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.
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Volunteers count Maine’s homeless population in the bitter cold
Teams went out Thursday for the Point-in-Time count, an annual survey of homeless people across the country.
Portland hires Dylan Rottkov as football coach
Rottkov, who was an assistant at Falmouth, takes over for Nick Cliche.
Lewiston High School students march in protest of ICE
At the end of classes Friday, the group of about 60 made the march, holding up signs and stopping now and then to chant at passing traffic.
Landmark Ogunquit restaurant Roberto’s for sale
The Italian eatery had been in business for almost 50 years.
Faced with ICE, our teachers deserve support of school administrators | Opinion
If administrators lifted restrictions and offered guidance in schools, teachers could mobilize to the best of their abilities.
Portland property owners who pay no taxes could soon be asked to, voluntarily
The city council will consider a Payment-in-Lieu of Taxes program that officials argue could provide relief for residential taxpayers. Opponents say it would weaken nonprofit organizations that are already struggling.
Coast Guard searching for Massachusetts fishing crew after distress call leads to discovery of body, debris
It is unclear how many people were on board the Lily Jean, a 72-foot vessel once featured in a documentary on the dangers of deep-sea fishing.
Patriots QB Drake Maye misses practice with illness
Maye’s preparation for the Super Bowl was already limited by a shoulder injury.
Catherine O’Hara, comedian of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘SCTV’ fame, dies
The was Emmy-winning actor also known for her role in ‘Home Alone’ died ‘following a brief illness’ at age 71.