Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement after President Joe Biden’s 2024 State of the Union address to Congress this evening: “Tonight we heard from a leader guided by compassion, conviction, integrity and a vision for our shared future.  … Continue reading →

Four Portland non-profits are the recipients of federal funds thanks to the commitment of Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) it was announced this afternoon.  These four non-profits are part of a larger package of fifteen (15) projects in Pingree’s District One … Continue reading →

About fifty (50) neighbors of 42 Atlantic Street met with Developer Dan Black and his team last night to learn about very preliminary plans for the redevelopment of the former VFW  Bar, that came up for sale last year.  The … Continue reading →

Today is Super Tuesday in Maine. and fifteen other states across the nation and one territory.  So, this long-time registered  Democrat was surprised to receive a real wake up call too early this morning from the campaign of Nikki Haley.  … Continue reading →

Abdrahman Mahmoud has been arrested and charged with the murder of 30 – year old Raoul Mapendo Tshiyuka, of Portland.  Mahmoud was located at 224 Ocean Avenue where he was taken into custody without incident.  He is being held at … Continue reading →

“The future of our troup is uncertain,” Allie Byrne, told his troup of fellow actors on stage near the end of a performance of “A Man of No Importance,” this afternoon at The HIll Arts, 76 Congress Street. on Munjoy … Continue reading →

Late last week, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is establishing a new office to expand engagement opportunities with agricultural and rural communities. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Interior and Environment Subcommittee … Continue reading →

About 400 students from local colleges heard eight speakers call for a cease-fire in Gaza at a rally in Monument Square this afternoon. Unfazed by cold temperatures and overcast skies, the massive turnout was interspersed with tributes to the late … Continue reading →

On Saturday, March 2, 2024, just after 1:00 am. Portland Police were called to the area of 263 St. John Street for the report of a disturbance with a person injured. Officers found a 30 year old male suffering from … Continue reading →

Hundreds of Democratic and unenrolled voters have pledged to withhold votes from incumbent President Joe Biden in Maine’s super Tuesday primary.  These voters will instead cast a write-in vote for “ceasefire” in a protest against the Biden administration’s  support for … Continue reading →