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Cold weather is coming. Are you ready?

by Emily Duggan January 22, 2026January 23, 2026

A weather system with dangerously cold wind chills is expected to arrive in Maine on Friday and bring snow on Sunday.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics

Why some Mainers support ICE’s increased enforcement in the state

by Dylan Tusinski and Rachel Ohm January 22, 2026January 23, 2026

Homeland Security’s ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ has found vocal and widespread support among Maine’s conservatives, though some are expressing concern over the federal agents’ tactics.

Food, News, Times Record

Brackett’s Market raises funds for Bath Area Food Bank

by Paul Bagnall January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

A local supermarket raised money over the holidays for the Bath Area Food Bank.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Cumberland County sheriff: ICE arrest of corrections officer was ‘bush league’

by Morgan Womack and Drew Johnson January 22, 2026January 23, 2026

Kevin Joyce said the officer, who was detained Wednesday night in Portland by several agents, has a ‘squeaky clean’ record.

Maine, News, Politics

Gov. Mills traveled outside of Maine as ICE operation began. Her team won’t say why.

by Billy Kobin January 22, 2026January 23, 2026

The U.S. Senate campaign spokesperson for Mills only confirmed she was out of the state Tuesday.

Maine, News

Saco to hold public hearing on RV camping ordinance

by Sydney Richelieu January 22, 2026January 23, 2026

If the amendment passes, Saco residents would be allowed to host guests in campers or motor homes on private property for 14 days.

Maine, News

Biddeford council votes against moratorium on mobile home lot rent increases

by Sydney Richelieu January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Several residents pleaded with the council to pass the proposal, saying the rising prices — which have more than doubled for some — could force them out of their homes.