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Maine, Times Record

What could Brunswick do with the old Hawthorne School?

by Katie Langley February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

Options for the reuse of the town-owned building include housing and commercial space.

Maine, News

Immigration agents wouldn’t tell her their names. What are the rules in Maine?

by Kristian Moravec and Sean Scott The Maine Monitor February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

As a debate plays out nationally, The Monitor found local law enforcement identification practices are largely guided by custom and individual department policies, not legal requirements.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine

Canadian ice skating show comes to Portland’s outdoor rink

by Ray Routhier February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

The Montreal-based skating troupe will perform at the outdoor rink twice on Friday.

Maine, News, The Maine Forecast

Live updates: More snow expected Monday afternoon as blizzard hits Maine

by Staff report February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

High winds and blowing snow made driving conditions dangerous, with authorities urging people to stay home unless absolutely necessary.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Susan Collins called the cops because of sidewalk chalk. The woman behind it is running for US Senate.

by Randy Billings February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

Bangor resident Andrea LaFlamme is publicly identifying herself as the sidewalk chalker as she mounts a longshot campaign for US Senate.

Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News

We helped name a Portland pool. Let’s try harder with the new park. | Column

by Leslie Bridgers February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

A recently adopted process requires the city to seek community engagement in naming landmarks, streets and other public assets, and it’s currently taking submissions.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

In Maine legislative races, recruiting the right candidate is everything

by Randy Billings February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

With less than a month left to qualify for a primary ballot, Republicans and Democrats are still recruiting people to run for dozens of seats in the Maine Legislature.

Maine, News

How would Maine’s proposed climate superfund work?

by Julia Tilton The Maine Monitor February 22, 2026February 23, 2026

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would require the world’s largest oil and gas companies to pay for the recovery costs of climate-related disasters.