An arctic cold front and low-pressure system is likely to converge along New England’s coastline Saturday, forecasters say, bringing snow to southern Maine in the morning and dangerous cold across the state in the evening.
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Posted inMaine, News
How Mainers stepped in to help during the ICE surge
Spurred by a desire to support their neighbors, people delivered groceries, offered rides, donated money and protested the federal immigration enforcement.
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Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Opinion
A self-conscious Portland struggled openly with ICE strike | Column
Please spare us the trumpeting of donations in lieu of closing or, worse, the cringeworthy insistence on the value of your open business as a ‘safe space.’
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
South Portland boys basketball works for win over Cheverus
The Stags couldn’t quite hold on for the win but still get the fifth and final bye in Class A South according to the unofficial Heal point standings.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cheverus girls basketball bounces back, holds off South Portland to wrap up top spot
The Stags lose a 14-point lead but make plays down the stretch to finish the regular season as Class A South’s No. 1 seed.
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
Hearts of Pine star Nathan Messer off to Charleston
After an all-USL League One season, the dynamic fullback is moving up to the USL Championship via transfer.
Posted inMaine, News
More large housing projects in Portland are stalling out
4 proposed developments of at least 50 units have been permitted but not built over the last 3 years. Developers say high costs and the city’s inclusionary zoning policy are to blame.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Nation & World
Maine copy of the Declaration of Independence to tour state
The Maine Historical Society in Portland announced 16 stops Thursday as part of a slate of events to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Posted inMaine, News
Valerie Adams announces run for Cumberland County DA against former boss
Adams said she was fired in November after telling District Attorney Jacqueline Sartoris that she intended to challenge her in 2026.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland officials begin preparing for another tough budget year
City leaders are bracing for a tumultuous 2026-27 budget season after a year in which they had to spend more local money on social services and as property taxes ballooned following a revaluation.