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Massachusetts Democrat Chairman Nabbed On Drunk Driving Charge, Healy Describes Incident As “Unacceptable”

By Ted CohenJuly 24, 20260 News

Stephen Kerrigan, chair of the Massachusetts Democrat Party, is on probation after being arrested last month on drunk driving charges,…

News

80-Year-Old NH Man Once Deemed Unfit to Stand Trial for Arson Burns Himself and Another Man to Death

By Seamus OthotJuly 24, 20260 News

An 80-year-old man, once deemed unfit to stand trial on arson charges, allegedly burned himself alive in his Nashua, New…

News

Maine Faith Leaders Condemn ICE at South Portland Rally, Critics Question Broader Response to Public Safety

By Jon FetherstonJuly 24, 20260 News

Approximately 20 clergy members and faith leaders from across Maine gathered Thursday morning at Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse to condemn…

News

Barstool Sports Accuses Maine NBA Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg Of Cheating On ABC-TV’s ‘Family Feud’

By Ted CohenJuly 24, 20260 News

A Newport, Maine native may now be a star player for the National Basketball League’s Dallas Mavericks. But when it…

News

North Yarmouth Select Board Votes to Remove Pride Display Despite Opposition from Public Commenters

By Seamus OthotJuly 24, 20260 News

The North Yarmouth Select Board voted 3-2 on Tuesday to remove the Pride flag display that had been up since…

News

Six People Including a Firefighter Injured After Explosion Caues Fire in Bridgton

By Seamus OthotJuly 24, 20260 News

An explosion in Bridgton on Wednesday sparked a fire that destroyed a home, injured its five residents, and hurt a…

News

Common Sense for Maine Hosts Bobby Charles in Old Orchard Beach, Unveils New Campaign Ads Ahead of November Election

By Jon FetherstonJuly 24, 20260 News

Conservative grassroots organization Common Sense for Maine gathered Republican activists, candidates and supporters Thursday afternoon at Dunegrass Country Club, where…

News

Trump Weighs ‘Massive Attack’ on Iran as War Expands and Support Erodes at Home

By Jon FetherstonJuly 24, 20260 News

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is close to deciding whether to launch a major new…

News

Trump Rolls Out New Tariff Wave as Trade Policy Remains Cornerstone of Second-Term Agenda

By Jon FetherstonJuly 24, 20260 News

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump is rolling out a sweeping new round of tariffs against dozens of American trading…

News

USA Today Under Fire After Caitlin Clark Column Sparks National Backlash, Forces Editorial Changes

By Jon FetherstonJuly 24, 20260 News

A USA Today opinion column comparing the rhetoric surrounding WNBA star Caitlin Clark to the circumstances surrounding the 1955 lynching…

News

Bernie Sanders’ Former Jewish-Outreach Director Accuses Vermont Senator of Promoting ‘Antisemitic Candidate’ Graham Platner

By Ted CohenJuly 23, 20260 News

A former State Department official who led Jewish outreach for Sen. Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign has publicly broken with…

News

Janice Dean: ‘Fox Betrayed Me, Told Me To Shut Up And Do The Weather’

By Ted CohenJuly 23, 20260 News

Just weeks after retiring as the legendary bubbly Fox News weather gal, Janice Dean is settling a bitter score. Dean…

News

Gateway Misses Appeal Deadline, Leaving Maine’s Fraud Finding Unchallenged as $1.7 Million MaineCare Scandal Deepens

By Jon FetherstonJuly 23, 20260 News

By allowing the deadline to challenge the Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ finding of a “credible allegation of…

News

Maine Independents Divided Over Selections for November, US Senate Race Remains Neck And Neck

By Libby PalanzaJuly 23, 20260 News

Although both Republicans and Democrats in Maine appear to be largely in lockstep with the other members of their party,…

News

Eddington Man Convicted of Threatening to Kill Kamala Harris, Jews, Maine Law Enforcement, and Elon Musk

By Seamus OthotJuly 23, 20260 News

An Eddington man was found guilty in federal court on Tuesday after he threatened to murder former Vice President Kamala…

News

Software Error Registers 6,600 Noncitizens to Vote in New Jersey, Renewing Scrutiny of Maine’s Election System

By Jon FetherstonJuly 23, 20260 News

AUGUSTA, Maine – A software error that mistakenly registered thousands of noncitizens to vote in New Jersey is renewing debate…

