Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) announced $42.5 million in funding for Maine’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Delivered by the US Department of Health & Human Services, this funding will help low-income individuals and families pay for home heating … Continue reading
Maine Republican Party Continues to Push Debunked Lies in Latest TV Ad
Janet Mills for Governor Campaign spokesperson Scott Ogden issued the following statement this morning on the Maine Republican Party’s new, false TV ad that continues to lie about Governor Mills’ record: “This latest ad is full of flat out lies … Continue reading
“Abortion is on the Ballot,” said Governor Mills Urging Voting at Massive Portland Rally
“Get out there and vote!” Governor Janet T. Mills (D) urged almost 300 supporters at a Portland rally billed as a “get out the vote” event with only a week remaining until election day on Tuesday, November 8th. “We will … Continue reading
Governor Mills (D) Joins Planned Parenthood at Portland Rally to “Get Out the Vote”; 11/1 Afternoon
The public is invited to join Governor Janet T. Mills (D) the first women governor of Maine and its first woman AG, at a “get out the vote” rally tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Monument Square in downtown Portland. The … Continue reading
Democrats Outnumber Others Requesting Absentee Ballots; Statewide Requests Surpass 2018 TOTAL
The Maine Secretary of State announced this afternoon that absentee ballot requests for the upcoming 2022 general election have surpassed the TOTAL number of requests from the 2018 general election. With three more full days of no-excuse absentee voting to … Continue reading
Portland Man Arrested for Arson at 73 Pembroke Street
On Sunday, October 30, 2022, just after 5:00 pm., the Portland Fire Department was dispatached to 73 Pembroke Street, Apt. # 4, for the report of a fire. The five was extinguished and was determined to have been a set … Continue reading
Winners in the Dog Costume Contest East Bayside Halloween Fest ARE:
Two businesses participating in the East Bayside Halloween Fest to benefit the non-profit Maine Needs have reported their first place winners in their Dog Costume Contests this afternoon. The event took place yesterday, Saturday, October 29, 2022. From Moonday Coffee, … Continue reading
Northern Light Mercy Hospital Honors Margo Walsh With Annual Forsley Award This Week
Northern Light Mercy Hospital announced last week that Margo Walsh, founder and CEO of MaineWorks, will receive the 2022 Forsley Award. The award will be presented on Wednesday, November 2 at a breakfast event to benefit Gary’s House, which is … Continue reading
Ballot Request # Information Received from Portland City Hall for November 8th Election
With the reported high numbers of votes already cast across the country well documented, this blogger received the following informtion from city hall spokeswoman late today: 12,653 absentee ballots have been requested by Portland voters, Of those, 986 voted in … Continue reading
Janet Mills for Governor Raises More Than $5.5 Million for Reelection
The Janet Mills for Governor campaign announced this afternoon that it has raised $5.5 million for reelection to date including $716,991. During the September 21 to October 25 pre-general fundraising period. The campaign has $315,497. cash on hand. During this … Continue reading