“This event represents what the future of Maine looks like, as we work together to ensure that our schools are healthy, cost-efficient and teaching our next generations how to protect our outdoors,” said Dr. Glenn Cummings, Maine’s Department of Education … Continue reading →

The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is in the process of replacing the existing pier, gangway and float system on Burnt Island to support safer access to the property and to ensure resilience to sea level rise driven by … Continue reading →

On Friday, November 14, 2025 the FAA issued an addendum to the Emergency Order issued on November 12, 2025.  This addendum reduces the flight restrictions at 40 High Volume Airports to 3% effective 6:00 am Saturday, November 15, 2025 according … Continue reading →

Jason Owens, 27, of East Hartford, Connecticut was arrested on Thursday, November 13, 2025 in connection with the homicide of Scott Roberts, 46 of Glenburn according to a press release issued by Shannon Moss, Public Information Officer for the Maine … Continue reading →

On Thursday, November 13, 2025 at approximately 9:21 pm, the Maine State Police Fairfield Police Department and Waterville Police Department responded to a burglary in process at a residence on Dyer Court in Fairfield. It was reported that an armed … Continue reading →

A 40-foot Red Spruce tree, currently located at one of Portland Housing Authority’s properties at 9 Boyd Street in Portland, was selected to be the 2025 Monument Square tree.  The city’s Forestry team is coordinating with Keeley Crane to harvest … Continue reading →

The city of Portland has issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking a commercial broker to potentially market and sell up to four city-owned, vacant properties n the Bayside neighborhood  The issuance of the RFP is based on guidance received … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that starting Friday, November 7, 2025, the FAA would be limiting air traffic into 40 high volume markets. In an Emergency Order issued on Thursday, November 6, 2025, the … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) released the following statement on her vote against Republican’s funding bill this evening: “From the beginning, the vast majority of House Democrats have been united in opposing any funding bill that doesn’t address the escalating heath … Continue reading →

The Portland City Council recently passed an order that will soon require vacant commercial storefronts in the Pedestrian Activities District (PAD) that have been empty for six months or more to register their vacant property within 30 days of their … Continue reading →