David Peters, of Lincoln, says that his 14th Amendment rights were violated when the academy removed him and revoked his certifications after he was accused of ‘groping’ a female cadet.
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Portland City Council approves extension of moratorium on large music venues
It will likely result in a showdown this spring over a proposed buffer that could make or break the controversial Live Nation venue downtown.
Northeast blizzard blisters Maine’s coastline
Snow and wind gusts of over 50 mph in some areas created whiteout conditions for many Mainers on Monday.
Maine lawmakers look to regulate AI use in mental health care
Some say the use of artificial intelligence can be harmful in therapeutic settings, while others say it’s a useful tool.
Tourists from Maine stuck in Mexico amid violence following death of cartel boss
Radio host Blake Hayes said he could see fires across Puerto Vallarta from the roof of his hotel.
New subdivision to add 45 homes, condos in Old Orchard Beach
Construction on the Sea Oaks subdivision is expected to begin in March. The condos will start at $850,000, while buildable lots for single-family homes begin at $279,000.
Brunswick neighbors mobilize following series of ICE arrests
Two detainments have been reported in Brunswick in the aftermath of the Department of Homeland Security’s publicized operation in Maine.
Maine Trust 2025 Photo of the Year: Readers’ Choice
Nearly 500 Press Herald readers voted from a gallery of 20 images to select the 2025 Readers’ Choice Photo of the Year.
Feds investigate shooting at New Hampshire-Canada border crossing; suspect hospitalized
The incident occurred early Sunday in the town of Pittsburg, which also borders Maine and Vermont.
In Shenna Bellows’ court battle with Trump, she’s got former DOJ attorneys on her side
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit seeking Maine’s voter registration data.