On Saturday, December 6, 2025, at approximaely 11:23 pm. the Van Buren Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 58 Main Street.  The owner of 58 Main Street discovered the fire after hearing crackling sounds and discovering a … Continue reading →

Portland Public Health (PPH) is issuing a renewed call to action for HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV) and Syphillis testing and prevention following a recent Public Health Advisory from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC).   The advisory … Continue reading →

The nation’s top credit rating agency has reaffirmed the University of Maine System’s (UMS) strong rating and upgraded its future outlook in recognition of enrollment stability and prudent fiscal management according to a press release received this morning. Following its … Continue reading →

It’s the time of year for seniors at Casco Bay High School (CBHS) to put their higher education goals on public display — when the students hold the school’s annual “College March” down Congress Street to the downtown post office.  … Continue reading →

Late last week AG Aaron W. Frey announced Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, expanding the crackdown on illegal robocalls to include four of the largest voice providers in the country.  As part of the ongoing operation, the bipartisan Anti-Robocall … Continue reading →

A coalition of grassroots organizations is sponsoring protests in over 50 cities across the country today Saturday, December 6 to oppose Trump administration’s drive to war with Venezuela.  In Bangor protestors will gather at Pierce Park, by the Bangor Public … Continue reading →

“It’s always been a show of high-quality gifts geared toward the holiday season,” said Elizabeth Fraser, an organizer of the  20 plus year old Art on the Hill show this afternoon.  “People come from all over southern Maine to do … Continue reading →

The cities of Portland and South Portland are moving forward with a critical marine dredging project aimed at restoring and maintaining working harbor operations in the Portland Harbor and Fore River area.  The initiative addreses significant sedimentation that has impacted … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, December 3 2025, at approximately 5:00 pm., the Sumner Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at a residence on Valley Road in Sumner. The fire was reported by an individual who saw the fire from … Continue reading →

In a bipartisan, bicarmeral effort to provide vital assistance to farmers affected by toxic “forever chemicals,” also kown as per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances  (PFAS) Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) has reintroduced the Relief for Farmers Hit  with PFAS Act.  The legislation would … Continue reading →