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New Los Angeles-area fire prompts more evacuations, over 10,000 structures lost
The devastating wildfires have killed 7 people so far.
Rep. Golden among Democrats to support immigration crackdown bill
The bill, which was supported by 48 Democrats, would require the detention of immigrants in the country illegally who are charged with shoplifting, theft, burglary and larceny.
Judge’s ruling acknowledges that hundreds of Mainers’ rights are being denied
The state could be on a path to a widespread reform after a Superior Court justice ruled that many people facing serious criminal charges haven’t received the court-appointed lawyer they are entitled to under the Constitution.
Biden cancels final overseas trip of his presidency as fires rage in California
The trip was meant as a coda to the second Catholic U.S. president’s time in the White House and a final opportunity to showcase the strength of American alliances before he leaves office on Jan. 20.
Former Lewiston, USM star is first Maine player to join Hearts of Pine soccer team
Portland’s new professional soccer team adds Khalid Hersi to its roster.
Mexico’s President Sheinbaum offers sarcastic response to Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ comment
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum noted that the Gulf of Mexico had been named that way since 1607 and proposed dryly that North America should be renamed ‘América Mexicana.’
Gov. Mills to attend state funeral for Jimmy Carter
The celebration of the 39th president’s life will be held at the Washington National Cathedral.
Global school IT contractor suffers cybersecurity issue, at least 3 Maine schools impacted
PowerSchool, which serves hundreds of schools across the country, including many in Maine, notified customers of a breach Wednesday.
Maine lawmakers return to Augusta as session begins
Lawmakers are expected to meet in their respective chambers only one day a week through February, as work slowly ramps up to review hundreds — if not thousands — of bills submitted by lawmakers.