“I don’t know why the Senator doesn’t hold a town hall in Portland. But I will check with her scheduler on that for you,” said Aidan, this past Tuesday during a telephone conversation with this blogger. The reason for the … Continue reading
MSP Seeks Assistance to Identify Female Discovered at Fort Williams Park Yesterday
The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit South is investigating after the body of an unidentified female was discovered washed up on shore at Fort Wiliams Park near the Portland Head Light on Thursday, Mardh 13, 2025, at approximately 1:50 … Continue reading
Pingree & Colleagues Say Trump’s Trade Policy is Bad Deal for Farmers and Americans
Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and her Democratic colleagues on the House Agriculture Committee, urged Secretary of Commeerce Harold Lutnick to rein in the Trump administration’s disastrous trade policies, including its escalating trade wars with Canada and Mexico. Pingree and … Continue reading
Congresswoman Pingree’s Statement on Northern Light Inland Hospital Closure
Today, in response to news that Northern Light Inland Hospital will be closing the Inland Hospital in Waterville, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement: “The closure of Northern Light Inland Hospital is a devastating loss for patients and … Continue reading
Governor Mills Calls-out Senate’s Failure to Enact Supplemental Budget as Emergency Measure
Governor Janet T. Mills (D) issued the following statement after the Maine Senate failed to pass her supplemental budget proposal as an emergency measure: “The refusal of Senate Republicans to support the bipartisan agreement on the supplemental budget is harmful … Continue reading
AG Frey’s Statement on Joining Multistate Suit Against Department of Education
“The Department of Education is responsible for important programming serving Maine citizens, ranging from physical therapy and speech services for students with special needs to implementation of college grant programs. The gutting of the Department of Education (DOE) effectively dismantles … Continue reading
Dr. Nirav D. Shah to Join Colby College Faculty in Fall
Dr. Nirav D. Shah, an epidemiologist, who became a household name in Maine during the COVID-19 pandemic, has announced that he will be joining the Colby College faculty in the fall as a visiting professor in the Department of Statistics. … Continue reading
Harpswell Home Fire Under Investigation
On Sunday, March 9, 2025, at approximately 12:42 am., the Fire Marshall’s office responded to a fire at a home on Sea MIst Lane in Harpswell for a fire investigation. The fire had been extinguished by the Harpswell Fire Department, … Continue reading
Old Orchard Beach Fire Under Investigation
On Sunday, March 9, 2025 at approximately 9:23 am., the Old Orchard Beach Police and Fire Department responded to 9 Usen Lane for a reported cardiac event. Upon arrival, first responders determined that the male resident was deceased in the … Continue reading
Governor Mills Criticizes Senate Republicans for Failure to Enact Supplemental Budget as Emergency Measure
“The failure of the supplemenetal budget to earn two-thirds support in the Senate is a grave disappointment. Senate Republicans turned away from bipartisan agreement — unlike their House counterparts — and are causing harm to Maine health care providers and … Continue reading