Demonstrations against the Trump administration took place Saturday in Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, Augusta, Waterville and dozens of other locations across Maine.
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Posted inFood, Maine, News
3 of the best spots to get cold brew coffee in Biddeford
Stop into these cafes to get your caffeine on your next trip to Maine’s ‘hottest’ city, no matter what the weather’s like.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Does Jonathan Bush meet Maine’s residency requirement for governor?
Bush has owned a home in Cape Elizabeth since 2020, but tax records show he received resident exemptions in Massachusetts until 2023, and his campaign would not provide the dates he has lived in Maine.
Posted inMaine, News
Bath Iron Works, union reach tentative agreement
Members of the Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association will vote Saturday morning on the agreement, which the union says is an improvement over the offer it rejected ahead of striking this week.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Howland resident charged with arson in 2022 fire
The 39-year-old arrested Friday is accused in connection with a fire that damaged the Howland Corner Store more than 3 years ago, and officials say they expect additional arrests.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine attorney suspended for allegedly taking advantage of a wealthy, vulnerable client
Peter Drum, 51, of Newcastle, was suspended from practicing law in Maine on Thursday following accusations that he coerced a client into giving him access to their financial holdings.
Posted inMaine, Politics
A Democratic official flagged potential problems with MaineCare. Mills is pushing back.
State Auditor Matt Dunlap’s fresh findings about MaineCare financial controls drew pushback from Gov. Janet Mills’ administration. Both Democrats are seeking higher office this year.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Nation & World, News
Man accused in Gilgo Beach serial killings is expected to plead guilty, sources say
Rex Heuermann is charged with murdering seven women over 17 years, including Megan Waterman who grew up in South Portland and Scarborough and went missing in 2010.
Posted inDo This, Guides, Maine, News, Times Record
Celebrate Easter and Passover with these Midcoast events
Your guide to egg hunts, holiday meals and Easter Bunny meet-ups in the Bath-Brunswick area.
Posted inMaine, News
Judge rules against Portland landlord for repeated rent control violations
Tenants’ rights advocates say the win is vindicating, while an attorney for Geoffrey Rice says they plan to appeal further.