Maine could see coldest temperatures of the winter this weekend

A person walks across the “Mall” on the campus at University of Maine Orono in this July 2023 file photo. (Staff photo by Derek Davis/Press Herald) " data-image-caption="A person walks across the “Mall” on the…

Phil Brzozowski of Brunswick stands on the sidewalk along Maine Street on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, while joining a protest. (Derek Davis/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption="Phil Brzozowski of Brunswick stands on the sidewalk along…

In normal times, I would be pleased to read that Sens. Collins and King helped appropriate funding for Maine from the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program. The $369,364 will be used by…

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…

The federal agency is also investigating the fatal bus crash that occurred in Standish in December.

A driver who officials say suffered a “medical event” crashed into a Westbrook AT&T store on Monday. (Photo courtesy of Westbrook Fire Department) "…

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…