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Maine could see coldest temperatures of the winter this weekend
Elton Goldman, center, on Oxford Street in Portland on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Temperatures in Maine dropped on Thursday night and were expected to reach as low as 2 degrees in Portland, according to the National Weather Service. Goldman, who has been homeless for about ten years, said he planned to stay outside through the night. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption="Elton Goldman, center, on Oxford Street in Portland on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Temperatures in Maine dropped on Thursday night and were expected to reach as low as 2 degrees in Portland, according to the National Weather Service. Goldman, who has been homeless for about ten years, said he planned to stay outside through the night. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) " data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/43304868_20251204_WarmingShelter_04.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/43304868_20251204_WarmingShelter_04.jpg?w=780" />An arctic blast is likely to plunge parts of Maine to 18 below zero Saturday. Add in wind and it could feel like 40 below in the western mountains.
Freeport woman dies days after crash in Hebron
Lauren Sapienza, 40, died Jan. 15, six days after the SUV she was driving collided with a tanker truck on Route 119 in Hebron.
South Portland schools prepare for increased ICE presence
Students walk into South Portland Middle School in 2023. " data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/sopo-middle-school-first-day-1694091755.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/sopo-middle-school-first-day-1694091755.jpg?w=780" />The school system has issued policies addressing what to do if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents show up on school ground.
Portland art supply store files for bankruptcy, moves to Westbrook
The building where the Artist and Craftsman Supply store was is now for lease at Woodfords Corner Wednesday, November 5, 2025. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption="The building on Deering Avenue in Portland that’s been home to Artist & Craftsman Supply store for 30 years is now for lease. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer) " data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/11/43209295_20251105_Leslie3109.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/11/43209295_20251105_Leslie3109.jpg?w=780" />Art supply chain Artist & Craftsman closed its store in Portland on Jan. 11.
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Queens and Long Island are getting 80 new DC fast charging ports
Steve Sherlock, longtime Sun Journal reporter, dies at 69
Susan Collins’ reelection bid gets $42 million boost from Senate majority leader PAC
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Susan Collins, R-Maine, at the Capitol in Washington, on Oct. 7, 2025. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press) " data-image-caption="Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, in the Capitol in October. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photographer) " data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/11/Collins-walking-AP.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/11/Collins-walking-AP.jpg?w=780" />The investment — the largest ever by the PAC in Maine — shows the race's importance to Republicans trying to maintain control of the U.S. Senate.
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On inauguration anniversary, Augusta protesters mourn deaths under Trump admin
