With a wintry mix expected to impact much of the state overnight and into the morning hours, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices to delay opening until 10:00 am tomorrow, Monday, December 29, 2025 it was … Continue reading
City Receives $2.1 Million Grant to Support Safety Projects Along Brighton Avenue
The city of Portland announced last week that it has received a $2,120,000. Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) federal grant to support a multitude of roadway, pedestrian and bicycle safety projects as part of the Brighton Avenue Safety … Continue reading
Shooting Death in Corinth Investigated by Maine State Police
On Saturday, December 27, 2025, at approximately 8:28 am., the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting at a residence located at 344 Main Street in Corinth, according to Shannon Moss, Public Information Officer, for Maine … Continue reading
Custom House Wharf Fire in Portland Investigated by State Officials
The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office, in coordination with the Portland Fire Department, is continuing to investigate a fire that occurred Friday evening, Decemer 26, 2025 at 25 and 27 Custom House Wharf in Portland. The fire caused significant damage … Continue reading
Update on Third Alarm Fire at 9 Custom House Wharf on Portland Waterfront; No Injuries to the Public
The Portland Fire Department was alerted to the report of a significant, visible fire on Custom House Wharf at 5:33 pm on Friday, December 26, 2025. The initial report of fire came in from a Casco Bay Ferry with the … Continue reading
Portland Fire Department Responds to Third Alarm Fire at 9 Custom House Wharf
The Portland Fire Department was alerted to the report of heavy visible fire on Custom House Wharf at 5:33 pm on Friday, December 26th. A significant firefight ensued according to a press release issued at 8:39 pm this evening. Fire … Continue reading
Fire in a Residence in Pittsfield Under Investigation
The Pittsfield Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 693 Canaan Road early this morning, December 26, 2025, in the town of Pittsfield. Upon arrival firefighters found the home heavily engulfed in fire. The Pittsfield Fire Department requested assistance … Continue reading
Residence Fire on Christmas Day in Brunswick With No Injuries Reported
On Thursday, December 25, 2025, a/k/a Christmas Day, just after 3:00 pm., the Brunswick Fire Department was dispatched to 36 Bridge Road for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke coming from the roof area and the … Continue reading
Tremont Couple Deceased in Murder-Suicide Near Acadia
On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at approximately 8:57 am., Southwest Harbor Police responded to a 911 call about an incident near 11 Big Rocks Road, Tremont. The caller reported finding two deceased adults at the scene. Members of the Maine … Continue reading
A Christmas Message from the Late Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
“Christmas Waves a Magic Wand Over This World and Behold, Everything is Softer and More Beautiful.” Dr. Norman Vincent Peale is the Author of “The Power of Positive Thinking” and minister of the Marble Collegiate Church in New York City … Continue reading