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
Senator Collins Out-of-Sync With Most Who Want Epstein Files Released: Why?
Senator Susan Collins (R) has no opinion on whether or not the Epstein files should be released said a staff member who answered her Washington, DC office phone number this afternoon. “I don’t know how she feels about this,” said … Continue reading
Pingree & Massie Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Local Livestock Farmers
Representatives Chellie PIngree (D-ME) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) reintroduced the PRIME Act, a bipartisan legislation to make it easier for small farms and ranches to serve consumers. The PRIME Act, HR 4700, would give individual states freedom to permit intrastate … Continue reading
Portland Library to Serve as Cooling Center Due to Heat Advisory; Friday, July 25th
The downtown Portland Public Library at 5 Monument Square will serve as Portland’s cooling center on Friday, July 25th during its normal hours of 10:00 am – to 5:00 pm. The city is activating a cooling center as the National … Continue reading
Dump Truck Driver Dies Following Crash in Stetson Yesterday Afternoon
On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at approximately 1:09 pm., Troopers responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Lapoint Road and Merrill Road in Stetson. The preliminary investigation indicates that a tractor trailer unit traveling north … Continue reading
Vigil at Monument Square Tonight Honors Martyrs and the Disabled by Israel’s Unrelenting Gaza Genocide
This evening at 7:00 pm., there will be a Vigil at Monument Square to honor the martyrs and those permanently disabled and maimed by Israel’s unrelenting genocide in Gaza according to a press release received from the Coalition for Palestine … Continue reading
Mt. Joy Orchard Work Party Set for Thursday, July 24th; Plus Future Dates
Join us for our next work party! It is set for Thursday, July 24th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Feel free to come late or leave early. We will be pulling weeds, managing orchard diseases and watering newer plantings. Bring … Continue reading
State Warns Public of Phone Scam Involving Impersonation of Law Enforcement Officers
The Maine Information and Analysis Center (MIAC) is alerting the public to a series of ongoing phone scams involving individuals impersonatding law enforcement officers. Since 2024, MIAC has received multiple reports of these incidents, including a recent case this month … Continue reading
Maine Welcomes Premier League Soccer Team from Nova Scotia for Match with ‘Hearts of Pine’ Next Month
Governor Janet T. Mills (D) announced today that Maine will welcome the Halifax Wanderers of the Canadian Premier League for an International Friendly Match with Maine’s new professional soccer team, the Portland Hearts of Pine, next month at Portland’s Fitzpatrick … Continue reading
Portland Police Respond to Armed Robbery at Cumberland Farms on Washington Avenue This Morning
On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 3:16 AM Portland Police responded to a report of an armed robber at the Cumberland Farms at 801 Washington Avenue. The employee stated that a man entered the store and was about to pruchase … Continue reading