“The Trump administration has made enormous headway in reducing the size of the federal bureaucracy, even as it has expanded federal reach in other ways.  With the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the White House has accomplished … Continue reading →

The city of Portland has received a minor site plan application to construct a new 4-unit residential building at 30 Park Street.  The project includes two ground floor garages and an exterior driveway which are both accessible via Guilford Court.  … Continue reading →

The city of Portland received a minor site plan application on July 9, 2025, for site work and installation of new, expanded, play structure located at 29 Monroe Court in Bayside East from Portland Housing Authority.  The subject property is … Continue reading →

Last night at approximately 8:30 pm., the Maine State Police received a call from the Portland Police Department regarding a complaint it had received from a truck driver who believed he may have struck a pedestrian on the Maine Turnpike.  … Continue reading →

It was a perfect day for an outdoor birthday party..  And that’s exactly what the large Napolitano family did today. About 30 grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and family friends gathered to  celebrate the third birthday of Carmine in grand style … Continue reading →

  If you missed the opportunity to meet Democratic US Senate Candidate Graham Platner when he was in Portland at Bunker Brewing recently, don’t despair!  Mr. Platner will be hosting another town hall on Thursday, October 2, at 6:00 pm … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a free showing of “High Noon,” the classic western movie starring Gary Cooper on Monday, September 29th on the west end of Portand at 6:30 pm.  It is to be shown in the Reiche Community … Continue reading →

  Yesterday Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced an important victory in a multistate lawsuit he joined against the Trump administration over its attempt to illegally coerce states into sweeping immigration enforcement by threatening to withhold billions in federa funding … Continue reading →

This afternoon Governor Janet T. Mills (D-ME) announced the creation of the Maine Life Sciences Center, a new initiative of the Maine Technology Institute (MTI),  designed to attract investment and foster innovation in life sciences, one of Maine’s fastest-growing economic … Continue reading →

The University of Maine System (UMS) Trustees recently approved six new online degree programs that will grow the Maine workforce and access to affordable, high-quality degree programs and career advancement in high-demand fields, including early childhood education, human services, medical … Continue reading →