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The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 12/22/2025 > maines-chances-for-a-white-christmas-are-looking-good

Maine’s chances for a white Christmas are looking good

Maine’s chances for a white Christmas are looking good14+ hour, 56+ min ago  (285+ words) Maine should see a white Christmas this year, according to meteorologists who have issued a winter storm watch for parts of the state. After a brief blast of unseasonably mild and rainy weather late last week that also brought high…...

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The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 12/17/2025 > high-wind-rain-and-unseasonable-warmth-on-tap-for-maine

High wind, rain and unseasonable warmth on tap for Maine

High wind, rain and unseasonable warmth on tap for Maine6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (328+ words) Mainers with inflatable holiday decorations in their yards may want to ensure they're tied down tightly: A storm that's forecast to arrive late Thursday is expected to bring high winds, as well as rain and warmer temperatures. The National Weather…...

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The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 12/03/2025 > valley-bangor-girls-basketball-teams-meet-for-special-preseason-matchup

Valley, Bangor girls basketball teams meet for special preseason matchup

Valley, Bangor girls basketball teams meet for special preseason matchup2+ week, 5+ day ago  (826+ words) BINGHAM " Kristin Hermanson has spent many nights on the gymnasium floor at Upper Kennebec Valley High School. This time, however, was different. A 2006 Valley graduate, Hermanson played basketball for longtime coach Gordon Hartwell. Now the head coach at Bangor, she…...

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The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 12/03/2025 > meet-10-midcoast-maine-girls-basketball-players-to-watch

Meet 10 Midcoast Maine girls basketball players to watch

Meet 10 Midcoast Maine girls basketball players to watch2+ week, 5+ day ago  (383+ words) Julianna Allen, Mt. Ararat senior forward: A Varsity Maine All-State selection, the 6-foot-1 Allen was a dominant presence for the Class A champs at both ends of the court with her length, footwork and comfort in handling the ball with…...

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The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 11/24/2025 > are-lifted-pickup-trucks-illegal-in-maine-fact-brief

Are lifted pickup trucks illegal in Maine? | Fact brief

Are lifted pickup trucks illegal in Maine? | Fact brief4+ week, 1+ day ago  (187+ words) Lifted pickup trucks are not illegal in Maine, but they must meet strict requirements to be street legal. Maine law sets the maximum allowable length, height and width of vehicles. Frame height restrictions are based on the manufacturer's gross vehicle…...

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The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 11/21/2025 > maine-mens-hockey-gives-up-four-in-third-falls-to-boston-college

Maine men’s hockey gives up four in third, falls to Boston College

Maine men’s hockey gives up four in third, falls to Boston College1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (187+ words) The University of Maine fell behind by three goals in the second period then gave up four goals in the third period and lost 7-3 to Boston College in a men's Hockey East game on Friday in Boston. The Eagles (7-4-1, 5-2 Hockey…...

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The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 11/20/2025 > maine-lawmakers-wont-take-up-bill-to-prohibit-ice-agents-from-wearing-masks

Maine lawmakers won’t take up bill to prohibit ICE agents from wearing masks

Maine lawmakers won’t take up bill to prohibit ICE agents from wearing masks1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (388+ words) Maine lawmakers won't take up a Portland lawmaker's bill to prohibit federal immigration officers from wearing identity-concealing masks during interactions with the public. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Grayson Lookner, was rejected 6-3 by legislative leaders during a meeting Thursday, meaning…...

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The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 11/20/2025 > border-agents-apprehend-record-number-of-people-in-maine-illegally

Border agents apprehend record number of people in Maine illegally

Border agents apprehend record number of people in Maine illegally1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (234+ words) U.S. Border Patrol agents in Maine apprehended 725 people in fiscal 2025 who were in the country illegally, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. That number exceeds the previous record of 685 apprehensions in 2001 by agents of Houlton Sector Maine, which encompasses the entire…...

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The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 11/08/2025 > maine-mens-basketball-drops-conference-opener

Maine men’s basketball drops conference opener

Maine men’s basketball drops conference opener1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (189+ words) Erik Pratt scored 19 points and Richard Goods had 12 points and 10 rebounds as Stony Brook earned a 71-60 win over Maine in an America East men's basketball game Saturday in Stony Brook, New York. You are able to gift 5 more articles this…...

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The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 11/06/2025 > maine-border-patrol-agent-bragged-about-chicago-shooting-in-text-messages

Maine Border Patrol agent bragged about Chicago shooting in text messages

Maine Border Patrol agent bragged about Chicago shooting in text messages1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (484+ words) A Maine Border Patrol agent who shot a woman accused of crashing into his vehicle in Chicago sent profane text messages to his colleagues bragging about the shooting, according to court documents. "Cool. I'm up for another round of (expletive)…...