East End Community School (EECS) on Munjoy Hill has been a busy voting venue since it opened at 7:00 am according to Aurelia Scott, veteran voting warden at the elementary school on North Street. According to Ms. Scott as of … Continue reading
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“MSP” Confirms Reports of Active Shooters at Maine Schools are not Credible
On Tuesday am., November 5, 2024, various crisis lines in Maine received threats of armed individuals on multiple school campuses around the state. The Maine State Police (MSP) is working with its various partners and can confirm these initial calls … Continue reading
MSP Investigating Wrong-Way Driver on 1-295 in Portland
On Monday, November 4, 2024, at approximately 11:50 am., the Bangor Regional Communications Center started taking calls of a wrong-way driver going northbound in the southbound lanes of I-295 in the city of Portland between exits 7 and 8. Troopers … Continue reading
First Parish Church to Operate as Low-Barrier Warming Shelter Again This Winter
Once again the historic First Parish Church, at 425 Congress Street, will be serving as a low-barrier warming shelter this winter. The shelter is for the upcoming 2024-025 season and will be funded by the Maine State Housing Authority and … Continue reading
Frances Perkins National Monument Designation Urged by Congresswoman Pingree Et Al
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) led 42 members of Congress in urging President Joe Biden to designate the Frances Perkins Homestead on the River Road, in Newcastle as a National Monument. “Frances Perkins who made her home in Maine, was a … Continue reading
Pingree Announces Millions for Federal Heating Aid for Mainers
Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) announced that Maine will be the recipient of $37.6 million for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help Maine families lower their heating costs this winter – part of a $3.7 billion invesstment … Continue reading
A Second Election Update for the City of Portland From City Hall
As of today, 19,471 absentee ballots have been requested by Portland voters for the upcoming November 5 election. 5,963 of them have voted in person. 3,900 absentee ballots still need to be returned according to information provided by the city’s … Continue reading
Trump’s “Project 2025” Calls for Dangerous Changes to Health Care in Maine, Including an Abortion Ban
Abortion remains a top motivatding issue for voters ahead of the November 5 election, particularly for women and young voters. Yet anti-abortion politicians and their allies have highlighted their plans to dramatically reshape American government and implement dangerous policies including … Continue reading
Arrest Made in Portland Street Homicide Yesterday
Portland Police responded to the area of Portland and Alder Streets October 28, 2024 at 5:29 pm. for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, Police discovered Edgar Cando, a 31 year old male from Portland who had sustained multiple … Continue reading
Fort Gorges Awaits FEMA Funding to Fix Wharf Damage During January Storm
“Maybe the city of Portland will sell Fort Gorges to the Friends of Fort Gorges for one dollar,” said Paul Drinan this afternoon. Paul, the former Executive Director of the Friends of Fort Gorges, was referring to the transfer … Continue reading