Marc Pinsky, 31, of Portland was arrested late last week for aggravated trafficking in schedule drugs. On Saturday, April 13, 2024, at approximately 9:00 pm., Westbrook Police Officers responded to 140 Main Street, Westbrook, for a report of an impaired … Continue reading
Congresswoman Pingree Highlights Funding for Climate Resilience in DC HearingToday
In an Appropriations Hearing meeting today in Washington, DC, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-First District ME) emphasized the importance of bolstering climate change resilience and supporting tribal co-stewardship in Acadia National Park and other national partks across the county. In a … Continue reading
Governor Mills Letter to Maine Legislature Members on Last Day of Session
In a letter to the 131st State Legislature today, April 17th, Governor Mills wrote in part: “Among other bills, these are two crucial outstanding items in particular that you will attend to today: the supplemental budget, as approved by the … Continue reading
Planning Board Workshop on Roux Institute Set for April 23rd
The Portland Planning Board will hold a workshop on the proposed site plan for the Portland campus of the Roux Institute at Northeastern Uiversity on Tuesday, April 23. The meetig starts at 4:30 pm. The property is located at 1 … Continue reading
AG Frey Sues Monsanto in Cumberland County Superior Court
Maine Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced late last week that a lawsuit against agricultural biochemical company Monsanto in Cumberland County Superior Court. The suit alleges the company knew of the harm caused by polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), but continued to … Continue reading
Third Annual “Walking Conversations” Coming on May 4th Statewide
You are invited to participate in the Third Annual “Walking Conversations” on Saturday, May 4th. Communities around Maine will hold free, volunteer-led walking conversatdions emphasizing the power of individuals to influence the places they live and the participating planning approaches … Continue reading
Maine Immigrants Replacing Aging Workforce Reports “New York Times” Writer
Some racist Republicans may not want to believe it, but if the “New York Times” prints it on the front page, it must be true! Maine seldom makes news in the iconic newspaper, so when it does, it’s newsworthy.. Many … Continue reading
MaineCF Awards $32K to Four Southern Maine Hospice Services
Four organizations providing end-of-life services in Southern Maine have been awarded a total of $32,063 by the Maine Community Foundation Hospice Fund it announced today. The Hospice Fund supports hospice services, especially programs that support volunteers and bereavement services in … Continue reading
Portland Man Charged With Illegal Drug Trafficking Yesterday
James Ferrar, 30, of Portland, was arrested yesterday as he delivered fentanyl to an undercover agent in the west end of Portland. After Ferrar’s arrest, Maine Drug Enforcement Agency agents executed a search warrant at his 252 Vaughn Street apartment. … Continue reading
Collins is Complicit in Trump’s War on Women by Her Silence on Abortion Ban
Former president Donald Chaos Trump talks too much. But, senator Susan Sensitive Collins (R) doesn’t talk enough. Unfortunately, she is mum on important matters to women in Maine. When was the last time you heard Collins’ position on a federal … Continue reading