Two Portland schools briefly locked their doors Tuesday morning amid reports of nearby federal immigration enforcement, while South Portland schools are seeing an increase in student absences.
Lewiston mayor asks for calm as increased ICE presence confirmed in city
LEWISTON, MAINE – Nov. 24, 2025. Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline speaks at an event to announce Lewiston Police Department’s new chief at City Hall on Monday in Lewiston. Carla Conley will serve as LPD’s new chief, bringing…
Driver suffered ‘medical event’ before crashing into Westbrook AT&T store, police say
A driver who officials say suffered a “medical event” crashed into a Westbrook AT&T store on Monday. (Photo courtesy of Westbrook Fire Department) "…
On inauguration anniversary, Augusta protesters mourn deaths under Trump admin
AUGUSTA ME – JAN. 20: People hold a funeral march style protest on first anniversary of President Donald J. Trump’s second inauguration Tuesday January 20, 2026 outside the Muskie Federal Building in Augusta. (Joe Phelan/Staff…
As I see it, Adolf Hitler had the “Brown Shirts,” Benito Mussolini had the “Black Shirts” — both named for the uniforms they wore — and Donald Trump has ICE. Their common purpose: to make everyone in the country afraid. Tear gas, pepper…
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.…
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) "…
Take MLK Jr.’s lead on the power of nonviolent resistance | Column
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