“The Department of Education is responsible for important programming serving Maine citizens, ranging from physical therapy and speech services for students with special needs to implementation of college grant programs.  The gutting of the Department of Education (DOE) effectively dismantles … Continue reading →

Dr. Nirav D. Shah, an epidemiologist, who became a household name in Maine during the COVID-19 pandemic,  has announced that he will be joining the Colby College faculty in the fall as a visiting professor in the Department of Statistics.  … Continue reading →

On Sunday, March 9, 2025, at approximately 12:42 am., the Fire Marshall’s office responded to a fire at a home on Sea MIst Lane in Harpswell for a fire investigation.  The fire had been extinguished by the Harpswell Fire Department, … Continue reading →

On Sunday, March 9, 2025 at approximately 9:23 am., the Old Orchard Beach Police and Fire Department responded to 9 Usen Lane for a reported cardiac event.  Upon arrival, first responders determined that the male resident was deceased in the … Continue reading →

“The failure of the supplemenetal budget to earn two-thirds support in the Senate is a grave disappointment.  Senate Republicans turned away from bipartisan agreement  — unlike their House counterparts — and are causing harm to Maine health care providers and … Continue reading →

Clean up efforts continue following an early morning fuel truck rollover on I-295 northbound at mile marker 26 in Brunswick.  It was reported the truck was carrying kerosene.  However, it was actually transporting 2,900 gallons of off-road diesel.  Approximately 2,400 … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at about 2:43 am., Maine State Police responded to a fuel truck rollover that occurred on I-295 northbound at mile marker 26 in Brunswick. A 2020 Kenworth fuel truck, owned by Irving Oil Co and … Continue reading →

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 →