Last night at approximately 8:30 pm., the Maine State Police received a call from the Portland Police Department regarding a complaint it had received from a truck driver who believed he may have struck a pedestrian on the Maine Turnpike. … Continue reading
Napolitano Family Celebrates Third Birthday of Carmine on the Eastern Promenade
It was a perfect day for an outdoor birthday party.. And that’s exactly what the large Napolitano family did today. About 30 grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and family friends gathered to celebrate the third birthday of Carmine in grand style … Continue reading
Meet Democratic US Senate Candidate Graham Platner at The Brunswick Hotel & Elsewhere in October
If you missed the opportunity to meet Democratic US Senate Candidate Graham Platner when he was in Portland at Bunker Brewing recently, don’t despair! Mr. Platner will be hosting another town hall on Thursday, October 2, at 6:00 pm … Continue reading
“High Noon” Showing at Reiche Community Room, Monday, September 29th 6:30 PM
You are invited to attend a free showing of “High Noon,” the classic western movie starring Gary Cooper on Monday, September 29th on the west end of Portand at 6:30 pm. It is to be shown in the Reiche Community … Continue reading
States Not Required to Cooperate on Immigration to Receive Disaster Funds Says Rhode Island Court
Yesterday Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced an important victory in a multistate lawsuit he joined against the Trump administration over its attempt to illegally coerce states into sweeping immigration enforcement by threatening to withhold billions in federa funding … Continue reading
Governor Mills Announces Creation of the Maine Life Sciences Center in Portland Next Year
This afternoon Governor Janet T. Mills (D-ME) announced the creation of the Maine Life Sciences Center, a new initiative of the Maine Technology Institute (MTI), designed to attract investment and foster innovation in life sciences, one of Maine’s fastest-growing economic … Continue reading
University of Maine System Announces New Online Degree Programs
The University of Maine System (UMS) Trustees recently approved six new online degree programs that will grow the Maine workforce and access to affordable, high-quality degree programs and career advancement in high-demand fields, including early childhood education, human services, medical … Continue reading
Trump Targets United Nations, Tylenol, Political Opponents on the World Stage
“What is the purpose of the United Nations?” President Trump chided a meeting of its General Assembly yesterday at its headquarters in New York City during his disjointed Hour of Sour on a wide range of topics. The President complained … Continue reading
Swan Island Working Group First Meeting October 6 in Augusta
You are invited to attend an initial Working Group to Facilitate Pubic Access and Resilience Planning for Swan Island Wildlife Management area in Richmond. The meeting takes place on Monday, October 6, 2025 from 2:30 – 5:00 pm at Maine … Continue reading
Governor Mills Announces Launch of Department of Energy Resources
Governor Janet T. Mills (D) this morning announced the official launch of the Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER), a new cabinet-level department to lead State energy policy, programs and planning in support of more affordable and reliable energy for … Continue reading