Most of southern, central and western Maine is expected to receive 4 to 6 inches Tuesday night into Wednesday afternoon, while some areas farther east could get up to 8 inches, forecasters say.
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Trump vs. Mills sequel unlikely at White House governors’ event this month
President Donald Trump is reportedly excluding Democratic governors from a historically bipartisan meeting of the nation’s governors, which last year produced a viral clash with Maine Gov. Janet Mills over transgender athletes.
Freeport bridge protesters turn out along I-295
The Visibility Brigade has protesters stand out at bridge overpasses in the state and across the nation.
Widespread BMV scam texts are back, Maine officials warn
The smishing scheme is nearly identical to one that the secretary of state’s office debunked last year.
Maine native Emily Fischnaller in luge medal contention at 2026 Olympics
Fischnaller is competing in her third Winter Games in the singles luge.
Gov. Mills, Dr. Oz spar over Maine Medicaid investigations
The Trump administration is pointing to a January report that outlined potential improper payments for autism support services, but Maine leaders say that report did not find or allege fraud.
Poppy’s Redemption begins construction on new site in Livermore
Poppy’s has started building a new redemption center at 1885 Federal Road in Livermore following its relocation from Jay.
National union director criticizes ICE arrests of Maine corrections officers
William Doyle said the union was focused on creating a path to reintegration for correctional employees released from immigration detention.
Protesters, supporters rally outside Bath Iron Works ahead of Pete Hegseth’s visit
Hundreds of people gathered near the U.S. Navy shipbuilder’s facilities ahead of a visit by President Trump’s defense secretary Monday afternoon.
Maine Voices Live with Hearts of Pine founder Gabe Hoffman-Johnson
Portland Press Herald writer Steve Craig will sit down with Hearts of Pine founder Gabe Hoffman-Johnson for a conversation about building Maine’s cultural footprint.