Graham Platner, oyster farmer from northern Maine, and a candidate to unseat Senator Susan Collins (R) was brieflly featured this morning on the ‘Morning Joe’ cable news show.  Just before 9:00 am., the recent launch of his campaign was replayed … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a city required meeting to discuss the development of 410 Auburn Street, Deering Village, on Wednesday, September 10th at 6:00 pm.  The meeting will be held at Allen Avenue Universalist Church, 524 Allen Avenue, Portland. … Continue reading →

The presidents of the University of Maine School of Law and the University of Maine at Farmington will postpone their planned retirements until 2028 so they can continue to lead the resurgence of these essential institutions for the state it … Continue reading →

Four Maine educators representing counties from the coast to the highlands are state finalists for 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year it was announed this morning.  They are: Julia Edwards, a choral music teacher at Poland Regional High School; Bridget … Continue reading →

On Monday, September 1, 2025, at approximately 1:31, pm., the Augusta Regional Communications Center received a report of a plane crash on Flagstaff Lake in Dead River Township.  The preliminary investigation indicates that a 1956 Cessna 170B float plane was … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend the free Annual Tree Hugging Event on the Bayside Trail at Somerset and Elm Streets (behind Trader Joe’s) on Saturday, September 13th at 11:00 AM..  This is the first time this annul event has been … Continue reading →

The Maine Marine Patrol is investigating the death of Mark Metzger, 74, of Waltham, Massachusetts, whose body was recovered yesterday by the US Coast Guard near Long Island Ledges. Friends of Mr. Metzger reported him missing yesterday at approximately 11:40 … Continue reading →

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) is demanding answers and accountabiity following the reported mistreatment of David Slagger — a disabled US veteram. Wabamako elder and former member of the Maine State Legislature — at a Maine-Canada border crossing.  Slagger, whom Pingree … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills (D-ME) issued the following statement today in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day: “Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those we’ve lost, we comfort their friends and families and we refuse to relent in … Continue reading →

  Senator Susan Collins (R) is pedaling as hard as her slight and aging body will allow.  But, she’s pedaling backwards, not forwards.  The Senator is trying to  salvage her sinking reelection campgin. So, it’s hard to figure out where … Continue reading →