Interview with Jerry Leeman: Today we bring you a story about a handful of fishermen rallying against a billion-dollar green industrial project, shady foreign corporations, and our own federal and state government. All are conspiring to generate a cash cow for...
By Greg Yates The criminal case People v Gosselin took place in a little red house structure known as the “Town of Highland Justice Court” located in Sullivan County, New York. This little red structure is also known as the Barryville Town Hall, where court is...
Monument Square turned into the center of Maine’s soccer scene Friday as more than 1,000 fans packed downtown Portland for a free outdoor watch party hosted by the Portland Hearts of Pine, Maine’s new professional soccer club. The June 19 event was part of the club’s “Maine Soccer Summer” series and brought together fans for
By: Jon Fetherston Graham Platner wants Maine voters to send him to Washington as a United States senator. Think about that for a moment. A man seeking one of the highest offices in the country wants to help write the laws that govern 340 million Americans. Yet his own record raises a serious question: Does
I spent most of Wednesday at the Department of Public Safety building in Augusta watching Maine’s ranked-choice voting tabulation process unfold. Or perhaps more accurately, slowly unfold. To be clear, everyone involved was friendly and professional. Staff from the Secretary of State’s Office, Maine State Police personnel, campaign representatives, members of the media, and election
PORTLAND, Maine — Portland Police are investigating a fatal crash Tuesday morning that claimed the life of a pedestrian near one of the city’s busiest intersections. Police said officers responded at 11:28 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to the intersection of Marginal Way and Preble Street for a crash involving a motor vehicle and
Seven days after Maine’s June primary election, questions are emerging about the handling of ranked-choice voting results after reporting issues surfaced in several communities across the state, raising concerns about transparency, chain of custody procedures, and public confidence in the vote-counting process. The Maine Wire began investigating the irregularities after receiving tips early Tuesday morning
U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that 19 Maine organizations will receive more than $16 million in federal funding to support economic development projects across the state. The $16,201,188 funding comes through the Northern Border Regional Commission’s Fiscal Year 2026 Catalyst, Timber for Transit, and Forest Economy programs. “The NBRC has been an
The Portland City Council voted 7-2 on Monday night to reject a proposed Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program that supporters argued could have helped ease the city’s growing property tax burden by seeking voluntary contributions from some of Portland’s largest tax-exempt institutions. The proposal would have established a formal framework for requesting payments
Nearly a week after Maine voters went to the polls, the final results in three major primary races remain undecided as state officials continue the ranked-choice voting tabulation process in Augusta. The races still pending include the Democratic primary for governor, the Republican primary for governor, and the Democratic primary for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
Oil prices are beginning to fall as the war in Iran appears to be winding down, raising hopes that drivers in Maine and across the country could soon see additional relief at the gas pump. Before the Iran war escalated in late February, Brent crude settled at $70.85 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate, the
Firefighters are battling a massive structure fire Sunday on Atlantic Avenue at Wells Beach, where windy conditions and tightly packed homes are complicating efforts to contain the flames. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BTs6Z4WCe/?mibextid=wwXIfr The fire involves a three-story building in the area of 129 Atlantic Avenue, according to initial reports from the scene. Atlantic Avenue has been shut down
The Office of State Fire Marshal announced Sunday that 76-year-old Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury has died following his response to the massive fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont last month. According to the agency, Woodbury passed away Sunday morning, June 14, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Woodbury was among the many
NEWBURGH, Maine — Maine State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday afternoon on Interstate 95 in Newburgh. According to Maine State Police, troopers responded at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, to a crash near mile marker 174, just north of the Exit 174 on-ramp. The preliminary investigation indicates that
A far-left activist tied to Democrat U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner is facing allegations after law enforcement sources and Lewiston residents say she stalked and harassed a federal Homeland Security Investigations agent through Lewiston streets after mistakenly believing the agent was connected to ICE enforcement operations. Multiple sources, speaking on condition of anonymity because they
U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks Thursday at the Maine Credit Union League’s Annual Convention in Portland, praising Maine’s credit unions for their long-standing role in supporting local families, protecting seniors from fraud, and investing in communities across the state. Hundreds of employees and representatives from more than 40 Maine credit unions attended the annual
A new community-driven pedestrian safety campaign is set to launch this summer in Portland, Lewiston, and Auburn as state officials respond to a rise in pedestrian fatalities and serious crashes across Maine. The initiative, developed in partnership with the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety, is designed to encourage safer driving behavior and increase awareness of
PORTLAND, Maine – Portland parking meter rates will increase beginning July 1, 2026, as the city looks to raise additional revenue and manage demand for limited downtown parking spaces. Under the new rates, parking meters will increase by 50 cents to $2.50 per hour. In the downtown area bounded by Middle, Pearl, Commercial and Union
BOSTON, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts Republican Party is sharply criticizing Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey after she publicly endorsed Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner, arguing the decision raises serious questions about her judgment and political priorities. In a blistering statement released June 10, the Massachusetts Republican Party accused Healey and U.S. Sen. Ed Markey
SACO, MAINE – A long-simmering contract dispute between the Saco School Department and Thornton Academy erupted into public Wednesday as school officials, trustees, parents, and community members packed a tense Saco School Board meeting over the future of the city’s historic relationship with the academy. https://www.facebook.com/SacoSchoolDept/videos/1217882651401346 Although negotiations between the two sides have been taking
WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed U.S. Senator Susan Collins for reelection, marking a notable political moment in a relationship that has often been defined by public disagreements and political friction. Speaking during a White House event, Trump acknowledged that he and Collins have frequently clashed over policy and votes during his
SULLIVAN, Maine – An apparent digital oversight by Graham Platner’s U.S. Senate campaign has opened the door for a new opposition website targeting the Democratic candidate by name. The website, published at GrahamPlatner.org, is not operated by Platner’s campaign. Instead, the page is paid for by SLF PAC and states that it is “not authorized