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Maine could see coldest temperatures of the winter this weekend
Freeport woman dies days after crash 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

Five Maine high school boys basketball storylines to follow this week

Take MLK Jr.’s lead on the power of nonviolent resistance | Column
The Rev. Dr. Kharma R. Amos. (Courtesy photo) " data-image-caption="The Rev. Dr. Kharma R. Amos. (Courtesy photo) " data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/11/The-Rev-Dr-Kharma-R-Amos.jpeg?w=300" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/11/The-Rev-Dr-Kharma-R-Amos.jpeg?w=300" />As tempting as it may be, returning hate for hate will not heal us. Violence and contempt only deepen polarization and erode moral clarity.

Steve Sherlock, longtime Sun Journal reporter, dies at 69
Steve Sherlock, left, a veteran journalist who worked for the Sun Journal for more than 40 years, is pictured in 2019 with U.S. Sen. Susan Collins. Sherlock died Sunday. (Steve Collins/Staff Writer) " data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/2026-01-20_09-27-38.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/2026-01-20_09-27-38.jpg?w=780" />Sherlock was remembered by colleagues as a calm and hardworking reporter whose versatility was evident across a 4-decade career.

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.
Three terror squads, one common purpose | Letter

On inauguration anniversary, Augusta protesters mourn deaths under Trump admin

Driver suffered ‘medical event’ before crashing into Westbrook AT&T store, police say

