As expected Cooper Flagg, 18, of Newport, Maine was selected by the Dallas Mavericks  as the first round pick in the 2025 NBA draft just after 8:00 pm this evening. Flagg, who hails from a small town with a population … Continue reading →

Earlier this week, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree’s bipartisan effort to safeguard H-2B visas was unanimously approved in the Homeland Security Appropriations bill for Fiscal year 2026.  Pingree recently urged her colleagues to support her amendment, which she introduced with Congressman Andy … Continue reading →

Brandon Seegars, 26, of Bronx, New York, has been arrested for aggravated drug  trafficking in Oakland. For the past two months, MDEA agents and the Oakland Police Department have been investigating suspected drug trafficking from a Lakeview Drive residence according … Continue reading →

Today, June 25th, has been proclaimed “Cooper Flagg Day” in Maine — a day to celebrate his remarkable basketball achievement according to Governor Mills.  He is expected to be the first overall selection in tonight’s NBA draft.  That selection takes … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D-ME) today concluded a successful two-day visit to New Brunswick that was focused on strengthening Maine’s historic relationship with its Canadian neighbor and promoting Maine as a great place to visit and do business. The Governor’s … Continue reading →

The city of Portland and Portland Downtown are working to develop a cleaner, safer and more activated Monument Square and Congress Street corridor.  A new bike share station, the return of the arts market, seasonal outdoor seating, new downtown ambassadors … Continue reading →

The downtown Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, will serve as Portland’s coolling center on Tuesday, June 24 during its normal hours of 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.  The city of Portland is activating a cooling center as the National … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D-ME) has signed into law LD 210, the budget bill enacted by the Legislature on June 18 to fund programs and activities of State government over the next biennium.  LD 210 will take effect 90 days … Continue reading →

Thousands of Mainers watched – in awe and shock – as a day of defiance unfolded before them yesterday.  It began with the awesome  Pride Portland Parade and Festival starting at Monument Square and ended with the evening attack on … Continue reading →

“The President’s decision to bomb Iran without the authorization of Congress is reckless, unconstitutional and puts countless lives at risk —- including US troops currently stationed in the Middle East. No President has the authority to launch a military attack … Continue reading →