Over 230 colleges, universities and scholarly societies  signed onto a public statement yesterday objecting to Trump’s “overreach” and “political interference.”  In a public statement on the web page of the American Colleges, Universities and Scholarly Societies, ( AAC&U), it said  … Continue reading →

Yesterday, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Congresswoman Chellie PIngree (D-ME) issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s move to significantly reorganize the Department of the Interior: “On Friday afternoon before a holiday weeked, the Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee received a … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. Mills, a/k/a “See you in Court,” today signed LD 1, landmark legislation she introduced with bipartisan legislative leadership to improve how Maine communities, homeowners, business and emergency responders can prepare for, and ultimately withstand the effects of … Continue reading →

A majority of Maine lawmakers in the state House of Representatives today advanced a bill aimed at ensurig Mainers continued access to essential reproductive health care.  The 78 to 66 votes in the House comes just days after a majority … Continue reading →

You are invited to attend a neighborhod meeting on Wednesday, April 30th at 5:00 pm in the Solterra Communit Room at 58 Boyd Street in the East End of  Portland according to a notice received today from Peter Heill, PE … Continue reading →

You are invited to join Houlton Regional Hospital (HRH) nurses and community members at a candelight vigil tomorrow, Wedneday, April 23rd at 6:00 pm at the Houlton Riverfront Park, 49 North Street, (near the walking bridge) according to a press … Continue reading →

Governor Janet T. MIlls released the following statement upon the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis this morning: “Pope Francis inspired millions of people – of all faiths – through his humble leadership and his couregeous calls for world leaders … Continue reading →

At 8:18 am., on Sunday, April 20, 2025, Portlad Police responded to 72 Oak Street for a report of a shooting inside an apartment.  Upon arrival police discovered a 36-year old female from Portland with a gunshot wound.  She was … Continue reading →

At 5:10 am on Sunday, April 20, 2025, Portland Police observed a motor home parked illegally and blocking traffic in the area of Elm and Lancaster Streets. An attempt to contact the person inside led to the occupant threatening to … Continue reading →

On Saturday, April 19, 2025, at approximately 3:15 pm., the Maine State Police responded to reports of shots fired in front of a residence at 17 Prokey Drive, Limerick.  The initial investigation indicates Steven Henry, 57, of LImerick was seen … Continue reading →