US Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted a solicitation on Thursday for a construction program worth up to $10 billion, a move to build and expand detention space on land the agency owns rather than lease it according to an indepth … Continue reading →

Late  this morning, it was reported that on Friday, July 17, 2026, at approximately 4:08 pm., State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 25 and 11 in Limington. During the investigation, troopers determined that Robert … Continue reading →

This year has challenged us more than ever before.  In January, when Operation Catch of the Day (OCTD) was in our neighborhoods, we supported our community with our Immigrant Defense Hotline and training to safely identify ICE activity.  In Juhe, … Continue reading →

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection warns that ground-level particle pollution concentrations are forecasted to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ (USG) level this Saturday, July 18th,  due to wildfire smoke drifting in from Manitoba and Ontario, Canada. The smoke … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) today sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mulin demanding answers about the fatal shooting of her constituent, Johan Sebastian Duran Guerreo, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Biddeford, Maine, … Continue reading →

We are writing on behalf of the statewide network of volunteer leaders who organized, knocked doors, hosted events and built the loop grassroots infrastructure behind Graham Platner’s campaign — and on behalf of the more than 150,000 Maine Democratic primary … Continue reading →

Bruce Spencer, 59, of Ellsworth, has died as a result of injuries sustained in the fire that occurred on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Ellsworth according to a press release received late this afternoon from Shannon Moss, Public Information Officer, … Continue reading →

Earlier this week local bus lines launched a new fare payment option for its riders:  Tap-to-Ride, for the convenience of its customers in southern Maine.. Announcing this change in payment options are the Greater Portland Metro and Biddeford Saco Old … Continue reading →

You are invited to the opening reception for- “Borrowed Light” -the exhibit by Portland artist Ellen Weitkamp tomorrow, Thursday, July 16.  The reception at Cove Street Arts, runs from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.  The address of Cove Street Arts … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at approximately 8:15 pm., Maine State Police received a report of a domestic violence incident in Cornish.  The suspect, identified as Dever Trimbie-Galos, 27, of Scarborough, had fled the area before Troopers arrived.  Troopers and … Continue reading →