On Thursday, February  12, 2026, at approximately 1: 45 am., Troopers responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on the northbound off-ramp of Interstate 95 at mile marker 53 in Falmouth. The crash involved a single vehicle and … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at about 3:43 am., the Presque Isle Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 139 Ginn Road.  Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions on the second floor of the residence.  Two occupants … Continue reading →

A scholarship from the Joseph A. DiPietro fund is now available according to a press release issued recently from the Portland Water District.  The deadline to apply for the Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship is March 31, 2026.  The Scholarship is … Continue reading →

Youth educational non-profit Sailing Ships Maine, based in Portland, has won two major national awards it was announced today by Tall Ships America and the American Sail Training Association. At Tall Ships America’s annual conference, Sailing Ships Maine Senior Captain … Continue reading →

Multiple reports are confirming that at 5:00 am., Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents conducted a raid of a bus transporting workers.  This raid occurred near a housing area for farmworkers employed at nearby Backyard Farms.  Witnesses reported 17 – … Continue reading →

Today Senator Susan Collins announced her intention to seek a sixth term, 30 years after promsing to serve only two terms.   Graham Platner released the following statement in response: “In November, the movement we are building will turn the page … Continue reading →

Eliot Cuter, 79, of Brooklin, was arrested late this afternoon at a hotel in South Portland for violation of the conditions of his probation according to a press release released early this evening from Shannon Moss, Public Information Officer, for … Continue reading →

It was announced today that fatal drug overdoses in Maine have fallen for the third consecutive year according to a press release from Lame Duck Governor Janet T. Mills’, 78, office this afternoon. The December monthly drug overdose from the … Continue reading →

The Secretary of State’s Office mailed postcards in January to 148,000 registered voters who did not cast ballots in the past two federal elections.  The postcards are to verify the individual’s residence and eligibility to vote in Maine.  The mailing … Continue reading →

“The leadership team of Saco Bay Indivisible has unanimously endorsed Graham Planter in the Democratic primary for US Senate,” according to a press release issued this morning.  “Every candidate brought significant strength – but Graham’s vision, courage and commitment to … Continue reading →