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Susan Collins questions ‘rationale’ for a large-scale ICE operation in Maine
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (479+ words) Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, is questioning the necessity of the large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Maine that city and state officials believe is imminent. Rumors have swirled in recent days that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement may be preparing to deploy…...
Pedestrian hit by trash truck in Bangor Thursday
15+ hour ago (90+ words) BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A pedestrian was hit by a trash truck Thursday morning in Bangor. Bangor Police tell WABI that the crash happened around 7:45 a.m. on Broadway. Officials say the person who was ... BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A pedestrian was hit by…...
Mayors of Lewiston and Portland in Maine warn of possible ICE activity - The Boston Globe
23+ hour, 59+ min ago (798+ words) The mayors of the two largest cities in Maine Wednesday warned residents that they expect Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to soon arrive. Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline and Portland Mayor Mark Dion issued statements saying it is their "understanding" that…...
Two Maine school districts under investigation by US DOE over transgender athlete policies
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (317+ words) MAINE, USA " The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has opened Title IX investigations into RSU 19 and RSU 57 as part of a broader action involving more than a dozen schools and districts in other states." RSU 19 serves Corinna, Dixmont,…...
Maine men’s hockey looks to bounce back from tough Providence trip
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (364+ words) ORONO, Maine (WABI) - Maine started the New Year with a 1-0-1 trip to No. 6 Denver, but went 0-2 at No. 18 Providence last weekend. "Being able to manage the highs and the lows have been a challenge for us. Obviously, it was a…...
No. 1 affirms ranking in Varsity Maine boys hockey poll
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (143+ words) The matchup of last week's top-two teams in the Varsity Maine boys hockey poll played out as a 1-vs.-2 showdown should: three periods weren't enough to settle the duel. In overtime, No. 1 Thornton Academy emerged with a victory over No....
Does Maine have the lowest median income in New England? | Fact brief
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (166+ words) Maine has the lowest median household income in New England, census data shows. Maine's median household income is $71,773, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates from 2019 to 2023. That's below the nationwide median of $78,538. Massachusetts has New England's highest…...
No changes to the Varsity Maine girls hockey poll
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (185+ words) Five teams seem to have emerged as the class of girls hockey this winter, which makes it hard for other teams to crack the Varsity Maine top 5. This is the fourth poll of the season, for the third straight time…...
Maine’s indie movie houses showcase the best – and weirdest – out there
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (127+ words) A new year refocuses movie fans" attention on Maine"s indie movie houses, who continue to program the best, brightest and occasionally weirdest cinematic treasures. Here are our inaugural 2026 picks for the best indie movie bets playing through the end…...
Two Maine DOT workers killed in crash at highway construction site in Waterville - The Boston Globe
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (265+ words) Two workers were killed in a crash at a construction site on a Maine highway Tuesday morning, authorities said. The crash happened shortly before 9:40 a.m. on Interstate 95 south in Waterville, State Police said in a statement. Before the crash, crews had…...