National

Sophie Cunningham Doubles Down on Women’s Sports Stance, Calling It “Common Sense” as National Debate Reaches Maine

By Jon FetherstonJuly 23, 20260 National

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is once again at the center of the national debate over transgender athletes competing in…

News

Pingree Opens $3 Million Fundraising Lead in Maine Governor’s Race

By Jon FetherstonJuly 23, 20260 News

AUGUSTA, Maine — Democratic gubernatorial nominee Hannah Pingree has built a commanding fundraising advantage over Republican Bobby Charles and Independent…

News

Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub Awarded $20M in Federal Funding

By Libby PalanzaJuly 22, 20260 News

Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins (R) announced Monday that Maine’s Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub — an economic development initiative…

News

Dennysville Church Fire Ruled Arson, Marshals Seeking More Information

By Seamus OthotJuly 22, 20260 News

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office determined on Tuesday that a mysterious fire at a Dennysville church was intentionally set.…

News

Mount Vernon Firefighter Sues Town, Alleging Retaliation and Unpaid Wages

By Seamus OthotJuly 22, 20260 News

A Mount Vernon firefighter is suing the town, alleging that it failed to pay his wages for six months of…

News

Inside the Chickadee Network: Left-Wing Lobbyists’ Astroturfed Social Media Scheme Becomes a Colossal Failure

By Seamus OthotJuly 22, 20260 News

The left-wing FRAME Strategies lobbying firm with ties to Troy Jackson has been running the astroturfed “Chickadee Network” to boost…

News

Sanford Artist Works to Create Free Gallery Space for Local Creators

By Graham PollardJuly 22, 20260 News

An innovative space for emerging creatives could be coming to Sanford, thanks to efforts by local artist Meagan Boulter. Boulter…

News

‘Graham Platner Tried To Defy Advisers Who Told Him Amid Sex-Tape Rumors He Was Toast:’ Vanity Fair

By Ted CohenJuly 22, 20260 News

“We continued to ask Graham for the billionth time in this race if there was any information he had not…

News

NYC Mayor Mamdani Says Netanyahu ‘Not Welcome’ in New York, Calls on Federal Government to Enforce ICC Warrant

By Jon FetherstonJuly 22, 20260 News

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing renewed criticism after declaring that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

News

Trump Warns Iran: Any Attack in Strait of Hormuz Will Trigger U.S. Strikes on Iranian Infrastructure

By Jon FetherstonJuly 22, 20260 News

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued one of his strongest warnings yet to Iran, declaring that any…

News

Lewiston Man Arrested After Stabbing in China, Maine State Police Say

By Jon FetherstonJuly 22, 20260 News

CHINA, Maine — A Lewiston man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after allegedly stabbing a 47-year-old Oakland man in the town…

Featured

Biddeford Mayor Demands Justice After Fatal ICE Shooting as Residents Call for Action

By Jon FetherstonJuly 22, 20260 Featured

BIDDEFORD, Maine — Biddeford Mayor Liam LaFountain called for a transparent investigation into the fatal shooting of Johann Sebastián Durán…

News

Lewiston City Council Removes David Chittim as President in 6-1 Vote, Elects Joshua Nagine to Lead Council

By Jon FetherstonJuly 22, 20260 News

LEWISTON, Maine — In a dramatic reorganization of city leadership Tuesday night, the Lewiston City Council voted 6-1 to remove…

News

Triad Weed Grower Set to Walk Free After Being Sentenced to Time Served

By Seamus OthotJuly 21, 20266 News

A Chinese man living in Brooklyn, New York, was sentenced to time served on Monday after pleading guilty last year…

News

Lincoln Hospital Warns Patients Their Data May Have Been Compromised Nearly Seven Months After Breach

By Seamus OthotJuly 21, 20261 News

The Penobscot Valley Hospital in Lincoln began warning patients and employees on Tuesday that their personal information may have been…

News

Self-Appointed Security: Lewiston Activist’s Confrontations Raise Questions About Who She Is Really Protecting

By Jon FetherstonJuly 21, 20265 News

Melissa Dunn has spent years presenting herself as a peace activist, tenant advocate and community organizer in Lewiston. But her…

