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Maine lawmakers again avoid creating board to settle local housing disputes

by Hannah LaClaire January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

A bill to set up a housing resolution board was downgraded to a commission that will study ways to reduce legal battles over housing developments.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Westbrook police buy rifle suppressors, but not for stealth

by Salomé Cloteaux January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

The suppressors are meant to protect officers from hearing loss and repeated blasts while training at gun ranges.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Bonny Eagle investigates employee’s alleged social media post

by Robert Lowell January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

The comment was made under a news story posted to Facebook.

Business, Food, News

South Portland’s Fork Food Lab bought by local investors, averting foreclosure

by Tim Cebula January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Investors include Justin Alfond, who is also helping turn the venue’s previous Portland space into a community center.

Maine, News

ICE reports in Maine slow after spike last week, immigrant advocates say

by Morgan Womack January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition says people are still calling into the group’s hotline to report agents and unmarked vehicles in their neighborhoods.

Nation & World, New England, News, Politics

Susan Collins wants ICE surge to stop for now in Maine, Minnesota

by Randy Billings January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Maine’s senior senator said she made her appeal directly to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday.

Maine, News

Live updates, Jan. 27: Minneapolis school board chair addresses Portland school board, offers encouragement

by Staff report January 27, 2026January 28, 2026

A Homeland Security spokesperson said Monday that federal agents have arrested more than 200 people in Maine since the ongoing operation began last week.