Prime Minister Benajamin Netanyahu has announced his intention to take control of Gaza City. He has stated that he wants military control, but not to act as its governing body according to multiple news sources.. It has been reported that … Continue reading
Pingree Warns That EPA’s Killing of Solar Program Will Spike Electric Costs for Those Who Can Least Afford it
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) is speaking out against reported plans by the Environental Protection Agency (EPA) to terminate $7 billion in federal grants intended to help low income and disadvantaged commuities benefit from residential and community solar and energy storage … Continue reading
Maine State Police Assisting Buxton Police Department with Non-Life Threatening Assault Investigation
On Thursday, August 7, 2025, at approximately 3:20 am., the Buxton Police Department received a 911 call for an assault that occurred at 204 Long Plains Road. Buxton Police, Gorham Police and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded and located … Continue reading
AG Frey Launches Operation Robocall Roundup; Issues Warning Letters to 37 Telecom Companies
Today, Attorney General Aaron M. Frey launched Operation Robocall Roundup, a multistate effort by the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force to crack down on robocalls across the country. Attorney General Frey and 50 bipartisan attorneys general are sending warning letters to … Continue reading
Hearts Defeat Halifax in First “International Friendly” in Portland With Governor Mills Attending
On a night that started festive and ended feisty, Portland Hearts of Pine defeated nine-man Halifax Wanderers 2-1 this evening, courtesy of a first-half goal by Mickey Reilly and a stoppage-time stunner by Ollie Wright according to a press release … Continue reading
Kennebec Savings Bank on Baxter Boulevard Robbed This Morning with Suspect at Large
On Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:15 am., Portland Police responded to the Kennebec Savings Bank at 53 Baxter Boulevard for a report of a robbery. The suspect entered the Bank and escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash fleeing … Continue reading
“Art is the Heart” Banner Rollout Coming to Congress Street This Month
Beginning in mid-August, newly designed banners will be installed along Congress Street – the cultural spine of the arts district according to a detailed press release issued by Creative Portland, the city funded art agency, on August 1, 2025.. Created … Continue reading
Sea Dogs Hosting Second Annual Cornhole Tournament Benefiting Bush Children’s Hospital
The Portland Sea Dogs will host their second annual Cornhole Tournament at Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field on Thursday, August 28th to benefit the MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital. Real Wicked Events will be administering the family-friendly event that … Continue reading
Neighborhood Meeting for 161 York Street Major Site Plan Application August 13th
You are invited to attend a city required neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 at 5:30 pm. The meeting will take place at the Swasey Room at the Canopy Portland Waterfront Hotel, 9 Center Street, Portland. The purpose of … Continue reading
Funding Available for Innovative Offshore Wind Research
The Maine Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) to advance research at the University of Maine’s quarter-scale floating offshore wind demonstration project in Castine. The RFA, developed in response to research needs discussed and identified … Continue reading