Just before 5:00 pm today, a Caravan of fourteen vehicles carrying “Fast for Gaza” participants drove into Deering Oaks Park, Portland to rendezvous with supporters who had waited there for their arrival. About 25 suppoters awaited the arrival of the … Continue reading
“Fast for GAZA” Caravan Concludes at UN Demonstration Monday; Final Maine Stop in Portland Tomorrow Afternoon
The grand stand at Deering Oaks Park will be the final stop on Saturday, June 27, (4:30 pm – 5:00 pm) before this “Fast for GAZA” Caravan, – compromised of almost 40 fasting Mainers engaged in a 40-day hunger strike, … Continue reading
AG Frey’s Statement on the SC Preliminary Trump vs. CASA Inc. Birthright Citizenship Case
“Children born in Maine to immigrant parents are citizens. Nothing in today’s ruling changes that fact now or in the future. My colleagues and I remain committed to fighting for fidelity to the Constitution and its promise of birthright citizenship. … Continue reading
Governor Mills’ Letter to Maine Delegation on Reconciliation Bill Before Senate; Collins Silent
Yesterday Governor Janet T. Mills (D-ME) wrote to the Maine delegation expressing her concern about the 2025 Federal budget reconciliation bill that is now pending before the US Senate. While some details are still being developed, Governor Mills said in … Continue reading
Maine AG Recovers Thousands for Cryptocurrency Scam Victim
Attorney General Aaron Frey announced this morning that the Offie of the AG in concert with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, has recovred over $26,000. for a Maine scam victtim. The victim clicked on a donation link on a social … Continue reading
Cooper Flagg Drafted by Dallas Mavericks Tonight in First Round NBA Selection
As expected Cooper Flagg, 18, of Newport, Maine was selected by the Dallas Mavericks as the first round pick in the 2025 NBA draft just after 8:00 pm this evening. Flagg, who hails from a small town with a population … Continue reading
Pingree Amendment to Protect Seasonal Work Visas Approved in Homeland Funding Bill
Earlier this week, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree’s bipartisan effort to safeguard H-2B visas was unanimously approved in the Homeland Security Appropriations bill for Fiscal year 2026. Pingree recently urged her colleagues to support her amendment, which she introduced with Congressman Andy … Continue reading
New York Man Arrested for Agggravated Drug Trafficking in Oakland
Brandon Seegars, 26, of Bronx, New York, has been arrested for aggravated drug trafficking in Oakland. For the past two months, MDEA agents and the Oakland Police Department have been investigating suspected drug trafficking from a Lakeview Drive residence according … Continue reading
Governor Mills Proclaims June 25th – “Cooper Flagg Day”
Today, June 25th, has been proclaimed “Cooper Flagg Day” in Maine — a day to celebrate his remarkable basketball achievement according to Governor Mills. He is expected to be the first overall selection in tonight’s NBA draft. That selection takes … Continue reading
Governor Mills Mends Fences With Premier Holt in New Brunswick, Canada
Governor Janet T. Mills (D-ME) today concluded a successful two-day visit to New Brunswick that was focused on strengthening Maine’s historic relationship with its Canadian neighbor and promoting Maine as a great place to visit and do business. The Governor’s … Continue reading