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Cornerback Christian Gonzalez overcame obstacles to help Patriots reach Super Bowl

by Kyle Hightower Associated Press January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

Gonzalez missed most of his rookie season with an injury, then was out to start this season, but he has come up big in the playoffs.

Op-eds, Opinion

Maine must not lose sight of Border Patrol | Victoria Hugo-Vidal

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal January 30, 2026January 29, 2026

Border Patrol has jurisdiction within 100 miles of the U.S. border. Does that make you feel safer? I have to say it’s not doing anything for me.

Letters

Do we feel better under Trump? Safer? | Letter

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

The choices weren’t great: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. I voted for Harris. I wish the Democrats had selected a more qualified candidate. But I also wish the Republicans had chosen anyone but Trump to have given me a better option. One year later, President Donald Trump’s administration has shaken the core of our democracy […]

Letters

Is this not the most selfish American generation? | Letter

January 30, 2026January 29, 2026

America was a great country, created by hard work, innovation and, yes, sacrifice. Sacrifice in the hopes of a better life, a better world for our children and their children. Sacrifice was the cornerstone of the so-called “greatest generation.” But what are we doing now? Putting our collective heads in the sand, selfishly piling up […]

Business, Food, Maine, News

Judge dismisses animal cruelty lawsuit against Maine Lobster Festival

by Penelope Overton January 30, 2026January 31, 2026

In a suit filed by PETA, the court determined individuals do not have a legal right to be free from conduct they find personally offensive.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

7th school district added to Maine lawsuit challenging transgender policies

by Riley Board January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

The Maine Human Rights Commission is suing districts over policies about transgender athlete participation in sports, which it say conflicts with state law.

Business, News

Some Maine businesses stay open during national strike but plan to donate proceeds

by Kelley Bouchard January 30, 2026February 1, 2026

Many say they will give a portion of sales to groups helping immigrants and other community members.

Maine, News

South Portland man notifies ICE he plans to sue for $7.5M

by Dana Richie Staff Writer January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

Robert Peck says federal agents violated his First Amendment rights when they threatened to arrest and harm him when he tried to follow them on Jan. 22.