YOU are invited to attend a rally at Monument Square, Portland on Sunday, June 26 at 2:00 pm.  “We pledge to organize-to fight for our bodies, our choices and our democracy” according to the literature provided by the event host, … Continue reading →

“Urgently-needed gun violence prevention legislation” passed the House and enough Republican Senators supported it to be forwarded to the White House for the President’s signature yesterday according to a press release issued by the office of US Representative Chellie Pingree … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills, (D) the first woman governor of Maine, told a crowd of more than 1,000 protesting the Supreme Court’s overturning Roe v. Wade, that abortion rights are on the ballot in November. The Governor grew up in … Continue reading →

A rally protesting the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade will begin at Lincoln Park at 5:15 pm this afternoon.  Protesters will then proceed to nearby city hall to ramp up the  protest against the Supreme Court’s decision announced … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine, issued the following statement this morning on the US Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade: “This decision is a fundamental assault on women’s rights and on reproductive freedom … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D), the first woman governor of Maine, announced today that her Administration is taking action to deliver relief for Maine’s commercial fishermen and aquaculturists. The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) will use $8.3 million in … Continue reading →

Portland’s annual summer meal site program will be in operation starting on Monday, June 27th according to a press release issued by the Portland Public Schools this afternoon.  Meals and times will be posted at sites and maps have been … Continue reading →

The 2022 Maine Boatbuilders Show has been canceled.  The disappointing news came as a surprise to many from all over the northeast who made the annual boat show a part of their summer routine in Maine. It was scheduled  to … Continue reading →

Tandem Mobility, a full service micromobiilty operator, is launching Portland Bikeshare this summer.  The new program will offer 150 traditional geared cruiser bikes and 50 electric- assist bikes at dedicated parking hubs across Portland.  Bikes will be available to rent … Continue reading →

A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with the April 24 homicide of Donald Coffin.  Coffin was an occupant of a vehicle parked in the area of 107 Woodford Street when just after 1:00 am, he was approached by … Continue reading →