Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Interior and Evironment Subcommittee, issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s plan to dismantle the Enviromental Protection Agency’ s (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) –  … Continue reading →

In an important legal win for the state of Maine, the US Department of Agriculture has agreed that it will not interfere with Maine school funding to the tune of $3 million. The USDA sought to do this based on … Continue reading →

Volunteer Maine, the state commission for community service, has received notification from the AmeriCorps federal agency regarding the termination of all federal AmeriCorps grant programs under its administration.  The unexpected action impacts our 100 communities across Maine and jeopordizes vital … Continue reading →

After an investigation by the FAA and Casco Bay Lines, it was determined that the 35-pound metal pipe that caused sigificant damage to a vehicle on Commercial Street broke off from a nearby tugboat.  The piece appears to be a … Continue reading →

Thousands rallied at Congress Square Park early this evening where they heard numerous speakers from all backgrounds warn of the perils to our democracy by the Trump administration.  That portion of the May Day event began around 6:00 pm.  It … Continue reading →

Jackie Burris, 85, a life-long Munjoy Hill resident, is this year’s Outstanding National Service Volunteer award recipient.  The award was presented to Ms. Burris for her dedication as a Foster Grandparent at East End Community School on Munjoy Hill.  The … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 12:30 pm., Portland Police responded to the area near Warwick Street for a report of a suspicious male.  A 15 year old female was walking home when a male stopped his vehicle and lunged … Continue reading →

Portland Police responded to 4 Hill Street on Tuesday, April 29, at 6:21 pm for a report of a threat.  A resident stated someone had knocked on her door, claimed to be a police officer and told her she would … Continue reading →

If you are not participating in it, you may watch from the sidelines the May Day Workers March, Thursday May 1.  The March starts at the USM Portland campus (green space in front of McGoldrick Center ) 33 Bedford Street … Continue reading →

Douglas Grant, 36, of Portland has been identified as the one person who died in a three alarm fire on March 6, 2025.  Four others were injured in the early morning fire . On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at approximately … Continue reading →