At precisely 9:30 pm on the dot and in compliance with the President’s request, it was reported on cable news that the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of President Donald Trump’s emergency appeal not  to fully fund SNAP benefits … Continue reading →

President Donald J. Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to prevent full funding of SNAP benefits in an emergency appeal it has been reported on cable news this evening.  He is asking the Supreme Court to make its decision … Continue reading →

If you are plannng on flying during the ongoing shutdown you should know that  the US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday, November 5 that starting today Friday, November 7, there will be limits on air traffic into 40 … Continue reading →

The ticket fee for faiing to move vehicles this winter during a storm parking ban will now be $130.  The Portland City Council voted to approve changes to its snow ban policy at its November 3, 2025 meeting in an … Continue reading →

On November 6, 2025, at approximaely 8:00 am, Portland Police responded to King Middle School for a report of an assault.  A teacher reported witnessing a man grab a 14 year old student by the arm.  The teacher intervened and … Continue reading →

The Hill Arts announced late this afternoon that construction of the new 400 seat, state-of-the art performance hall began on Monday, November 3, 2025.  This work, with utility connections in Congress Street and the sidewalk will require opening up the … Continue reading →

The city of Portland is reallocating $125,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to support programs that work to address food insecurity for individuals and families in Portland.  City officials have made this decision in light of the uncertainty … Continue reading →

Maine First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree released the following statement in response to Congressman Jared Golden’s, who represents Maine’s Second District, decision to not seek reelection. “I want to thank my colleague, fellow Mainer, and friend, Congressman Golden for his … Continue reading →

Newly renovated Reiche Elementary School has recently received notice it has attained LEED Silver Certification.  LEED or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of … Continue reading →

Congresswomah Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Senator Angus King (I-ME) led more than 70 members of Congress in condeming the Trump Administration’s decision to end the automatic extension of employment authorization documents (EADs) for individualsl who have filed timelly renewal applications.  … Continue reading →