We cannot turn a blind eye to ICE’s unacceptable actions, which is why I’ve chosen to allow a bill that limits police cooperation with the federal agency to become law.
2025
The impact of cyberbullying in animal welfare
The rise of social media has created an interesting phenomenon — it allows people to offer commentary and criticism without ever having to face the person or organization they are targeting. Ugly things that would never be said in person are now routinely stated online. The field of animal welfare is no exception. Most animal […]
Most drivers on Maine Turnpike speed through work zones
Earlier this year, the turnpike authority supported a bill that would allow the state to try using traffic cameras to identify and ticket speeders in highway work zones.
Gorham Notes: Origin of Narragansett explained
The name Narragansett, for those who may be wondering, stems from the early moniker of the area that was incorporated as Gorham in 1764. The question might arise following the recent stories of gas leaks that evacuated Narragansett Elementary School. The town also has Narragansett Street, Narragansett Game Sanctuary and the town’s former fairgrounds was […]
Rick Bennett shows Maine Republicans there’s another way | Steve Collins
At a weekend rally in support of Somali Americans, the state senator from Oxford impressed me.
What not to donate to Maine nonprofits this holiday season
Food items, gift cards and money? Yes, please. Live animals, garbage and guns? No thanks, say groups like Maine Needs and Goodwill.
Celebrate the holidays with the perfect gift from Real Maine
There’s no better way to celebrate this time of year than by giving and sharing Maine-made and grown agricultural products for your family and friends to enjoy.
UMaine men’s hockey enters break on win streak
A 3-0 week gets the Black Bears back into Travis Lazarczyk’s top 20.
Stephen King reacts to death of actor and director Rob Reiner: ‘I loved that man’
Reiner, who was found dead along with his wife on Sunday, directed two films adapted from works by the Maine author, ‘Stand By Me’ and ‘Misery.’
Are ‘forever chemicals’ present in all U.S. water sources? | Fact brief
Also known as PFAS, the chemicals have been linked to decreased fertility, developmental delays and increased risk of cancer.