The decision comes after 8 months of public outcry over immigration detentions and roughly 3 months after the Department of Homeland Security pulled dozens of its prisoners from Cumberland County Jail.
April 2026
Posted inCommunity, News
Jim Bennett to stay on with Lisbon in advisory role
Jim Bennett had been the interim town manager before councilors appointed Sarah Bennett as town manager earlier this month.
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Posted inCommunity, News
Biddeford weighing how to help homeless residents while mitigating public camping
General Assistance Administrator Jake Hammer recommended Tuesday that city councilors fund the Seeds of Hope program and consider a citywide ban on camping in public places.
Posted inCommunity, Cops & Courts, News
A Kennebunk resident has been in ICE custody for 8 months. His friends are advocating for his release.
Hossam ‘Maha’ Mohamed has been moved between 6 facilities since he was detained in August. His supporters fear for his health and what might happen if he is deported to Egypt.
Posted inTimes Record
A forgotten CBS news legend hailed from Brunswick | Column
Paul Niven’s family owned the Bath Daily Times newspaper, which grew into The Times Record.
Posted inCommunity, News, Times Record
Brunswick residents raise concerns about fuel station
Residents said they’re uneasy about the health and nuisance impacts of the new Public Works fuel station. The upcoming construction also prompted the closure of the town’s Senior Gardens.
Posted inTimes Record
Snail tail: Gastropods illustrate the benefits of slowing down | Column
These resilient invertebrates — over 60,000 types — are in no rush.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
How I miss ‘No Drama Obama’ and ‘Sleepy Joe’ | Opinion
We deserve to go about our daily lives without the mayhem of the Trump administration.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs give up five late runs, fall 13-8 to Hartford
The Yard Goats take control early, then pull away again after Portland’s mid-game comeback.
Posted inFood, News
Holy Donut workers at Portland’s Park Avenue store vote to unionize
The staff will be represented by the Machinists union.