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Haiti orphanage founder convicted of abusing minors faces lengthy prison term

by Associated Press February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

Authorities arrested Michael Geilenfeld based on allegations brought by a Freeport, Maine, resident, who spoke to young men who said Geilenfeld abused them as boys.

Maine, Nation & World, Politics

US attorney general threatens Gov. Mills with lawsuit over transgender athletes

by Randy Billings February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

‘Maine should be on notice,’ Pam Bondi said in a letter to the Maine governor over compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive order on transgender students competing in school sports.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Sean Faircloth wins Maine House District 24 in special election

by Daniel Kool February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

The Bangor resident secured roughly 70% of all ballots cast for the district that covers portions of Bangor, Orono, Brewer and Veazie.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine lawmaker censured for posting photos of student she identified as transgender

by Rachel Ohm February 25, 2025February 26, 2025

The House votes 75-70 along party lines to censure Republican Rep. Laurel Libby for singling out a student who won a track championship to protest Maine’s policy allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls’ sports.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Man crashes into horse-drawn wagon after police chase in Presque Isle

by Daniel Kool February 25, 2025February 26, 2025

Anthony Vangel struck an Amish buggy with 6 children inside before Presque Isle police arrested him, officials said.

Business, Maine, News

Portland Jetport’s parking expansion plan lands in court

by Kelley Bouchard February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

Neighbors have appealed the city planning board’s recent approval of a plan to add 265 long-term surface parking spaces at Maine’s largest airport.

Business, Maine, News

Maine’s federal workforce roiled by Trump administration policies

by Stephen Singer and Daniel Kool February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

Togus VA workers are fired, the Acadia hiring freeze is lifted and a Portsmouth Naval Shipyard hiring event is canceled.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics

Maine’s chief justice says courts are overwhelmed and underfunded

by Emily Allen February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill’s annual State of the Judiciary address focused on decreasing public trust in state courts and the system’s financial woes.