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...
PORTLAND, Maine – The 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary debate opened with two notable absences Thursday night, as CBS 13 moderator Greg Lagerquist said Robert Wessels did not meet the debate’s polling threshold and Bobby Charles qualified but chose not to attend. The candidates on stage were former Senate Majority Leader Garrett Mason, healthcare executive Jonathan
AUGUSTA, Maine – The Republican race for governor is heating up as the June 9 primary approaches, with Jonathan Bush, Ben Midgley and Garrett Mason trading fire with Bobby Charles over debates, records and who should face voters directly. Bush is challenging Charles to a one-on-one debate, arguing that Maine voters deserve to hear directly
SOUTH PORTLAND — In an unusual move in Maine’s Republican gubernatorial primary, Jonathan Bush announced that fellow GOP candidate Robert Wessels will serve as his Congressional District 2 Grassroots Chair, even as Wessels remains in the race for governor. The announcement came ahead of tonight’s WGME/BDN gubernatorial debate and before Wessels was set to hold
BANGOR, Maine — Collins for Senator released its first television advertisement of the 2026 campaign cycle, focusing on U.S. Sen. Susan Collins’ work to secure federal funding for the reconstruction of the Eastport Breakwater after its collapse in 2014. The ad features Chris Gardner, executive director of the Eastport Port Authority, who describes the impact
BANGOR, Maine – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles pushed back forcefully against a Bangor Daily News report during an interview with Ric Tyler on Maine’s Morning News on WVOM, Thursday morning, accusing the paper of publishing a politically motivated “hit piece” as the 2026 Republican primary moves closer. Charles, who served from 2003 to 2005
Do you understand ranked-choice voting? If not, LEAD Maine says you are not alone. LEWSITON, Maine – With Maine’s June 9 primary election approaching, LEAD Maine is planning a seminar next Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. aimed at helping voters better understand the ranked-choice voting system that will be used in the upcoming primary.
PORTLAND, Maine – Republican candidates for governor squared off Tuesday night in a televised primary debate hosted by WMTW Maine’s Total Coverage, with anchor Jon Chrisos moderating the forum ahead of Maine’s June 9, 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary. The debate featured Jonathan Bush, David Jones, Garrett Mason, Owen McCarthy, Ben Midgley and Robert Wessels. One
President Donald Trump has temporarily paused a major U.S. naval operation in the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” in negotiations toward a possible agreement with Iran, a move that sent stock markets higher Wednesday morning and pushed oil prices sharply lower. WASHINGTON – The operation, dubbed “Project Freedom,” was launched in early May as
LEWISTON, Maine— Residents packed Lewiston City Hall chambers Tuesday night as public frustration over the city’s long-awaited property revaluation collided with a proposed school budget that would increase spending by 8 percent. Before the meeting, residents held a rally outside City Hall, where anger over the recent revaluation and the threat of higher tax bills
HAMPDEN, Maine – The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit North has taken the lead in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of 78-year-old Douglas Dunphy of Hampden, who has been missing since January. The Hampden Police Department began investigating Dunphy’s disappearance on Jan. 15, 2026, and requested assistance from the Maine State Police the
WARREN, Maine – Three people were transported to the hospital after an early-morning fire broke out Thursday at a multi-unit rental building in Warren. Warren Fire and Rescue responded to 288 Main Street at approximately 6:00 a.m. on April 30, 2026, for a reported structure fire. The building, which is divided into three rental units,
LEWISTON, Maine — Lewiston taxpayers are expected to rally outside City Hall tonight as anger over the city’s first property revaluation in nearly four decades collides with a proposed $128 million school budget, rising public safety concerns, and growing frustration with City Hall leadership. The rally is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at Lewiston City Hall,
Dion raised concerns that the ordinance could leave rank-and-file city workers exposed if they are intimidated by federal agents. PORTLAND, Maine – The Portland City Council on Monday night finalized a new ordinance expanding restrictions on how city employees may cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, placing Maine’s largest city alongside Lewiston and other
PORTLAND, Maine – Portland police are investigating a death reported Monday morning at Shalom House, a residential facility located at 503 Woodford Street. According to the Portland Police Department, detectives from the department’s Criminal Investigations Division and evidence technicians were on scene processing the property as part of the ongoing investigation. Police said there is
AUGUSTA, Maine – Former Republican gubernatorial candidate and current state senator James Libby has endorsed fellow Republican Jonathan Bush in the race for governor, offering a strong show of support as the GOP primary field continues to take shape. Libby, who previously sought the governorship himself, said in a statement that his perspective on the
PORTLAND, Maine — Ten candidates for Maine governor appeared Monday evening at Amanda Rowe Elementary School in Portland for a student-led forum that placed Maine’s public schools, falling test scores, immigration enforcement, youth homelessness, and school funding at the center of the 2026 race. The candidates in attendance were Democrats Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Angus
LEWISTON, Maine – Republican gubernatorial candidate David Jones will be in Lewiston on Saturday for a volunteer cleanup event aimed at addressing visible trash and debris in the city. Jones’ campaign is partnering with The Rubbish Doctor, a Lewiston-based junk removal company, for what he described as a voluntary community cleanup effort. The Town Farm
Portland, Maine – Graham Platner has built his U.S. Senate campaign around the image of an average Maine working man. But that carefully crafted message is now facing new scrutiny, as questions surrounding Platner’s background, online history, and campaign finances continue to pile up. Platner, who has leaned heavily into his identity as an oyster
RUMFORD, Maine – A Rumford family and their two dogs escaped safely from an early-morning duplex fire Thursday after functioning smoke detectors alerted them to the danger, according to fire officials. The Rumford Fire Department responded at approximately 4:55 a.m. on April 30, 2026, to a reported smoke investigation at 501 Virgin Street in Rumford.
GLENBURG, Maine – A Glenburn homeowner suffered minor injuries Saturday evening after a MAP gas container ignited near a wood stove, sparking a basement fire that drew a response from several area fire departments. The Glenburn Fire Department responded at approximately 7:02 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, to a reported residential structure fire. When firefighters