TEMPOart announced late last year that it has selected three Maine-based artists for its 2026 season of temporary public art installations.  Last year marked a major milestone for the organization’s 10th anniversary – along with this milestone comes a new, … Continue reading →

Following President Trump’s unilateral actions in Venezuela today, Governor Janet Mills, 78, is calling on Senator Susan Collins, 73, to use her position in the Senate to hold the Trump administration accountable and demand answers on behalf of the American … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie PIngree (D-ME) released the folowing statement after President Trump announced the United States carried out an unauthorized “large-scale” military operation in Venezuela, leading to the capture of Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro and his wife: The Trump Administration’s decision … Continue reading →

Overnight Nicolas Maduro, the President of Venezuela and his wife Cilia Flores, were captured in an large-scale raid by the United States military.  President Trump is expected to speak  on the capture at a press conference at 11:00 am this … Continue reading →

Do you want to see Graham Platner on the ballot in November 2026 to defeat the incumbent Senator Susan Collins (R)?  If so, part of the process required by Maine law is that thousands of signatures are required to make … Continue reading →

The city of Portland would like the public to know that effective January 1, 2026, the minimum wage in Portland is $16.75 per hour according to a press release issued by the city spokeswoman earlier this month. Section 33.8 (E) … Continue reading →

The candidate forms for the 2026 elections are now available online.  Candidates may begin collecting signatures on January 1, 2026 for the coming election cycle. The 2026 Candidate’s Guide to Ballot Access is also available online.  The guide answers common … Continue reading →

Maine will be receiving more than $190 million in Fiscal Year 2026 from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to strengthen rural health care across the state from the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Governor Mills, … Continue reading →

Entries are now being accepted for the 2026 Maine Constitution Poster and Essay Contests.  The deadline is March 13, 2026 according to a press release received from the Secretary of State’s Office earlier this month. The contests are designed to … Continue reading →

On Sunday, December 28, 2025 at approximaely 6:48 pm., Portland Police responded to the area of 654 Riverside Street for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. An officer working nearby at the homeless service center responded immediately … Continue reading →