Maine’s senior US senator and other members of the state’s congressional delegation are among those taking issue with the president’s threats against Iran.
Drew Johnson
Staff Writer
Drew is the night reporter for the Portland Press Herald. He previously covered South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth for the Sentry, Leader and Southern Forecaster. Though he is from Massachusetts, Drew grew up going to his family’s lake house in Denmark, Maine, learning to snow ski at Pleasant Mountain and water ski on Moose Pond. While he started as a “Vacationlander”, Drew adopted “the way life should be” motto and moved to Portland in 2021.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Winter’s back in Maine on Tuesday, but spring is expected to make a quick comeback
A dusting to 2 inches of snow is expected on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service, but warmer temperatures are on the horizon.
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Casco Bay Bridge will close to large vessels Wednesday
The Maine Department of Transportation will be conducting routine maintenance between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, News, Religion and Values
Maine’s Jewish community observes Passover
The Chabad of Maine in Portland was one of many places where people gathered for Seders on Wednesday and Thursday.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, News, Politics
Republican candidate for York County sheriff is allowed to run, state rules
The secretary of state’s office agreed to let David Corbett remain on the ballot after another candidate and the county Republican chair both accused him of misrepresenting his eligibility for the position.
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Federal court sides with Maine, other states on funding for long-term housing supports
Officials from Maine and 19 other states, plus Washington, D.C., sued the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in November over changes they claimed would illegally upend support services.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Sanford man accused of running unlicensed driving school, stealing thousands from students
Paul Rumery, 50, of Sanford, is charged with stealing more than $28,000 from students while illegally operating a commercial driving school.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Judge gives DOJ access to school sports rosters amid lawsuit over trans athletes
But U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen Frink Wolf ruled against the federal government in its requests for lists of all known transgender athletes in Maine or results from events in which they competed.
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Northern Maine can expect at least 1 more week of winter
Areas north of Bangor can expect snow this week, while most of southern and central Maine can expect rain, though those at higher elevations may see a wintry mix.
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New data indicates most arrested in Maine ICE surge had no criminal convictions, charges
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.