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Construction Contracts Awarded for ICE Detention Facilities in Maryland & Arizona
The federal govenment awarded renovation contracts Sunday for two warehouses — in Maryland and Arizona — as the government races to expand its detention network according to a report issued this afternoon by Michael Wriston, of Project Salt Box (“PSB”). … Continue reading
Portland Museum of Art Hosts Annual Student Art Exhibit This Month
The Portland Museum of Art (PMA) is hosting its annual exhibit showcasing the artwork of talented students in kindergarten through grade 12 from schools around Maine. The artwork of numerous Portland Public School students is included in this exhibit, which … Continue reading
ICE’s New Maryland Detention Center Needs 209,000 Gallons of Water A Day; Where Will it Come From?
ICE has filed no permits, made no water request and disclosed no plan for sustaining 1,500 detainees in a building allocated 800 gallons of water a day according to a report from the non-profit Project Salt Box, (PSB) issued today. … Continue reading
Superintendent to Present FY 27 Budget Proposal to Board of Education on 3/10
On Tuesday, March 10, Superintendent Ryan Scallon will present his proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year to the Portland Board of Public Education. The presentation of the fiscal year 2027 budget will take kplace at the Board’s business meeting … Continue reading
Fire Marshal’s Office Investigating Fire in Waterville
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, at approximatelly 7:05 pm., the Waterville Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 35 Washington Street in Waterville. The fire was initially reported by a passerby. A neighbor and the passerby believing the home … Continue reading
Pingree Statement on the Bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution
Conresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) released the following statement on her vote for the bipartisan War Powers Resolution, which would hae restricted the Trump administration from taking further military action in Iran without Congressional approval : “Let me be clear: I … Continue reading
Pingree Statement on Firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) released the following statement on the firing of Deparment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Koem: Kristi Noem’s firing was long overdue. Her tenure as Secretary of Homeland Security will be remembered as one of the most … Continue reading
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree Secures Spot on 2026 Ballot
US Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) today successfullyt submited the required nomination signatures to the Secretary of State to officially secure her place on the 2026 ballot. Congresswoman Pingree, who represents Maine’s First Congressional District, turned in a significant number of … Continue reading
Investigation of Death of Homeless Man in Auburn Continues
The State Fire Marshal’s Office, in coordination with the Auburn Police Department, continues to investigate the death of a man found outdside his tent on Washington Street North on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. On Wednesday, the Office of Chief Medical … Continue reading