In an op-ed published today in the Sunday edition of the “Toronto Star,” Canada’s largest-circulation newspaper, Governor Janet Mills spoke directly to the Canadian people about Maine’s enduring friendship with Canada. She made it clear that President Trump’s trade war … Continue reading
State Police Investigating Head-on Crash on I-295 in Portland
On Saturday, August 29, 2026 at approximtely 7:15 pm., the Bangor Communications Center took a report of a wrong way driver going northbound in the southbound lanes of !-295 in Portland. Moments later, both the Bangor Regional Communication Center and … Continue reading
Troy Jackson Shares His Vision for State in Southern Maine
Fifth-generation logger, former Maine Senate President and Democratic nominee for US Senate Troy Jackson stood with union rail workers as they called for increased safety measures at Rigby Yard in South Portland and rallied volunteers with the Seacoast Democratic party … Continue reading
Neighborhood Meeting for 43 St. Lawrence Street Redevelopment; September 9th
You are invited to attend a city required neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held at The HIll Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss … Continue reading
Federal Judge Blocks Attempts to Restrict Mail-in Voting
A federal judge in Boston blocked the Trump administration from interfering with states rights to conduct mail-in voting for the upcoming November elections, now 67 days away. Judge Indira Talwan ruled yesteday that the plaintiffs were likely to succeed in … Continue reading
Three Officers Involved in Deadly Shooting at Casco Bay Lines Last Night
On Thursday, August 27th, 2026, at approximately 9:32 pm., the Portland Regional Communications Center (PRCC) started receiving calls about shots fired in the area of the Spring Street at Oak Street Portland. Portland Police responded to the area but did … Continue reading
Troy Jackson Calls for Town Hall Debates, Calls for Three Next Week
One month after becoming the Democratic nominee for US Senate, Troy Jackson today called for Susan Collins to participate in four televisied debates, including two towh hall-style debates where Maine voters can directly question both candidates. Jackson is also inviting … Continue reading
Republican Candidate for Maine Governor Issues Controversial Statement to Conservative Supporters
I’ll call Homan to send ICE officials to appear at polling places in Maine is the controversial statement that the Republican Bobby Charles is reported to have said to a closed door group of conservatives recently. Charles is the Republican … Continue reading
AG Frey Challenges New Title X Funding Conditions
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they meet a vareity of unlawful … Continue reading
“Women for Troy” Launches Today in Brunswick
Today, Reproductive Freedom for All announced its endorsement of fifth-generation logger, former Maine Senate President and Democratic nominee for US Senate Troy Jackson at the launch of the Women for Troy Coalition. Women for Troy is aimed at uplifting the … Continue reading