Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and the US House today passed the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, (H.R. 1808), which would ban the safe, transfer, manufacture and importation of military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magaznes.  The legislation, introduced by Representative David … Continue reading →

An Opening Reception for a new and delightful exhibit, SEA CHANGE, by painter Lea Peterson, of Georgetown, is scheduled for FRIDAY, July 28, 2022 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Moss Gallery, Falmouth. If you like seascapes and landscapes this is an exhibit that you … Continue reading →

The Janet Mills for Governor Campaign announced today that it has raised $3.8 million for reelection to date, including $605,073 during the June 1, 2022 through July 19, 2022 post-primary fundraising period.  The campaign has $2.7 million cash on hand.  … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman Governor of Maine and the state’s first woman AG, announced yesterday that she is awarding $22 million to twenty wastewater treatment facilities serving 27 communities across Maine to accelerate vital wastewater infrastructure … Continue reading →

The body of 18-year old Pedro Matala, of Portland, was recovered from the Presumpscott River at approximately 9:00 pm yesterday.  A search began yesterday afternoon after Matala was reported not to have resurfaced while swimming with friends in the Presumpscott … Continue reading →

“This is my favorite work in the show,” said Lauren Burrell, intern at the DUNES art gallery, on Munjoy HIll.  Burrell was referring to a large watercolor, SUN, by New York City artist Monique Mouton that occupies a large portion … Continue reading →

Sixty-one members of the US House sent a letter to President Biden urging him to declare a national climate emergency.  In the letter, the members write that the scope and urgency of the climate crisis merits the full power of … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) today urged the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to investigate Chiptole for closing its store in Augusta, Maine within hours of workers filing to unionize. “The timing of Chiptole’s store closure in my district is more … Continue reading →

The city of Portland has just announced that a coolig center is available to the public at the Portlad Public library, dowtown branch, at 5 Monument Square because of the extended heat waive.  The cooling center begins today. Library hours … Continue reading →

City Hall will shut down tomorrow Friday, July 22, 2022, between noon and 2:00 pm for a worker appreciation lunch according to a press release issued by the city’s spokeswoman, Jessica Grondin. Apparently city workers need something to boost their … Continue reading →