Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were told to no longer make most traffic stops after deadly shootings in Biddeford and Houston, but President Donald Trump has forced a reversal of that temporary policy shift.
Billy Kobin
Staff Writer
Billy covers politics for the Press Herald. He joined the newsroom in 2026 after also covering politics for the Bangor Daily News for about two and a half years. Before moving to Maine in 2023, the Wisconsin native reported for the Courier Journal in Louisville, Kentucky, and the Indianapolis Star after graduating from Northwestern University. Billy feels like Maine is right where he needs to be, and apart from reading and enjoying music, he loves getting outside to run, hike, bike, ski and play soccer with friends and family.
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How each Maine county is picking its delegates to the convention to replace Graham Platner
The Democratic committees in each of Maine’s 16 counties are meeting to pick delegates for the statewide convention July 25.
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ICE agents to pause most traffic stops after deadly Maine shooting
Since last week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have shot and killed 2 people, in Biddeford and in Houston. Each case involved traffic stops and victims who were not the original targets of ICE operations.
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What Susan Collins, Angus King and Maine officials are saying about the deadly ICE shooting
Federal officials have released few details about the Monday morning shooting that came as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents sought to detain a man in Biddeford.
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Why is Graham Platner officially dropping out Monday?
Platner and his team did not explain why he is taking until Monday, the last day to officially remove his name from the ballot.
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Troy Jackson files to explore Senate run in case Graham Platner drops out
Graham Platner’s political allies have all but abandoned him in the wake of a Maine woman accusing him of sexual assault.
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Supreme Court ruling may help widen money advantage for Collins and Republicans in Senate race
Republican-aligned groups have already sought to give U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, an advertising lead over Democrat Graham Platner.
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Maine voters view which party controls Congress as more important than ‘character’ of candidates
The results from The New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll hint at voter motivations in Maine’s high-profile races this year, including the US Senate contest.
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How Maine differs from the other state with ranked-choice voting
Alaska and Maine are the only states to use ranked-choice voting in certain statewide elections. Looking at how things work in Alaska offers perspective on whether Maine is actually slow in delivering results.
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Republicans got their preferred Paul LePage opponent, but Maine’s 2nd District race is far from over
State Auditor Matt Dunlap rose above the preferred choice of national Democrats, state Sen. Joe Baldacci, to win the primary. Republicans say they are happy that former Gov. Paul LePage is facing him in November.