Maine - Portland Press Herald

Skowhegan death investigation ongoing, state police say

by Jake Freudberg January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

Police withheld the deceased woman’s name and the cause and manner of her death, pending positive identification and family notification.

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Amid expected increase in ICE activity, Brunswick officials grapple with misinformation

by Katie Langley January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

Superintendent Phil Potenziano said Brunswick schools have not yet interacted with immigration officers and reminded parents of their policies.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Pitbull to play Maine in August

by Ray Routhier January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

The rapper will perform at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, his second Maine show in three years.

Maine, News

Cumberland County DA cancels news conference on ICE activity after state court concern

by Andrew Rice and Morgan Womack January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

The event was planned as officials in Maine’s 2 largest cities anticipate an increased presence from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the coming days.

Maine, News, Outdoors

Land trust provides update on Windham conservation areas, suggests renaming

by Rory Sweeting January 16, 2026January 20, 2026

Presumpscot Regional Land Trust describes the land as a “town-owned state park” due to its size.

Community, Maine, Schools and Education

Historic Rangeley exhibit showcases western Maine’s earliest human history

by Rebecca Richard January 16, 2026June 3, 2026

Historic Rangeley is highlighting the Vail Site exhibit, which documents the earliest known human presence in western Maine nearly 13,000 years ago through rare archaeological artifacts.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

Maine’s automotive right to repair law, explained

by Randy Billings January 16, 2026January 18, 2026

Eighty-four percent of Mainers supported right to repair in 2023, but implementation has stalled over a series of disputes.

Maine, News

Susan Collins questions ‘rationale’ for a large-scale ICE operation in Maine

by Drew Johnson January 15, 2026January 16, 2026

Other members of Maine’s delegation have also reacted to the rumors that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement may be sending agents to Lewiston and Portland.