On Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at approximately 2:14 pm., the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Central arrested Edward Longley, 30, of Skowhegan in Skowhegan.  Longley has been charged with Murder and Elevated Aggravated Assault in connection with a shootding … Continue reading →

Late this afternoon a group of state lawmakers and community leaders joined Graham Platner at a press conference to push back on Governor Janet Mills’ latest attack ad and rally behind Platner’s campaign for US Senate from Maine. The group … Continue reading →

The city announced this afternoon that it has received a Major Site Plan application to facilitate the construction of a seven-story mixed-use building from GreenMars Real Estate Services LLC – at 221 Congress Street within the B-2b  zoning district. The … Continue reading →

YOU are invited to attend a press conference this afternoon, March 17, 2026, at 4:00 pm.  It will be held at the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Hall, 442 Civil Center Drive in Augusta.  This coalition of elected … Continue reading →

Graham for Maine Campaign Manager, Ben Chin, released the following statement in response to Governor Mills’ decision to launch an attack ad against Graham about comments he made online over a decade ago.  Graham responded to those posts from over … Continue reading →

The deadline for candidates to turn in a sufficient number of signatures to be on the June 9, 2026, Primary Election ballot was 5:00 pm today.  The 2026 Primary Candidates List for those who met today’s deadline can be found … Continue reading →

On Monday, March 16, 2026, at 2:43 am.,the Portland Fire Department was alled to Huston Commons at 72 Bishop Street for a fire alarm in a third-floor unit. The first arriving Fire Department units observed smoke coming from a unit … Continue reading →

Today, Graham Platner, candidate for US Senate in Maine, announced he will participate in three televised town hall style primary debates hosted by Maine media outlets and two forums organized by the Maine Democratic Party. Further, Platner is calling for … Continue reading →

On Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:30 am., Investigators from the Maine Fire Marshal’s Office arrested a juvenile male for arson in connectdion with the two fires that occurred on Park Street in Fort Fairfleld on March 10, 2026.  Working … Continue reading →

“The cogeneration system for Portland Foreside is designed to improve overall energy efficiency compared to conventional building systems by producing electricity and capturing heat that would otherwise be wasted.  District energy systems like this allow buildings to use energy more … Continue reading →