Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and one governor in suing President Trump in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts, challenging his unlawful Executive Order that attempts to interfere with … Continue reading
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UPDATED: US Jet Shot Down Over Iran; One Crew Member Recovered & One Missing
It has been reported this morning by three US officials that an American F-15 jet has been shot down over Iran. This jet carries two pilots in its cockpit. It has also been reported that both pilots ejected and are … Continue reading
AG Frey Wins Appeals Court Ruling Against HUD Over Housing-Assistance Programs
In a decisive win for Maine and other states, a federal appeals court rejected government’s request to impose harmful restrictions on grant funding that allows tens of thousands of formerly homeless people across the country to remain in stable housing. … Continue reading
Congresswoman Pingree Statement on Firing of Pam Bondi
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) released the following statement on President Trump firing Attorney General Pam Bondi: “Pam Bondi will go down as the worst, most incompetent and most corrupt Attorney General in American history. Her firing was long overdue — … Continue reading
DHS Pauses Warehouse Purchases Amid Internal Disagreement
The Department of Homeland Security has temporarily paused its bid to acquire nearly two dozen industrial warehouses across the country, the Associated Press reported Tuesday — a move that comes as newly confirmed Secretary Markwayne Mullin inherits a department still … Continue reading
The Hill Arts Needs $7 Million to Build its Premier Performance Venue
The Hill Arts, formerly the St. Lawrence Congregational Church, announced today that it needs $7 million to build its 400-seat theater by the end of this year or the project will not survive. That’s because the current permits will expire. … Continue reading
Community Input on “Midtown” Future Sought This Month
The city of Portland is seeking community input on the future of four city owned parcels in the Bayside neighborhood collectively known as the “Midtown properties.” Before these are marketed for potential sale, officials are inviting the public to share … Continue reading
Portland Selects New City Clerk; Already Serving in Interim Position
Abbey Lombard has been selected to serve as Portland’s City Clerk it was announced this morning in a press release issued by the city’s spokeswoman. Her confirmation is set for the April 13 Council meeting. She has been serving as … Continue reading
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ Statement on Trump Elections Executive Order
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows issued the following statement this evening in response to Donald Trump signing an Executive Order today to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters and illegally encroach on states’ rights to run elections. “President … Continue reading
NEW POLL: Platner Leads Mills by 38% Following Her TV Attacks on Him
A new poll conducted by Impact Research found that Graham Platner leads Governor Janet Mills by 38% points among likely Democratic primary voters in Maine. This comes on the heels of last week’s poll showing Platner with a 27-point advantage … Continue reading