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Maine, News

Saco unveils $39 million municipal budget but says no city tax hike is needed

by Sydney Richelieu March 30, 2026March 31, 2026

The proposal was presented to the City Council on Monday night.

Maine, News

New data indicates most arrested in Maine ICE surge had no criminal convictions, charges

by Drew Johnson March 30, 2026March 31, 2026

A new batch of data released by the Deportation Data Project on Monday indicates that out of 192 people arrested by immigration officials in late January, just 12 had criminal convictions.

Op-eds, Opinion

Passover brings Maine’s Jewish community together | Opinion

by Rabbi Levi Wilansky March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Portland’s rich Jewish history, in particular, finds expression in this beautiful celebration.

News

Reuse in South Portland | Our Sustainable City

by Robyn Landes March 30, 2026March 31, 2026

With 16 miles of coastline, the city of South Portland has a dedicated interest in protecting our waterways from microplastics that are harmful to our ecosystems and ourselves. At the Shaw Institute in Blue Hill, Maine, scientists studying microplastics in coastal Maine found an average of 17 pieces of microplastic per liter of ocean water, and detected […]

Maine, News, Politics

Progressives go after Angus King for backing judge nominees who won’t say Biden won in 2020

by Billy Kobin March 30, 2026March 31, 2026

This is not the first time left-wing groups have targeted King for voting to confirm President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics

A Republican’s bid to become York County sheriff is in jeopardy. Here’s why

by Morgan Womack March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

David Corbett is accused of misrepresenting his eligibility for the position on a nomination petition to the secretary of state’s office. Those allegations were at the heart of a heated, hourslong hearing Friday.