“The Department of Education is the backbone of public education in the United States.  All students benefit from its programs, especially lower-income students, students in rural communities and students with disabiilties.  Last week, President Trump fired 50% of its employees … Continue reading →

Today, in response to news that President Trump has signed an Executie Order directing Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to dismantle the DOE, Congrsswoman Chelllie Pingree released the following statement late this afternoon: “The President cannot unilaterally shut down the … Continue reading →

60 Elm Street, LLC has submitted a major site plan application to facilitate the development of Phase 1B of the Bayside Master Development Plan (MDP).  The application involves the redevelopment of the property at 60 Elm Street from a two-story … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) announced earlier this week that her Administration has awarded $2 million in grants to Maine businesses and nonprofit organizations to support their recovery and rebuilding from the devastating storms of last winter. The grants awarded … Continue reading →

Yesterday Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) hosted a roundtable discussion in Portland to highlight how proposed Republican cuts to Medicaid (known as MaineCare in Maine) — which could run as high as $900 billion — will have devastating repercusions for patients, … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 9:09 pm., Portland Police responded to the Cumberland Islamic Center, at 1844 Forest Avenue for a weapons possession call.  Witnesses stated that three individuals in a black BMW vehicle pulled up to the front … Continue reading →

The Maine State Police has received confirmation from the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta that the deceased female found at Fort Wiliams Park in Cape Elizabeth has been positively identified as Sari Carlson, 52, of Portland.  The cause … Continue reading →

You are urged to attend an important press conference tomorrow Tuesday, March 18th at 4:00 pm on the front steps of Portland City Hall, 389 Congress Street.  It is in response to the arrest, detention and proposed deportation of Columbia … Continue reading →

On Sunday, March 16, 2025 pm at 12:08 pm., Portland Police were called to the area of Chestnut and Oxford Streets for a report of a rock having been thrown through the window of a motor vehicle.  Police were able … Continue reading →

On Sunday, March 16, 2025, at approimately 2:38 am. Maine State Police Troop G unit were dispatched to a crash near mile marker 55 southbound on the Maine Turnpike in Falmouth.  Upon arrival, Troopers located two damaged vehicles in the … Continue reading →