Lewiston anti-ICE protest draws about 1,000: ‘It’s scary to see in our backyard’

I am writing to strongly advocate for keeping the NAAB-accredited architecture program at the University of Maine at Augusta intact in its current location at Handley Hall. I have had the pleasure of supporting this program as a design…

Tension and fear are the objective. Those who fear accept oppression. I am 90 years old.  I remember the original. It was called Gestapo (Geheime Staatspolizei), SS (Schutzstaffel) — depending on the context — Adolf Hitler’s tools of…

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) drives against Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton) " data-image-caption="Celtics guard…

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg, left, and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James eye the ball on a free throw by the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Dallas. (AP…

Federal agents stand near the site of a shooting Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) " data-image-caption="Federal agents stand near the site of a shooting Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie…

Beryle, left, and Jon Rokeh of Old Orchard Beach are bundled up against the cold while walking their dogs Lulu, left and Charlie at Scarborough Beach in Scarborough on Saturday. Temperatures will remain bitterly cold as a large winter…

American Legion Post 76, whicn is next door to an ICE facility on Manson Libby Road in Scarborough, is allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to use the Legion’s parking lot. (Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer) "…