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Gov. Janet Mills proposes $300 ‘affordability checks’ in her final State of the State

by Rachel Ohm January 27, 2026January 28, 2026

The governor focuses on affordability in her speech Tuesday night, also calling for a $70 million investment in housing and continuation of Maine’s free community college program.

Maine, News, Politics

Gov. Mills proposes $2.25M for Planned Parenthood, family planning to offset cuts passed by Congress

by Billy Kobin January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

The Democratic governor said the supplemental funding will offset cuts signed into law by President Donald Trump last year.

Maine, News

Live updates, Jan. 23: 6 arrested outside protest at Portland hotels

by Staff report January 23, 2026February 5, 2026

Meanwhile, hundreds gathered in Portland to protest actions by ICE. Some demonstrators were later arrested for disorderly conduct outside hotels ICE agents are believed to be using.

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, Politics

Gov. Mills blasts ICE, calling it ‘secret police’ in Portland remarks

by Billy Kobin January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Republicans, meanwhile, push back on Democrats’ characterization of the raids.

Maine, News

A new anti-ICE law isn’t in effect yet. Maine State Police are already following it.

by Rachel Ohm January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck issued a directive last month immediately implementing the law’s underlying policies for his agency.

Elections, Maine, New England, News, Politics

Maine independent joins race to unseat Susan Collins in US Senate

by Randy Billings January 21, 2026January 22, 2026

Tim Rich, a former Bar Harbor restaurant owner, is mounting a longshot bid for one of the most competitive races in the country.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Is Maine prepared if ICE protests get dangerous?

by Emily Allen and Morgan Womack January 21, 2026January 22, 2026

Demonstrations here have so far remained peaceful, but organizers say they’re concerned about the aggressive crowd-control tactics that federal agents have used in Minnesota and elsewhere.