YOU are invited to attend a press conference this afternoon, March 17, 2026, at 4:00 pm. It will be held at the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Hall, 442 Civil Center Drive in Augusta. This coalition of elected … Continue reading
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Graham Platner Campaign Statement on Mills Attack Ads
Graham for Maine Campaign Manager, Ben Chin, released the following statement in response to Governor Mills’ decision to launch an attack ad against Graham about comments he made online over a decade ago. Graham responded to those posts from over … Continue reading
Today Deadline for Submission of Primary Election Candidate Petitions
The deadline for candidates to turn in a sufficient number of signatures to be on the June 9, 2026, Primary Election ballot was 5:00 pm today. The 2026 Primary Candidates List for those who met today’s deadline can be found … Continue reading
Portland Police Investigate Possible Arson on Bishop Street
On Monday, March 16, 2026, at 2:43 am.,the Portland Fire Department was alled to Huston Commons at 72 Bishop Street for a fire alarm in a third-floor unit. The first arriving Fire Department units observed smoke coming from a unit … Continue reading
Platner Commits to Primary Town Hall Debates in Upcoming US Senate Race
Today, Graham Platner, candidate for US Senate in Maine, announced he will participate in three televised town hall style primary debates hosted by Maine media outlets and two forums organized by the Maine Democratic Party. Further, Platner is calling for … Continue reading
Juvenile Arrested in Connection with Fort Fairfield Arson Fires Last Week
On Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:30 am., Investigators from the Maine Fire Marshal’s Office arrested a juvenile male for arson in connectdion with the two fires that occurred on Park Street in Fort Fairfleld on March 10, 2026. Working … Continue reading
Casey Prentice on “Cogeneration” System for Portland Foreside on Munjoy Hill
“The cogeneration system for Portland Foreside is designed to improve overall energy efficiency compared to conventional building systems by producing electricity and capturing heat that would otherwise be wasted. District energy systems like this allow buildings to use energy more … Continue reading
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Portland Tomorrow, March 15th
You are invited to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by attending the annual Parade that starts at noon Sunday, March 15, 2026. As is its custom, it starts at the Portland Fish Pier parking lot at the corner of Center Street … Continue reading
Portland Police Chief Mark Dubois Statement on January Interaction With ICE Agent
This afternoon the city’s spokeswoman, Jessica Grondin, issued the following statement on behalf of Portland Police Chief Mark Dubois. “As a matter of City policy, the Portland Police Department does not engage in immigration enforcement and does not participate in … Continue reading
ICE Buys Utah Warehouse for Detention Center Today
Here We Go Again. This time to Salt Lake City, Utah. The federal government has purchased a Salt Lake City warehouse for $145.4 million to house an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility, property records show — completing a deal … Continue reading