A bill to set up a housing resolution board was downgraded to a commission that will study ways to reduce legal battles over housing developments.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Westbrook police buy rifle suppressors, but not for stealth
The suppressors are meant to protect officers from hearing loss and repeated blasts while training at gun ranges.
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Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Sanford takes on the Expo, and other Maine boys basketball storylines to follow this week
Will Sanford’s shooters like the Portland Expo, and how does a night of Valley at the Beach sound?
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Bonny Eagle investigates employee’s alleged social media post
The comment was made under a news story posted to Facebook.
Posted inBusiness, Food, News
South Portland’s Fork Food Lab bought by local investors, averting foreclosure
Investors include Justin Alfond, who is also helping turn the venue’s previous Portland space into a community center.
Posted inMaine, News
ICE reports in Maine slow after spike last week, immigrant advocates say
The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition says people are still calling into the group’s hotline to report agents and unmarked vehicles in their neighborhoods.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News, Politics
Susan Collins wants ICE surge to stop for now in Maine, Minnesota
Maine’s senior senator said she made her appeal directly to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
2025-26 Athletes of the Week winners
High school athletes are nominated by our sports reporters and editors and voted on by our readers. Use the drop-down filter to find winners from your school.
Posted inMaine, News
Live updates, Jan. 27: Minneapolis school board chair addresses Portland school board, offers encouragement
A Homeland Security spokesperson said Monday that federal agents have arrested more than 200 people in Maine since the ongoing operation began last week.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
Hard to sift through Maine’s jam-packed race for governor | Steve Collins
There’s one gubernatorial hopeful for every hour in the day — so far. Where to start?