Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) called on her colleagues to oppose Republicans stopgap funding bill.  In remarks on the House floor, Congresswoman Pingree argued that full-year continuing resolutions are not a responsible way to govern and that Republicans should do … Continue reading →

A syringe redemption pilot program has shown progress in reducing needle waste in Portland according to a press release issued by the city this afternoon.  City staff developed an operational improvement plan to decrease the number of improperly discarded syringes, … Continue reading →

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced this morning a settlement with Sanofi-Aventis US LLC after scrutiny over the company’s pricing of insulin products.  Under the settlement, Mainers who are uninsured or who have commercial health insurance will be eligible to … Continue reading →

Marine Mammals of Maine, a non-profit located in Brunswick, has issued an urgent request to help restock its shelves that have been emptied by recent and current patients requiring intense care to help them recover. The non-profit responds to stranded … Continue reading →

The Maine Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a citation to Northern Maine Medical Center (NMMC) for regulatory violations, includng misclassifying nurses as subcontractors, failing to pay nurses overtime, failing to pay nurses their wages in a timely manner and … Continue reading →

“An Act to Protect Maine Communities by Enacting the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act,” a citizens initiative petition, has been found valid according to Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, it was announced yesterday. In January 2025, the state received 5,581 … Continue reading →

You are invited to come to SPACE, 534-538 Congress Street, during today’s First Friday Art Walk for a special sale of prints.  The event runs from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.  This is a one day only opportunity to shop … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) today issued the following statement in response to the President’s announcement that he will delay tariffs on Canada and Mexico until April. “The president’s broad tariffs on our major trading partners will increase prices for … Continue reading →

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey and 22 other attorneys general today won a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration to block its illegal policy that would freeze funding for essential federal agency grants, loans and other financial assistance programs.  Judge … Continue reading →

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey and a coalition of 21 other attorneys general have secured a nationwide preliminary injunction in the case of Massachusetts vs. NIH it was announced by his office this morning.  The order prevents the Trump administration, … Continue reading →