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Somerset County officials reconsider selling guns used in crimes

by Jake Freudberg April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

Some county commissioners think the sheriff should auction off forfeited guns that may still have some value instead of destroying them.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Sabattus shooter likely suffered mental health crisis, police say

by Joe Charpentier and Andrew Rice April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

A gunman shot and killed his mother Wednesday on Route 9 in Sabattus before exiting the vehicle, shooting at passing cars and killing another person. He then turned the gun on himself.

Maine, Times Record

Harpswell seeks answers as PFAS spill contaminates local waters

by Sam Lemonick Harpswell Anchor April 3, 2025April 4, 2025

Harpswell is seeking accountability and answers about PFAS pollution coming from the former Brunswick Naval Air Station after a spill of firefighting foam last summer. In a February letter, the Harpswell Select Board asked the commissioner of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection who is responsible for testing waters affected by the spill. The board […]

Maine, News

Maine immigrants, undocumented or not, ‘walking on glass’ as enforcement ramps up

by John Terhune and Morgan Womack April 3, 2025April 4, 2025

The Trump administration’s focus on detaining and deporting suspected undocumented immigrants, coupled with differing approaches by local law enforcement agencies, has spread fear and uncertainty.

Maine

Animal Welfare Society of West Kennebunk announces staff additions

by Staff Report April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

The Animal Welfare Society, in an April 2 news release, announced that it has added Astrid Wielens, Cam Raymond and Allie McCarthy to its management team. The Animal Welfare Society is located on Holland Road in West Kennebunk. Joining AWS in February as director of administration, Wielens, according to the news release, brings nearly 20 […]

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Portland police arrest 2 men wielding knives in separate incidents

by Gillian Graham April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

Police say one man attempted to stab another person and then stole their car and slashed two tires. In a separate incident, another man threw a brick at someone.

Auto, Business, Maine, Nation & World

Looking to buy a new or used car? In need of repairs? What to know about new auto tariffs

by Kay Neufeld April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

Here’s what we know about how Mainers will be impacted by the changes that begin Thursday.

Business, Maine, News

Mobile homeowners back bill to help them fight sales to investors

by Hannah LaClaire April 3, 2025April 2, 2025

Maine lawmakers are weighing several bills designed to protect mobile homeowners, including one that would give residents the right of first refusal if their park comes up for sale.