Eighteen people were arrested at an Emergency  Protest against Israel’s starvation of the people of Gaza confirmed the Portland Police Department’s spokesman early this evening.  No more details are available this evening and a press release will be issued tomorrow … Continue reading →

Nine employees of the UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center, Orono, have been laid off due to disruptions in federal funding it was recently announced.  The funding supported research that strengthened Maine and the nation’s economic competitivness according to the … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend an Emergency Protest on Wednesday, May 20, at 3:30 pm., outside the US Custom House, Portland. The purpose of the Emergency Protest is to demand that Israel immediately end its assault on Gaza and allow … Continue reading →

In her opening remarks before the Department of the Interior hearing on the fiscal year 2026 budget request with Secretary Burgum in attendance, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) said this is “more than just a budget.  It is a blueprint for … Continue reading →

On May 6, 2025, this blogger reported herein an audit from the Portland Tenants Union (PTU) surveying 240 rental listings and reporting “persuasive noncompliance” by many with city regulations – validating years of anecdotal complaints from Portland tenants. The following … Continue reading →

The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) announced late this afternoon that it will resume its search tomorrow morning for Alton Wallace, 51, who was reported missing yesterday afternoon by a famly member after failing to return from harvesting clams. … Continue reading →

East End Community School (EECS) is planning its 4th annual celebration of crossing guard Danny Lowe for Friday, May 30th from 7:00 am – 7:45 am,; aka “Danny Day.” Danny is a young man with autism who has dedicated himself … Continue reading →

The opening of the historic Observatory atop Munjoy Hill usually has felt like a sure sign that spring has arrived. And so it does once again this year.  Despite the rainy Saturdays. The Observatory opens for the season on Saturday, … Continue reading →

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, at approximately 8:45 am., the Biddeford Fire Department and the Biddeford Police Department were dispatched to 130 May Street following a report of a previously extinguished bathroom fire.  The Biddeford Recreation Department’s administration reported the … Continue reading →

On May 17, 2025, at approximately 4:55 am., the Lewiston Police Department received a 911 call for a year old with a gunshot wound to the head at 93 Pierce Street, Apartment # 2.  The Lewiston Police Department, Lewiston Fire … Continue reading →