News

Legendary Whitehawk Ketch, Built 50 Years Ago In Rockland, Wins Prelim To Grueling Michigan Yacht Race

By Ted CohenJuly 21, 20261 News

A $3 million sailboat built in mid-coast Maine a half-century ago competed over the weekend in one of Michigan’s most…

News

Maine’s Own NBA MVP Cooper Flagg And Family To Appear on Celebrity Family Feud

By Ted CohenJuly 21, 20260 News

Cooper Flagg will lead his family against David Portnoy and Barstool Sports members on Celebrity Family Feud. The show is…

News

Portland Police Report Warrants, Release Violations Among Top Arrest Charges in Weekly Activity Report

By Jon FetherstonJuly 21, 20260 News

PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland Police Department reported warrants and violations of conditions of release as the city’s most common…

News

Pats Owner Seems To Admit Vrabel Cheated On Wife. “No One’s Infallible.”

By Ted CohenJuly 21, 20260 News

Womanizing Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel’s job is apparently safe. The team’s owner, appearing on First Take Friday, spoke for…

News

Maine’s Ranking Comedian Escapes Injury When Sweats Catch On Fire Making Hershey S’mores

By Ted CohenJuly 21, 20263 News

Bob Marley, arguably Maine’s funniest export, was forced to dive into the lake by his camp when his sweatpants caught…

News

IRS Offers In-Person Tax Assistance in Bangor

By Libby PalanzaJuly 21, 20260 News

In-person tax assistance will be made available to Mainers in Bangor this week, according to a press release shared by…

News

Fire Marshal Investigating Mysterious Blaze at Dennysville Church

By Seamus OthotJuly 21, 20260 News

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating after a Monday fire damaged a Dennysville church. [RELATED: Homeless Man Arrested…

Top News

Charles Challenges Pingree and Bennett to Five Issue-Focused Town Hall Debates Across Maine

By Jon FetherstonJuly 21, 20263 Top News

LEEDS, Maine — Republican gubernatorial nominee Bobby Charles is calling on Democratic nominee Hannah Pingree and independent candidate Rick Bennett…

News

Bad News For Chellie – Fellow Democrat Pushes Bill Outlawing Insider Congressional Stock Trades

By Ted CohenJuly 21, 20263 News

The days of Maine’s Democrat congresswoman’s secretly trading stock could be coming closer to an end. Chellie Pingree, who last…

News

WBZ’s Sports Hub Killing WEEI’s Sports Lug In Latest Boston Radio Sweepstakes

By Ted CohenJuly 21, 20260 News

The Sports Hub is cleaning WEEI’s clock in the latest Boston radio war ratings. The Toucher and Hardy morning show…

News

Maine Man Charged With OUI After Hitting 4 People on a Sidewalk in Lincoln

By Ted CohenJuly 21, 20260 News

A woman was flown by LifeFlight to a Bangor hospital after her family, including two young children, were hit by…

News

Norridgewock Driver in Stolen Truck Brake-Checks Maine Game Warden Before Fleeing

By Seamus OthotJuly 21, 20261 News

The Maine State Police arrested a Norridgewock man on Saturday after he allegedly brake-checked a Maine Game Warden in a…

News

Mainers to Comment on Proposed Natural Gas Distribution Rate Hike by Unitil

By Libby PalanzaJuly 21, 20263 News

Mainers will have the opportunity to weigh in on a proposed natural gas rate hike by Northern Utilities, better known…

News

Trump Opens New England Waters To Scallop Fishing That Were Shut Down During The Clinton Administration

By Ted CohenJuly 21, 20267 News

For the first time in more than 30 years, scallopers will now have access to northern New England’s scallop fishery,…

News

Auburn Council Approves Syringe Service Ordinance in 5-2 Vote After Hours of Heated Testimony

By Jon FetherstonJuly 21, 20265 News

AUBURN, Maine — Following more hours of testimony from state officials, healthcare providers, city staff, addiction recovery advocates and residents,…

News

Maine Falls At the Bottom of the Nation for Education, Overall Ranking Declines: 2026 Kids Count Data Book

By Libby PalanzaJuly 20, 202624 News

Children in Maine were found to have some of the worst education outcomes in the nation according to the latest…

News

Maine Warship Modernization Delayed Two Years, Will Cost $20 Million Extra, Navy Says

