Following House passage of the Republican reconciliation bill, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) released the following statement this mornng: “With the narrow passage of this reckless bill, Republicans have brazenly chosen to sacrifice the health and economic security of working Americans … Continue reading →

The Maine Marine Patrol will continue to search today for Alton Wallace, 51, of Milbridge, who was reported missing last Sunday afternoon by a family member after failing to return from harvesting claims it was announced this morning. The search … Continue reading →

Portland Police arrested 20 individuals after a protest on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, which began around 3:45 pm at Commercial and Pearl Streets near the waterfront.  A group of protestors were blocking Commercial Street including using traffic cones, before many … Continue reading →

Earlier today Palestine supporters gathered to hold a rally and ‘die-in’ around Portland’s Custom House, which houses a number of federal agencies.  They were protesting 19 months of brutal genocide, forced starvation and collective punishment that have created unlivable conditions … Continue reading →

Eighteen people were arrested at an Emergency  Protest against Israel’s starvation of the people of Gaza confirmed the Portland Police Department’s spokesman early this evening.  No more details are available this evening and a press release will be issued tomorrow … Continue reading →

Nine employees of the UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center, Orono, have been laid off due to disruptions in federal funding it was recently announced.  The funding supported research that strengthened Maine and the nation’s economic competitivness according to the … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend an Emergency Protest on Wednesday, May 20, at 3:30 pm., outside the US Custom House, Portland. The purpose of the Emergency Protest is to demand that Israel immediately end its assault on Gaza and allow … Continue reading →

In her opening remarks before the Department of the Interior hearing on the fiscal year 2026 budget request with Secretary Burgum in attendance, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) said this is “more than just a budget.  It is a blueprint for … Continue reading →

On May 6, 2025, this blogger reported herein an audit from the Portland Tenants Union (PTU) surveying 240 rental listings and reporting “persuasive noncompliance” by many with city regulations – validating years of anecdotal complaints from Portland tenants. The following … Continue reading →

The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) announced late this afternoon that it will resume its search tomorrow morning for Alton Wallace, 51, who was reported missing yesterday afternoon by a famly member after failing to return from harvesting clams. … Continue reading →