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Bangor plane crash among deadliest in Maine history

by Gillian Graham January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

The most deadly plane crash happened in 1979 when a Downeast Airlines flight went down in Rockland, killing 17 people.

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Gorham Notes: Superintendent of schools featured in book

by Robert Lowell January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

Gorham Superintendent of Schools Heather Perry is highlighted in an educational leadership book written by Gorham educator Andrew Dolloff, “Leading with Intent – Lessons from the Field in School Leadership.” “In this follow-up to his 2022 debut, ‘The Trust Imperative – Practical Approaches to Effective School Leadership,’ Dolloff shares experiences and teachings from school leaders […]

Business, Maine, News

ICE activity in Maine is hurting businesses owned and staffed by immigrants

by Dana Richie January 26, 2026January 27, 2026

Some are temporarily closing their doors or making contingency plans.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

A new charter school will open near Maine Mall this fall

by Dana Richie January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

MOXIE Public Schools’ building will be able to support up to 420 students.

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Gorham crowd protests ICE activity

by Robert Lowell January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

Protesters from several towns braved the Arctic-like temperatures in support of immigrants.

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See photos of Maine digging out from Monday’s winter storm

by Daryn Slover, Anna Chadwick and Libby Kamrowski Kenny January 26, 2026January 28, 2026

Playing and working in South Portland, Lewiston, Auburn and Gardiner during Monday’s weather event.

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Let us know what you think of immigration operations in Maine

by Staff Report January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

Readers are invited in the comments below to discuss immigration enforcement and policy.

Fact Brief, Maine, News

Did Donald Trump repeatedly call anti-ICE protesters ‘domestic terrorists’? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

Leading members of the administration have used the term to describe protesters, including Alex Pretti, whom Border Patrol agents shot and killed Saturday in Minnesota.