On Friday, November 14, 2025 the FAA issued an addendum to the Emergency Order issued on November 12, 2025. This addendum reduces the flight restrictions at 40 High Volume Airports to 3% effective 6:00 am Saturday, November 15, 2025 according … Continue reading
Connecticut Man Arrested in Homicide of Glenburn Man in September
Jason Owens, 27, of East Hartford, Connecticut was arrested on Thursday, November 13, 2025 in connection with the homicide of Scott Roberts, 46 of Glenburn according to a press release issued by Shannon Moss, Public Information Officer for the Maine … Continue reading
Vassalboro Resident Arrested on Numerous Charges in Fairfield on November 13 Evening
On Thursday, November 13, 2025 at approximately 9:21 pm, the Maine State Police Fairfield Police Department and Waterville Police Department responded to a burglary in process at a residence on Dyer Court in Fairfield. It was reported that an armed … Continue reading
Monument Square Tree Arrives on Wednesday, November 19th from Kennedy Park
A 40-foot Red Spruce tree, currently located at one of Portland Housing Authority’s properties at 9 Boyd Street in Portland, was selected to be the 2025 Monument Square tree. The city’s Forestry team is coordinating with Keeley Crane to harvest … Continue reading
City Seeks Commercial Real Estate Broker to Assist with Bayside Properties
The city of Portland has issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking a commercial broker to potentially market and sell up to four city-owned, vacant properties n the Bayside neighborhood The issuance of the RFP is based on guidance received … Continue reading
Jetport Update on National Flight Restrictions
On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that starting Friday, November 7, 2025, the FAA would be limiting air traffic into 40 high volume markets. In an Emergency Order issued on Thursday, November 6, 2025, the … Continue reading
Pingree Votes Against Funding Bill That Allows Health Care Costs to Skyrocket
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) released the following statement on her vote against Republican’s funding bill this evening: “From the beginning, the vast majority of House Democrats have been united in opposing any funding bill that doesn’t address the escalating heath … Continue reading
Vacant Downtown Storefronts Will Have to Register with City to Host Art Exhibits
The Portland City Council recently passed an order that will soon require vacant commercial storefronts in the Pedestrian Activities District (PAD) that have been empty for six months or more to register their vacant property within 30 days of their … Continue reading
Grants for Coastal Communities Projects Announced by Maine Office of Community Affairs
The Maine Office of Community Affairs’ Maine Coastal Program (MCP) and Municipal Planning Assistance Program (MPAP) announced today approximately $550,000 to support local or regional planning projects that prepare coastal communities and critical public infrastructure for future hazards and storms … Continue reading
UPDATED: Silver Alert for Kennebunk Resident Issued by Maine State Police Late This Evening
UPDATED: The below Norman Lamb, 79, of Kennebunk has returned home safely according to a press release issued just before midnight last night. The Kennebunk Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for Norman Lamb, 79, of Kennebunk who is … Continue reading