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Maine cyclists ride in support of man killed in Minneapolis ICE operation

by Sydney Richelieu January 31, 2026February 2, 2026

Over 40 cyclists gathered in Portland on Saturday afternoon to show support for Alex Pretti, a Minnesota nurse and avid cyclist who was fatally shot by an immigration agent.

Skiing, Sports, Varsity Maine

Orono’s Clara White, Fort Kent’s Alden Reardon dominate Sassi Memorial

by Jimmy James January 31, 2026February 2, 2026

The seniors win the 5K Nordic race in frigid weather on Saturday at Black Mountain.

Maine, News, Politics

Platner raises $4.6M in 4th quarter of 2025 for U.S. Senate race; Mills $2.7M

by Staff Report January 31, 2026February 1, 2026

Both Democrats are out-raising US Sen. Susan Collins, who gathered $2.2M but has more than $10M since her campaign began.

Maine colleges, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk

St. Joseph’s College honors former women’s basketball coach Mike McDevitt

by Travis Lazarczyk January 31, 2026February 4, 2026

The longtime coach retired last spring after 32 seasons with the Monks.

Maine colleges, Sports

Maine men’s basketball succumbs at UMass Lowell

by Staff report January 31, 2026January 31, 2026

A career-high 28 points from Logan Carey isn’t enough for the Black Bears.

Maine Celtics, Sports

Maine Celtics charge past Westchester

by Staff report January 31, 2026January 31, 2026

Six players score in double figures for the Celtics in a comeback victory.

Letters

Trump seems content to destroy our world | Letter

January 31, 2026January 29, 2026

Born and raised in Denmark, a socioeconomic and politically stable environment, I never anticipated the wild ride we are experiencing today. A lot of people still do not fully understand just how deranged U.S. President Donald Trump is, and why he is even more dangerous and unpredictable today than he has ever been. Looking at […]