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Missing girls found in Mexico

by Mark LaFlamme May 6, 2026May 14, 2026

Investigators said the girls had run into the woods near Mountain Valley Community School about 2:15 p.m.

Maine, News, Politics

Susan Collins discloses medical condition

by Drew Johnson May 6, 2026May 7, 2026

Maine’s 5-term senator says she has had a benign essential tremor throughout her career in the Senate and that it does not impact her work.

Maine, News

Portland teen to be released by ICE after nearly 6 months in custody, lawyer says

by Drew Johnson May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

A judge ordered that Olivia Andre, 19, is to be released by the end of the week, according to her attorneys.

Health, Maine, News

MaineHealth ramping up chronic Lyme disease study

by Joe Lawlor May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

The study, which began in 2025, looks at why some people continue to have symptoms months or years after contracting the tick-borne bacterial infection.

Maine, News, Politics

How a Maine traffic stop led the Trump DOJ to argue against gun rights

by Billy Kobin May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

The Justice Department is prosecuting Alberto Rebollar Osorio, who is married to a U.S. citizen and was pulled over by a sheriff’s deputy in Maine.

Maine, News

Contentious Belfast family lobster pound lawsuit makes it to Maine high court

by Emily Allen May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

One lawyer says the appeal highlights tension between the roles of the superior and probate courts, after 2 judges reached different rulings in the lawsuit.

Maine, News

Federal judge declines to dismiss Lewiston mother’s lawsuit against jail officers

by Emily Allen May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Pamela Ashby is suing 2 Androscoggin County corrections officers, as well as the jail and its health provider, alleging they failed to provide adequate care to her son.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

National Democrats pour $9M into Maine governor’s race

by Rachel Ohm May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Pine Tree State Prosperity, which is affiliated with the Democratic Governors Association, is planning to spend the money on ads closer to the general election.