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Obituary: Cynthia J. Vacca

February 1, 2026

PORTLAND – Cynthia J. Vacca, 79, of Portland, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Portland.A memorial service will be held 10 …

Maine, News

Maine cyclists ride in support of man killed in Minneapolis ICE operation

by Sydney Richelieu January 31, 2026February 2, 2026

Over 40 cyclists gathered in Portland on Saturday afternoon to show support for Alex Pretti, a Minnesota nurse and avid cyclist who was fatally shot by an immigration agent.

Letters

Voluntary PILOT a bad approach to property tax for Portland | Letter

January 31, 2026January 30, 2026

The city should drop this idea.

Maine, News

ICE said it came to Maine to target the ‘worst of the worst.’ Did it?

by Rachel Ohm January 31, 2026February 4, 2026

Federal authorities repeatedly highlighted a handful of people with past criminal charges arrested as part of their operation in Maine. But several other cases involve residents who don’t have criminal records.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Sanford boys basketball has answers at Portland

by Steve Craig January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

The Spartans score in a variety of ways to improve to 15-1 in Class A South with a key win at the tournament venue.

Maine, News

More than 1,000 rally in Portland against Trump, ICE

by Drew Johnson January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

The protest in Monument Square was just one of many demonstrations across the U.S. on Friday.

Life & Culture, Maine, News

In photos: Thousands gather to protest ICE activity in Maine

January 30, 2026January 31, 2026

Thousands of protesters gather for an anti-ICE rally in Monument Square in Portland on Friday.

Sports, Varsity Maine

Immigration enforcement is keeping kids from athletics

by Steve Craig January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

School districts’ attendance declines have been mirrored in student-athlete participation drops while administrators and coaches focus on player security.