The city of Portland has received a major site plan application for a development to take place at 161 York Street it announced yesterday. The proposal is to divide one lot into two lots to facilitate the development of two … Continue reading
Frey Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Affordable Care Act Rule
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey yesterday joined a multistate coalition of 21 members in filing a lawsuit challenging an unlawful final rule promulgated by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services … Continue reading
Neighborhood Meeting Set for Revised Deering Village Development on 7/23
You are invited to attend a neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Allen Avenue Universalist Church, 524 Allen Avenue for a community meeting regarding the proposed and revised Deering Village Development at 410 Auburn Street. The meeting starts … Continue reading
Governor Mills Calls on US DOE to Release Federal Education Funds
Governor Janet T. Mills (D-ME) today joined governors from 16 states to call upon Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to release approximately $6.8 BILLION that the Trump Administration is withholding from schools and students across America, including in Maine. In … Continue reading
Juvenile Arrested in Homicide of Paddleboarder of Tenants Harbor; Transported to Long Creek in SoPo
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at approximately 10:30 pm., Maine State Police, (MSP), arrested a 17 year old male from Maine, in connection with the homicide investigation in Union. The juvenile was taken into custody without incident in Union. He … Continue reading
Good Shepherd Food Bank on the Passage of the Budget Reconciliation Bill
The federal budget reconciliation bill (One Big Beautiful Bill) that was signed into law on July 4 includes the biggest cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid in history. The budget includes changes that increase how much … Continue reading
Investigation of Maine Elections Division Clears False Allegations of Dual Voting by Republicans
In a letter written to the Maine Republican Party, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows today announced that the Elections Division has concluded a full investigation of all Maine citizens accused by the Maine GOP of voting twice and found all … Continue reading
Portland Police Investigate Serious Car/Scooter Crash on Mellen Street
On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 12:49 pm, Portland Police responded to a crash at the intersection of Mellen and Sherman Streets involving a motor vehicle and a scooter. Witnesses state that a 12-year-old male from Portland was driving an … Continue reading
UPDATED: Texas Training Ship Docks in Portland Harbor to Offload Maine Maritime Cadets
The TS Kennedy, a 540 ft. training ship based in Galveston, Texas, arrived in Portland Harbor yesterday morning on the last stop of its 70 day trip before returning to her .home port according to Captain Wade Howell. Docked at … Continue reading
Republicans Raise Utility Bills and Energy Prices in 2026 Interior, Environment Funding Bill Says Congresswoman Pingree
Yesterday, House Republicans released the draft fiscal year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee today – Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Instead of lowering the cost of living and confronting the climate crisis, … Continue reading