The Planning Department for the City of Portland recently announced that it has recived a Zoning Map amendment application to rezone the aprcel at 1220 Brighton Avenue from Transit Center Zone to Commercial Corridot (B-4). The application is from Portland … Continue reading
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Trump Tries to Mend Fences with Military Might
Mending fences is not a skill set that is part of President Trump’s mind set. Suddenly though he has become an ardent admier of some members of the US miitary – his rebuilding of this relationship is remarkable to … Continue reading
Homeless Man Arrested on Multiple Charges in Portland
On March 2, 2026 at 3:50 am., officers from the Portland Police Department responded to 1 City Center for a report that a security guard had been severely assaulted. The victim was transported to Maine Medical Center for treatment. The … Continue reading
Portland Police to Host Open House March 12th
The Portland Police Department announced this moring that it will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, March 12th 2026 at its headquarters at 109 Middle Street, Portland. The Open House will begin with a Question & Answer from 5:00 … Continue reading
Senator Ruben Gallego Endorses Graham Platner for US Senate
US Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) today endorsed Graham Platner in his campaign for Senate in Maine. “Graham Platner is the kind of fighter Maine hasn’t seen in a long time, someone who tells you exactly what he thinks, doesn’t owe … Continue reading
Platner Rallies Overflow Crowd Against Iran War This Afternoon
Addressing an overflow crowd that spilled out of the Food and Medicine headquarters in Brewer this afternoonn, Graham Platner, candidate for the US Senate from Maine, called for an immediate end to the bombing of Iran and said America needs … Continue reading
First ICE Vehicles Arrive at Maryland Detention Warehouse Today
Fifty-three unmarked government vehicles were delivered overnight to a Department of Homeland Security warehouse in Williamsport, Maryland, according to photos obtained by Project Salt Box, (“PSB”) from Hagerstown Rapid Response according to a press release received earlly this afternoon from … Continue reading
Maine DOE Recognizes State-level Nominees for National 2026 RISE Award
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is proud to honor the two outstanding school employees who were nominated for the 2026 National RISE (Recognizing Inspiring School Employees) Award. Elizabeth Loiko, an educational technician at Sylvia Gilbert Elementary School in Augusta … Continue reading
“No War With Iran” Protest in Brewer Today; Hosted by Graham Platner
YOU are invited to attend a “No War With Iran Protest” today, Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 20 Ivers Street, in Brewer, Maine. The protest starts at 5:00 pm. It is hosted by Graham Platner, candidate for US Senate in … Continue reading
ICE Moves Minneapolis Fleet to Maryland Detention Warehouse
As ICE builds out a detention infrastructure across the mid-Atlantic, equipment from its Minneapolis operation is heading to Maryland reports Michael Wriston, of the on-line, non-ptofit Project Salt Box (“PSB) that is committed to transparency and accountability regarding the Department … Continue reading