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2 weeks ago
Maine Suing Postal Service Over Mail In Voting Rule
Maine and other states argue the rule inflicts irreparable harm
2 weeks ago
Maine ICE Arrests Surge in 2026: Data Reveals Most Detained Lack Criminal Records
New data from the Deportation Data Project shows ICE has arrested roughly 482 people in Maine so far in 2026—more than the previous two years combined. According to advocate reports, only about 2% of those detained had a criminal history, prompting strong pushback from community groups while DHS defends its enforcement actions.
2 weeks ago
GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Bobby Charles Wants Federal Agents at Maine Polling Locations
Newly leaked audio reveals Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles plans to ask federal border czar Tom Homan to station ICE agents and U.S. Marshals at Maine polling places ahead of the election.
2 weeks ago
Sen. King Says Trade War with Canada Could Devastate Maine Lobster Industry
King is calling on Republicans to pressure President Trump.
2 weeks ago
Man Charged with Felony After Circle K Robbery in Greene
The suspect was taken to the Androscoggin County Jail on several charges
2 weeks ago
Woman Killed in Portland Hit-And-Run
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact them.
2 weeks ago
Canada Trade War Could Shake Senate Races
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican…
2 weeks ago
1,260-Pound Blue Marlin Could Set East Coast Record
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Damon Sacco had never seen anything like the fish he and fellow anglers fought for hours…
2 weeks ago
Fire Heavily Damages Windham Home, Cat Dies
The fire was reported just before 3:30 am Sunday.
2 weeks ago
Home in Town of Pittsfield Heavily Damaged from Fire
The residence was unoccupied at the time
2 weeks ago
Vice President JD Vance Campaigns in Greater Bangor, Framing 2026 Midterms as a ‘Fight Against Socialism’
Vice President JD Vance brought the national campaign spotlight to Greater Bangor today, framing the upcoming elections as a critical fight for working-class Americans.
3 weeks ago
Two Teens are Arrested in Connection to a String of Vehicle Thefts
Motor vehicle thefts occurred in the towns of Orrington and Brewer in a month's long span.
3 weeks ago
An Exeter man is Accused of Stabbing a Family Member and Assaulting Another.
33-year-old Babi Taitam is accused of stabbing a family member and hurting another one during an incident on Friday.
3 weeks ago
Maine Turnpike Backed Up by Vehicle Fire During Heavy Weekend Traffic
There's been no word on the cause of the vehicle fire.
3 weeks ago
Sen. Collins Asks Both U.S., Canada to Restart Negotiations Over Tariffs
Collins says she's hearing from Maine industries about the hardships and cost the tariffs will bring.
3 weeks ago
Fallout expected for Maine industries due to newly enacted tariffs on Canadian goods
The targeted import taxes hit finished paper products, chemical wood pulp, machinery, and industrial supplies.
3 weeks ago
Pilot killed in small plane crash in Bristol identified
The pilot killed in a small plane crash off the coast of Bristol on Thursday has been identified.
3 weeks ago
Whitefield man taken into custody after hours-long standoff
A 51-year-old man is in custody after a standoff Thursday in Whitefield.
3 weeks ago
MDOT to Lead Inspection of Old Town Bridge Collapse
The effort is aimed at finding the cause of the failure.
