Maine Senator Susan Collins (R) today voted in favor of making health care more expensive for Mainers and all Americans with her vote in support of S.3386. This bill would have done nothing to address the current health care crisis. … Continue reading
AG Frey’s Statement on Court’s Order Supporting Summary Judgment Against Trump’s “Wind” Memo
Earlier this week, Attorney General Frey issued the following statement following the US Disrict Court of Massachusetts’s Order favoring the coalition’s lawsuit: “Mainers care about protecting our environment. Whatever the federal Administration’s position is on wind power, it does not … Continue reading
Portland Fire Department Responds to Fire at 115 Lancaster Street
The Portland Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 115 Lancaster Street at 4:52 am on Thursday, December 11. The all-hands assignment was struck at 4:57 am with smoke emitting from a single-story connercuak structure. The fire was quickly … Continue reading
Northern Border Regional Commission Awards Funding to Eleven Entities in Northern Maine
The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) announced earlier this week that it has awarded eleven (11) entities funding “for projects to strengthen communities, expand workforce opportunities and support economic growth in Maine. Created in 2008, the NBRC is a federal-state … Continue reading
Maine Trails Program – Round One Grant Awards Announced
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands has announced the results of the first round of Maine Trails Program (MTP) grants, marking a significant investment in trail access, connectivity and outdoor recreation throughout the state. … Continue reading
To Our Immigrant Neighbors: You Belong Here, No Matter What Trump Says, States Pingree
“It’s been a hellish couple of weeks for immigrant families in Maine and across the country. The president’s cruel rhetoric about people from Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo – claiming they “contribute nothing” and “just run around killing … Continue reading
Burn Victim in South Berwick Fire in Serious Condition in Massachusetts Hospital
On Monday, December 8, 2025, at approximately 11:39 pm., the South Berwick Fire Department and Police Department responded to a reported fire with a burn victim at 34 Boatyard Lane in South Berwick. The victim drove approximately one mile to … Continue reading
Windsor Woman Perishes in Windsor Fire Yesterday
On Monday, December 8, 2025, at approximately 5:58 pm., the Windsor Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 489 Ridge Road in Windsor. Upon arrival, fire units encountered heavy fire conditions throughout the residence. Due to information suggesting … Continue reading
Massachusetts Women Perishes in York Crash on Turnpike Yesterday
On Monday, December 8, 2025, at approximately 3:14 pm., Troop G Troopers responded to a fatal crash on the Maine Turnpike at Mile 5 southbound in York. The preliminary investigation indicates a 2022 Western Star tractor-trailer was stopped with a … Continue reading
Two Buildings Destroyed in Fire in Van Buren on Saturday Night
On Saturday, December 6, 2025, at approximaely 11:23 pm. the Van Buren Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 58 Main Street. The owner of 58 Main Street discovered the fire after hearing crackling sounds and discovering a … Continue reading