Maine lobster businesses and industry trade associations today filed a federal lawsuit against the Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation (the “Aquarium”) for making false and defamatory statements about Maine lobster fishing practices and for misleading consumers and commercial lobster buyers about … Continue reading →

The third annual Carnaval Maine ended today on a high note as crowds showd up under bright, sunny skies to enjoy the initial offerings on the Portland waterfront.  The two previous events were held on the Eastern Promenade with an … Continue reading →

Touring former southern plantations and other spots full of heretofore unknown Black history is the journey of Clint Smith, author of the two year old award winning book – “How The Word is Passed.”  It’s also a journey for readers … Continue reading →

The Irish American Club’s Saint Patrick’s Parade will be held tomorrow, Sunday, March 12th, starting at Noon.  The route is along Commercial Street, starting at the intersection of Center Street and ending at Bell Buoy Park, near the Casco Bay … Continue reading →

Six strong women filed a lawsuit against the Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in Superior Court in Portland.  The lawsuits stem from the sexual abuse they experienced by the late Rev. Lawrence Sabatino.  Sabatino was … Continue reading →

Attorney General Aaron Frey has joined a    multistate federal lawsuit against the Food & Drug Administation (FDA) accusing it of singling out one of the two drugs used for medication abortions for excessively burdensome reglation, despite ample evidence that … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend the grand opening of – “My New Arc” – an art show by Maine artist John Bisbee – Friday, March 10, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Moss Galleries, 100 Fore Street, on … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a lecture:  Suffrage Road Trip by Ann Gass on Saturday, March 25, from 1;30 pm – 2:30 pm in the USM Glickman Library, Portland.  Ms. Gass will present material from her book – “We Demand:  … Continue reading →

“Mainers should be incredibly proud of our state’s safe, secure and accurate elections in which we are a national leader in voter participation.  As Secretary of State, I will vigorously defend Mainers’ freedom to vote, and fight against any efforts … Continue reading →

In the late afternoon on Monday, March 6, 2023, a Portland Police Officer made a traffic stop at the intersection of Cumberland Avenue and Elm Street.  Upon investigation, a polymer gun was found in the vehicle as wel as illegal … Continue reading →