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Report outlines recommendations to address Maine’s school construction crisis

by Riley Board February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Proposals include a sliding-scale model for major construction projects, looking at consolidation options and diversifying revenue streams.

Business, Maine, News

Kennebunkport businesses, residents debating potential tour bus restrictions

by Abigail Driscoll February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Some locals say traffic and safety issues have gotten out of hand, while businesses that rely on visitors fear that more rules will drive away customers.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Portland City Council may extend moratorium on large concert venues

by Andrew Rice February 20, 2026February 21, 2026

Officials say the 6-month extension will give them time to consider a buffer between large venues that was crafted in response to a new concert hall proposed by Live Nation.

Maine, News, Politics

Dozens gather in protest outside Scarborough ICE facility

by Drew Johnson February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, who visited an ICE facility in Massachusetts on Thursday, stopped by the protest Friday afternoon.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine’s new red flag gun law takes effect this weekend

by Rachel Ohm February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

The law, which gun safety advocates pushed for following the 2023 mass shooting in Lewiston, will make it easier to temporarily remove weapons from people who pose a risk to themselves or others.

Elections, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics

Maine Gov. Janet Mills explains about-face on White House meeting

by Randy Billings February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

President Donald Trump and Democratic governors went back and forth for a week over who would be allowed to attend Friday’s meeting.

Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Maine lawmakers debate making free community college permanent, this time at a lower cost

by Riley Board February 20, 2026February 21, 2026

Changes proposed by Gov. Janet Mills would reduce the cost of the program that has been in place since 2022 by changing some eligibility requirements.