By Ted CohenJuly 20, 20264 News

The U.S. Navy’s expensive effort to install hypersonic missiles on three Zumwalt-class destroyers is two years behind schedule, according to…

News

“Anti-ICE Rioter” in Custody After Setting Off Explosives at New York Federal Building

By Seamus OthotJuly 20, 20265 News

An “anti-ICE rioter” was arrested on Monday morning after he allegedly set off fireworks outside the Jacob K. Javits Federal…

News

Homeless Man Arrested for Arson Following Readfield Fire Investigation

By Seamus OthotJuly 20, 20261 News

The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office arrested a homeless man on Sunday after he allegedly set fire to a vacant mobile…

News

39 Democratic Senators, Angus King Demand Answers From DHS After Fatal ICE Shootings in Maine, Texas

By Jon FetherstonJuly 20, 202613 News

A coalition of 39 U.S. senators, including Maine Independent Angus King and 38 Democratic senators, is demanding answers from the…

Maine and New England

ICE to Require Body Cameras During Vehicle Stops Following Biddeford Shooting as Questions Persist Over Federal Oversight

By Jon FetherstonJuly 20, 20260 Maine and New England

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration announced Sunday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers will soon be required to…

News

Extended Moratorium on Lobster Industry Regulations Advances to House Floor

By Libby PalanzaJuly 20, 20265 News

The House Natural Resources Committee has approved a bill proposed by Rep. Jared Golden (D) making the moratorium on new…

News

Body Found at Rental Property Owned by Husband of Rep. Ayanna Pressley; Investigation Underway in Boston

By Jon FetherstonJuly 20, 20261 News

A death investigation is underway in Boston after police discovered a deceased person Saturday afternoon at a multi-family rental property…

News

John Andrews Unveils Plan to Create Independent Office to Combat Waste Fraud and Abuse

By Seamus OthotJuly 20, 20264 News

Republican State Senate candidate John Andrews announced a plan on Monday to create a new executive branch office dedicated to…

News

Peru Man Confronts Deputies with an Axe and Machete Before Damaging a Cruiser After His Arrest

By Seamus OthotJuly 20, 20263 News

A Peru man allegedly confronted deputies with an axe and machete, on Friday, assaulted law enforcement, and damaged a cruiser…

News

Lead Maine Releases List of 32 Mills-Era Tax and Fee Increases as Pingree Promises Affordability

By Jon FetherstonJuly 20, 202610 News

AUGUSTA, Maine — A conservative advocacy organization founded, by state Rep. Laurel Libby, has released a detailed accounting of what…

Business

BREAKING: Amtrak Train From Maine Strikes Person in West Medford; Coroner on Scene

By The Maine WireJuly 20, 20262 Business

An Amtrak passenger train en route from Brunswick, Maine, to Boston struck a trespasser on the tracks Monday morning, according…

News

Senator Ed Markey Conducts Unannounced Inspection of Scarborough ICE Office After Fatal Biddeford Shooting

By Jon FetherstonJuly 20, 20260 News

SCARBOURGH, Maine -U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) made an unannounced oversight inspection of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…

News

Lewiston Council Could Remove President David Chittim After Months of Controversy

By Jon FetherstonJuly 20, 20261 News

The Lewiston City Council could remove Council President David Chittim from his leadership position Tuesday following months of controversy over…

News

New Pedestrian Safety Campaign Targets Rising Fatalities in Portland, Lewiston and Auburn

By Jon FetherstonJuly 20, 20263 News

PORTLAND, Maine – A new community-driven pedestrian safety campaign is launching this summer in Portland, Lewiston and Auburn as state…

News

Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance Welcome Fourth Child

By Jon FetherstonJuly 20, 20260 News

WASHINGTON – Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child, a baby boy named…

News

Bellows, Shah Suspend Senate Campaigns, Endorse Jackson, Clearing Path to Democratic Nomination

By Jon FetherstonJuly 19, 20260 News

Former Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and former gubernatorial candidate Dr. Nirav Shah both suspended their campaigns for the…

News

Troy Jackson Builds Commanding Lead as Maine Democrats Begin Selecting Senate Convention Delegates

By Jon FetherstonJuly 19, 202621 News

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson emerged as the clear front-runner Saturday as Maine Democrats began the unprecedented process of…

