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 5:30 pm.  The meeting … Continue reading →