Governor Janet T. Mills (D) yesterday cut the ribbon on a new 16-unit affordable apartment complex in downtown Newcastle. The project is part of the Rural Affordable Rental Housing Program, created by Governor Mills in 2021 through her Maine Jobs … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Subcommittee, released the following statement today in response to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin’s formal decision to revoke the scientific determination that underpins the … Continue reading →

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows today responded to the Department of Justice’s unprecedented request for every Maine citizen’s voter information. Secretary Bellows said simply:  “The Gulf of Maine is awfully cold, but maybe that’s what the DOJ needs to cool … Continue reading →

While returning from  training in the Weymouth Street area this morning, Engine One crew members spotted smoke coming from the structure at 12 Weymouth Street.  After investigating, it was discovered that the fourth floor porch in the rear of the … Continue reading →

The Office of State Fire Marshall continues to investigate a fatal explosion that occurred over the weekend at the Powder Horn Campground, located at 48 Cascade Road, in Old Orchard Beach according to a press release issued today from Shannon … Continue reading →

Portland Police responded to a report of a stabbing in the area of 35 Wharf Street on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 11:28 pm.  Witnesses stated that two males were in an altercation when one pulled a knife and began … Continue reading →

Milly’s Market, a boutique grocery store on the first floor of The Casco. is having its grand opening on Tuesday, July 29. morning, according to Matt Manson, owner of this light and bright addition to the east end community in … Continue reading →

On Saturday, July 26, at 4:38 pm., Portland Police responded to the wooded area off Bishop Street for a report of a male with a gun who had fired multiple gunshots. The department’s Special Reaction Team (SRT) responded to the … Continue reading →

With the recent establishment of a Marine Division, Bancroft Contracting Corporation has significantly expanded its portfolio in the Portland area said Captain Dan Hassett. Earlier this week,  he graciously took time to describe the expansion of Bancroft while overseeing the … Continue reading →

Jocelyn Runnebaum, Ph.D. has joined the Maine Department of Marine Resources as Director of the Maine Coastal Program (MCP) it was announced earlier this week.  Dr. Runnebaum replaces Kathleen Leyden, who retired from state service in March. She will begin … Continue reading →