News

Howland Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-95 in Edinburg

By Jon FetherstonJuly 19, 20260 News

EDINBURGH, Maine – A 61-year-old Howland man was killed Saturday evening after losing control of his vehicle on Interstate 95…

News

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows Ends U.S. Senate Campaign, Narrowing Democratic Field

By Jon FetherstonJuly 19, 20260 News

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows (D) announced Sunday that she is ending her campaign for the Democratic nomination for…

Maine and New England

Historic Bath Hand Tubs Compete at West Newbury, MA. Muster

By Tom ShattuckJuly 19, 20261 Maine and New England

Two historic hand-powered fire engines from Bath, Maine, joined teams from across New England on Saturday for the first Hand…

News

As Democrats Focus on Senate Replacement, Collins Campaigns at Maine Potato Blossom Festival

By Jon FetherstonJuly 19, 20260 News

While Maine Democrats spent the weekend selecting delegates to replace former U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner following his withdrawal from…

News

U.S.-Iran War Intensifies After American Troops Killed as Trump Orders Eighth Night of Airstrikes

By Jon FetherstonJuly 19, 20263 News

The conflict between the United States and Iran escalated sharply over the weekend after two American service members were killed…

News

Biddeford Man Seriously Injured After Three-Vehicle Crash in Limington

By Jon FetherstonJuly 19, 20260 News

A Biddeford man suffered critical injuries Friday afternoon after a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Routes 25 and 11…

News

Maine Socialists Weigh Endorsement of Troy Jackson in U.S. Senate Contest

By Jon FetherstonJuly 19, 202611 News

The Maine chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America is considering whether to endorse former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson…

News

RINO Alaskan Senator’s Opposition To Voter ID Likely Kills President Trump’s Legislation

By Ted CohenJuly 19, 202612 News

The president’s efforts to require voters to document their citizenship is apparently dead thanks to U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski. Murkowski,…

News

More Than 1,000 Rally in Portland, Demand Abolition of ICE Following Fatal Biddeford Shooting

By Jon FetherstonJuly 19, 20268 News

More than 1,000 protesters gathered in Portland’s Monument Square on Saturday despite steady rain, calling for the abolition of U.S.…

News

Bellows, Shah Fall Short, YouTube Poll Gives Jackson A Clear Win After Democrat U.S. Senate Debate

By Ted CohenJuly 18, 202625 News

Northern Maine woodsman Troy Jackson looked ready for prime time at Thursday night’s Democrat U.S. Senate debate, while Secretary of…

Commentary

No Magic Bullets or Quick Fixes for what Ails Maine

By Larry LockmanJuly 18, 20267 Commentary

Lawrence Lockman Now that the communist porta-potty pervert Graham Platner has had his fifteen minutes of fame, what’s next in…

News

Backup Power Bank Failure Blamed for Montville Camp Fire

By Jon FetherstonJuly 18, 20265 News

A fire that damaged a small camp in Montville was caused by the failure of a backup power bank being…

News

Editorial: Biddeford Should Be a Wake-Up Call for All of Us

By Jon FetherstonJuly 18, 202624 News

By Jon Fetherston A young man is dead. That is where this story begins, and that is where our focus…

News

Cyclospora Outbreak Spreads Across U.S. as Federal Officials Trace Major Cluster to Mexican Lettuce

By Jon FetherstonJuly 18, 20264 News

A sharp increase in illnesses caused by a microscopic intestinal parasite has spread across much of the United States, prompting…

News

U.S.-Iran War Intensifies as American Bombing Campaign Enters Seventh Night

By Jon FetherstonJuly 18, 20261 News

The war between the United States and Iran escalated sharply Friday, with American forces launching a seventh consecutive night of…

News

Bangor Removes Two Public Restrooms After the Maine Wire Highlighted Their Misues by Homeless Drug Users

By Seamus OthotJuly 18, 20267 News

Bangor removed two downtown public restrooms this week after years of misuse by homeless drug users and tens of thousands…

News

Spanish-Language Facebook Group Became Hub for Job Ads, Prostitution, and Passport Fraud

By Seamus OthotJuly 17, 202615 News

The non-Hispanic owner of a Wiscasset cleaning company is running the Spanish-language “Latinos en Maine – Hispanos en Maine” Facebook…

