The human Weiner Mobile is back!Carlos Danger, which was ex-U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-NY’s screen name, came out of the closet this week on The View.No not that closet, silly.The closest in which he’s been hiding since he became a convicted pedophile.“🚨 HOLY SHIT — The Jewish sex offender Anthony Weiner appeared on The View, signaling a potential political comeback and a possible run for office,” Dr. Simon Goddek posted for his 1.1 million followers…

AUBURN, Maine — The State Fire Marshal’s Office, working with the Auburn Police Department, is continuing an investigation into the death of a man found outside his tent on Washington Street North on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. On Wednesday, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta confirmed the man was identified as 47-year-old Jaime Jimino, formerly of Portland. Authorities said Jimino had recently been an unhoused individual in the Auburn area. The Office of…

The so-called independent U.S. senator from Maine blasting Trump’s heeling Iran has been talking a vacuous game on taming Khamenei for a full decade now.Ten years ago Sen. Angus King, participating in talks designed to reach a nuclear deal with Iran, indicated time was running short.“The purpose of this potential agreement is to prevent Iran from achieving a nuclear weapon,” King said in 2015. “There’s only one thing worse than an Iran that is working…

Somali-run home care agencies aren’t the only Medicaid recipients failing audits. The immigrant resettlement organization Catholic Charities of Maine failed two audits, one in 2020 and one in 2024, all while taking in millions in taxpayer funds. [RELATED: Catholic Charities Maine Plans to Resettle 150 Refugees in 100-Mile Radius Around Bangor…] In July 2020, auditors with MaineCare’s Office of Program Integrity sent Catholic Charities of Maine a notice of violation after a review of their…

Senate lawmakers in Maine unanimously voted Tuesday to advance a resolve increasing salary supplements for child care providers willing to look after babies. This measure also seeks to establish a grant program for facilities offering overnight care. All 34 senators present for Tuesday’s vote expressed support for the proposal. One Republican lawmaker was excused. This measure, LD 1414, was originally introduced as a concept draft by Senate President Mattie Daughtry (D-Cumberland). The language shared by…

U.S. Marshals arrested a Georgia man wanted on charges of murder and possession of a machine gun on Monday after he was allegedly found hiding out in Auburn. [RELATED: Firearm Thief from Topsham Pleads Guilty After Marshals Apprehend Him for Failing to Surrender for His Sentence…] “Crossing state lines does not grant escape—it only strengthens our resolve. The United States Marshals Service and our law enforcement partners will remain in pursuit. We will locate you,…

Police arrested a Bangor man on Sunday after he allegedly assaulted someone at a hotel connected to Bangor International Airport and threatened to use a firearm. [RELATED: Private Jet Flips during Takeoff at Bangor Airport with Eight Aboard as Winter Storm pounds Maine…] At approximately 3:44 a.m. on Sunday, the Bangor Police Department responded to reports from a hotel on Godfrey Blvd after employees reported that an argument in one of their hallways had escalated…

“Operation Epic Fury,” as the Pentagon coined it, had a little help from Maine.To wit, U.S. Navy photos posted online show the Bath-built USS Spruance firing a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile in support of cashing out Khamenei.“U.S. and partner forces began striking targets at 1:15 a.m. ET February 28 to dismantle the Iranian regime’s security apparatus, prioritizing locations that posed an imminent threat,” the Pentagon said in a statement. “Targets included Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…

A charity watchdog organization is questioning whether a Bangor firm supplying the nonprofit Wreaths Across America is inappropriately benefiting from the relationship.CharityWatch says the wreath charity and Worcester Wreath Co. may have too cozy a relationship – one that is hard to separate financially.The charity was created by Worcester Wreath to decorate graves in Arlington National Cemetery each year during Christmas.But the group that investigates charities for questionable behavior says it is looking into whether…

WASHINGTON – Early Saturday morning, a joint U.S.-Israel military attack on Iran began, striking 14 sites as the operation got underway.  President Donald Trump confirmed on February 28, 2026, that the United States and Israel has launched what he described as a “massive and ongoing” military campaign against Iran. In a video message posted to Truth Social, Trump said the primary objective was defending the American people by eliminating “imminent threats” from the Iranian regime. The…

Sen. Susan Collins (R) has introduced legislation that would allow claimants to bypass the five-month waiting period when applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. As the law is currently written, Americans are not eligible to receive payments during this time frame despite already having a confirmed disability. Under the bill proposed by Sen. Collins, alongside Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH), disabled claimants would have the option of receiving benefits immediately after approval in exchange…

LEWISTON, Maine — Lewiston police shut down a section of Pine Street near Howard Street Thursday evening after residents reported hearing at least two shots fired, prompting officers to canvas for evidence and witnesses as investigators worked to determine what happened. Lewiston police responded at about 6:30 p.m., cordoning off the area while searching for shell casings and interviewing people nearby. Witnesses also reported hearing screaming around the same time, though authorities had not said…

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has sent a letter to the Chairman of the Committee on House Administration expressing concern over the proposed Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. In a statement shared Tuesday, the Secretary of State characterized the bill as “the most sweeping federalization of election administration in our nation’s history,” alleging that the law would be “unconstitutional” and “disenfranchise voters.” House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI) has been the leading…

Maine’s teacher hiring standards could become much stricter if a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting children, currently under consideration in the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, passes into law. [RELATED: Kennebunk Teacher Who Hoped Charlie Kirk Would “Rest in Hell” Resigns…] “My goal with this legislation is to ensure the protections that should already be in place are clear, enforceable, and truly make sure children and young people are safe in our schools. It…

A disgraced former Waldoboro state lawmaker forced out of office three years ago for forging signatures is taking a second bite at the political apple.Clint Collamore, running again for state office, has created a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for a political comeback.GoFundMe is traditionally used by people who are legitimately hard up on their luck, such as family tragedies.Callamore, campaigning as an “independent “ for the state house seat from District 45, says on…