Secretary of State Shenna Bellows issued a statement today after a letter the leadership of the Maine GOP sent to President of the Maine Senate and the Speaker of House demanding “the establshment of a special investigative committee or impeachment … Continue reading →

Patrick Keliher, former Commissioner with the Maine Department of Marine Resources (MEDMR) was presented with the Captain David H. Hart Award for 2025 for his longstanding contributions to and exceptional leadership towards the sustainable management of marine resources along the … Continue reading →

Heather Moretti has been hired as the city’s Waterfront Coordinator the city’s Housing & Economic Development Department announced today.  She assumed the role just before the holidays in December 2025.  She replaces the popular Bill Needelman who  held the position … Continue reading →

The Maine State Police is assisting the Hampden Police Department which is still attempting to locate and check the well-being of Douglas Dunphy, 78.  Today, Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the search will continue of Mr. Dunphy’s property located on the … Continue reading →

The city of Portland needs help in renaming Portland’s Harbor Common Park.  The new park, which is scheduled to start construction in March, will consist of a public greenspace along the Eastern Promenade, on a site currently occupied by the … Continue reading →

On Monday, February 2, 2026 at about 3:40 pm., members of the Maine State Police Central Field Troop responded to a head-on collision on Route 3 in Vassalboro near Ritch Road. The crash involved a Chevy Silverado pickup truck operaed … Continue reading →

On Monday, February 2, 2026, at about 11:15 pm., the Augusta Police Department responded to an incident on Flagg Street in Augusta. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased adult male.  The circumstances surrounding the death are currently under investigation.  The … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Ranking Member of the House Appopriations Subcommittee that overesees the Kennedy Center, released the following statement after Trump announced a multi-year closure of the Kennedy Center: President Trump’s decision to close the John F. Kennedy Center … Continue reading →

The Portland Tenants Union is calling on Governor Janet T. Mills, 78 (D) to enact an immediate eviction moratorium during the next 60 days to protectd Maine residents facing housing insecurity due to attacks on our community by ICE and … Continue reading →

On Sunday, February 2, 2026, at 12:54 pm., Portland Police responded to 64 Munjoy South Street for a report of a disturbance.  Upon arrival, officers learned thatd an individual had kicked in the front door of a residence, threatened a … Continue reading →