More than 25,000 students will advance their career readiness and upward mobility through Maine’s public universities this fall.  While an official count of students will not take place until October, the University of Maine System (UMS) is on track for … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at approximely 4:01 pm, the Maine State Police responded to a motor vehicle/pedestrian crash on Main Street in Van Buren. The driver of the ambulance operated by the Van Buren Ambulance Service was Amanda Skidget, … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, September 5 to mark the completion of the Back Cove South Storage Facility project and the opening of the new Preble Field at Back Cove Park.  The event is … Continue reading →

You are invited to join the Mount Joy Orchard volunteer work crew on Thursday, August 28th from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm.  Chips need to be spread around, some pruning and of course WATERING has to be done.  Please bring … Continue reading →

Consistent with a directive of the President, Governor Janet T. Mills (D) has ordered that the US and the State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Sunday, August 31, 2025. “On behalf of Maine people, I … Continue reading →

Voters can now request their absentee ballots for the November 4, 2025 State Referendum and General municipal election.  Absentee ballots can be requested online through the State of Maine’s webpage.  To learn more about other ways to request your ballot, … Continue reading →

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has unanimously affirmed the legality and constitutionality of rules adopted by the Maine Department of Labor in administering the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act according to a press release issued yesterday.  The plaintiff in … Continue reading →

Congress Street Intersection reconstruction work is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 15, 2025, according to a press release issued by the city today This project includes mill and overlay of the intersection, sidewalk and ADA improvements, installation of new … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a city required  neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 200 Middle Street, Suite 202 at 5:30 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a proposal for the mixed-use, 30 story high … Continue reading →

This evening the Portland City Council voted 5 – 4 to give Portlander’s a chance to increase the city’s minimum wage on the November ballot. Those voting in favor of the $19/hour wage were:  April Fournier, Wesley Pelletier, Regina Philips, … Continue reading →