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The Romans knew better than to mix military personnel with civilian populations. This caused Caesar’s assassination. Most historians say it was Britain’s quartering of troops with civilians that made the majority of colonists sympathetic to the rebellion. If America’s “Dear Leader “can foment enough chaos with ICE, he may get his way. Declare martial law […]

With the ballooning cost of cars, one of the few options for affordable motor vehicles open to us working class folks are imported JDMs (Japanese Domestic Market). These vehicles can be legally imported, as many of them are 25 years or older, yet the state of Maine has made it impossible to import them due […]

While it's being disregarded at the highest levels, courts and lawyers in Maine, Massachusetts and elsewhere are focused on upholding the principle.

72 Parris St. in Portland where a new community center will be built Tuesday, January 20, 2026. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption="The building at 72 Parris St. in Portland where a new community center will be built. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer) " data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/43378796_20260120_CommunityCenter001.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/43378796_20260120_CommunityCenter001.jpg?w=780" />Landowner Justin Alfond worked for more than a year to engage with local nonprofits that will share the space in the up-and-coming neighborhood.

Brian A. Conroy " data-image-caption="Brian A. Conroy " data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/conroy585878.jpg?w=232" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/conroy585878.jpg?w=780" />FALMOUTH - Brian A. Conroy, 62, passed away peacefully in his sleep, unexpectedly and far too soon on Jan,17, 2026. Visiting Hours ...