Here’s a retrospective on 5 past Maine Olympians, curated from our newspaper archives.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine State Police called immigration authorities about 60 times last year
Troopers were told they were allowed to hold people on the side of the road for immigration officials, even if there was no suspected criminal conduct.
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Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News
What to know about Amazon’s proposed distribution center in Gorham
The project could have far-reaching impacts, especially for residents right next door and in neighboring Westbrook.
Posted inMaine, News
Former Sen. George Mitchell resigns from namesake nonprofit organization
The former senator’s departure from the Mitchell Institute followed revelations that the Democrat’s name appears over 300 times in the latest batch of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine fisherman lost at sea remembered for his love of country and Aroostook County
Freeman Short, 31, a 4th-generation fisherman from Presque Isle, was among the 7 people who perished when the Lily Jean went down off Massachusetts on Jan. 30.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, News, Times Record
Midcoast libraries offer free passes to Bath performances
Library cardholders can now attend cultural events at the Chocolate Church Arts Center for free through a new program.
Posted inMaine, News
Families, lawyers work to locate Maine immigrants moved out of state
Lawyers say it has become harder to locate detainees arrested and flown out of New England since ICE’s recent enforcement surge.
Posted inMaine, News
IRS waives Biddeford’s $500,000 in late fees
City leaders credited Sen. Susan Collins’ office for helping them to secure an abatement.
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
Hearts of Pine star Nathan Messer off to Charleston
After an all-USL League One season, the dynamic fullback is moving up to the USL Championship via transfer.
Posted inMaine, News
More large housing projects in Portland are stalling out
4 proposed developments of at least 50 units have been permitted but not built over the last 3 years. Developers say high costs and the city’s inclusionary zoning policy are to blame.