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Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Cumberland County leaders say use of the jail by ICE may be out of their control

by Morgan Womack September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

Protesters have called on the county commissioners to end the jail’s contract with the federal government.

Maine, News, Politics

In Maine Senate primary, Democrats may weigh competing futures

by Rachel Ohm September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

Momentum is building behind political newcomer Graham Platner, who is leading a pack of Senate hopefuls looking to unseat Susan Collins. But a decision by Gov. Janet Mills to join the race could reshape its dynamics.

Maine, News

Portland City Council considers expanding property tax relief program

by Grace Benninghoff September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

Many residents have been complaining about their skyrocketing tax bills in the wake of the city’s recent revaluation finalized in August.

Business, Health, Maine, News

Northern Light, Anthem contract dispute heats up

by Joe Lawlor September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

Anthem accused Northern Light of walking away from mediation, but the hospital system disputes the claim and says the insurer is misrepresenting the negotiations.

Cops & Courts, Maine

Man found guilty of murder in fatal St. John Street shooting

by Emily Allen September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

A jury finds Abdirahman Mahmoud, 38, guilty in the 2024 slaying of Raoul Tshiyuka in Portland.

Obituaries

Obituary: Dr. Douglas Fleming Hale

September 26, 2025

PORTLAND – Dr. Douglas Fleming Hale, former Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at UT Permian Basin died Sept. 23, 2025, …

Business, Maine, News, Schools and Education

Gov. Mills announces new Maine Life Sciences Center

by Daniel Kool September 25, 2025September 26, 2025

State officials hope the center and an accompanying lab space will help turn Maine into a leader in the lucrative and expanding field of life sciences.