On Wednesday, December 3 2025, at approximately 5:00 pm., the Sumner Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at a residence on Valley Road in Sumner. The fire was reported by an individual who saw the fire from … Continue reading →

In a bipartisan, bicarmeral effort to provide vital assistance to farmers affected by toxic “forever chemicals,” also kown as per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances  (PFAS) Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) has reintroduced the Relief for Farmers Hit  with PFAS Act.  The legislation would … Continue reading →

The Maine Marine Patrol, with support from Maine Operation Game Thief, is investigating the possible theft of oysters and equipment from an aquaculture site in Falmouth held by Michael Scafuro of Portland according to a press release issued late this … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a Gathering on Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 pm outside of Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main Street, Lewiston.  The Gathering will honor the sacrifices of those brave men and women who are healthcare workers … Continue reading →

Governor Mills issued the following statement on the passing of decorated veteran and Penobscot tribal elder Charles Norman Shay. “I am deeply saddened at the passing of Charles Norman Shay whose bravery as a 19 year old medic during D-Day … Continue reading →

Three individuals have been arrested for aggravated drug trafficking in Auburn according to the MDEA and the Auburn Police Department it was announced this morning.  The three are:  Brianna Reny, 26, of Auburn, Akil Charles, 31 of Brockton, Massachusetts  and … Continue reading →

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fatal fire that occurred at 133 Andrew Ham Road in Cambridge.  Fire investigators responded at approximately 5:10 pm on Monday, December 1, 2025 at the request of the Cambridge Fire Department. … Continue reading →

In a letter to Roman Jankowski, Chief Privacy Officer for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows joined 11 other Secretaries of State from across the country in objecting to DHS’s current approach to the … Continue reading →

The city of Portland has declared a citywide parking ban beginning at 10:00 pm Tuesday, December 2 through 6:00 am Wednesday, December 3.  Vehicles left on city streets after 10:00 pm tonight can be ticketed and towed at the owner’s … Continue reading →

In anticipation of a winter storm expected to impact much of the state, Governor Janet Mills has directed that all State of Maine offices close at noon tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2, 2025. “This is Maine’s first major winter storm of … Continue reading →