News

U.S. House Passes State Dept Spending Bill with Language from SAVE America Act

By Libby PalanzaJuly 17, 20264 News

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a State Department spending bill that includes language for an election integrity measure…

News

Trump Dump: Election Integrity Docs Show China, Noncitizens Messing with U.S. Elections, Plus CIA Cover-Up

By Steve RobinsonJuly 17, 20265 News

The White House on Wednesday posted four packages of declassified and formerly internal government records, a document dump that runs from…

News

60 Fancy Yachts Set To Take On Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta

By Ted CohenJuly 17, 20264 News

If you want to rub elbows with a bunch of blue bloods and their toys, the place to be this…

News

Ex-NHL Star Was Confronted By Wife About Alcoholism Before Hanging Death

By Ted CohenJuly 17, 20262 News

Retired NHL great Claude Lemieux allegedly admitted to relapsing after 12 years of sobriety the night he died by suicide,…

News

State Police Investigating after West Bath Couple Found Dead

By Seamus OthotJuly 17, 20260 News

The Maine State Police are investigating after an elderly couple was found dead on Monday in a West Bath home…

News

Woman Killed When Falling Tree Limb Crashes Through Her Car’s Windshield

By Seamus OthotJuly 17, 20260 News

A woman was tragically killed on Thursday when a tree limb crashed through her windshield as she was driving in…

Commentary

A Biblical Worldview On The Biddeford Tragedy

By Travis CareyJuly 17, 20261 Commentary

A tragedy is not a license to tear down the system. Thirty-six hours after a fatal ICE encounter in Biddeford,…

Featured

Trump Uses Primetime Address to Renew Push for Election Security Legislation

By Jon FetherstonJuly 17, 20260 Featured

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump delivered a roughly 30-minute primetime address from the White House Thursday night, focusing on…

News

Paige Loud Ends Senate Bid Calling Democrats’ Nomination Process “A Deeply Unserious Spectacle

By Seamus OthotJuly 17, 202611 News

Democrat Paige Loud ended her bid for her party’s Senate nomination on Thursday, calling the process to replace Platner “a…

News

Troubled Boston Globe Columnist Caught Again ‘Making Stuff Up’ By Alert Podcaster Kirk Minihane

By Ted CohenJuly 16, 20267 News

Kevin Cullen, the columnist who’s previously been disciplined by the Boston Globe for lying, is back up to his old…

News

Collins, King Call for Federal Cooperation in Biddeford ICE Shooting Investigation

By Jon FetherstonJuly 16, 20260 News

U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R) and Angus King (I) are calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to work closely…

News

Senate Democrats Boycott Fraud Hearing as Republicans Spotlight Alleged Abuse of Taxpayer Programs

By Jon FetherstonJuly 16, 20260 News

Senate Democrats were largely absent Wednesday as the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee convened a hearing, on Wednesday,…

News

Lobster Must Be Good For The Heart – Maine Is The Oldest U.S. State

By Ted CohenJuly 16, 20268 News

A newly released census report gives Maine an honored distinction – the high percentage of old people. The Pine Tree…

News

Sen. Susan Collins Defends ICE, Calls for Reforms Following Biddeford Shooting During WVOM Interview

By Jon FetherstonJuly 16, 20260 News

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should temporarily suspend non-emergency vehicle stops while investigators determine…

News

Bobby Charles Blames Maine Sanctuary Policies for Biddeford ICE Shooting, Calls for Greater Cooperation Between State and Federal Law Enforcement

By Jon FetherstonJuly 16, 20260 News

Republican gubernatorial nominee Bobby Charles said Thursday that Maine’s sanctuary policies have undermined cooperation between state, local, and federal law…

News

Sen. Susan Collins Condemns “Appalling” Rhetoric from Public Officials About SCOTUS

By Libby PalanzaJuly 16, 20264 News

As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins was among the lawmakers to question Justices Amy Coney…

News

Trump to Deliver Primetime National Address Focused on Election Security

By Jon FetherstonJuly 16, 20260 News

President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a primetime address to the nation Thursday night, with the White House indicating…

News

Supreme Court Justices Make Rare Appearance Before Congress to Ask for Increased Security Funding

By Libby PalanzaJuly 16, 20268 News

Justices on the United States Supreme Court are asking Congress for increased security amidst a rise in threats of violence…

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