The man was carrying “what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can” and was shot by Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County sheriff deputy.
Tyler Lynch
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Protesters demand immigration agents leave Minneapolis after man is shot and killed during crackdown
Democratic officials and protesters on the streets are demanding that federal immigration officers leave Minnesota after a Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis.
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Man shot, killed by federal officers in Minnesota amid immigration crackdown
Minnesota’s governor says federal officers have shot another person in Minneapolis.
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Vote for your favorite Maine Trust 2025 Photo of the Year
Voting is open until the end of the month.
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Vote for the best places to eat and drink in Greater Portland
We are reimagining our annual food awards coverage and want to hear from you. Vote now through the end of January.
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US captures Venezuela’s leader and his wife in a stunning operation and plans to prosecute them
President Donald Trump insisted the U.S. government would “run the country” at least temporarily and would tap Venezuela’s vast oil reserves to sell “large amounts” to other countries.
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Cooper Flagg takes the court | Year in Photos
The Maine Event. Not since Stephen King has a person put Maine on the national map at this scale. Newport native Cooper Flagg captured the attention of basketball fans nationwide with his sheer talent and performances on the court. In 2025, Flagg brought Duke to the NCAA Final Four and became the NBA No. 1 first round draft pick, scooped up by the Dallas Mavericks. He came back to Maine in August to hold a basketball camp with his brother, Ace, for young players. He has thrilled fans at home and in Texas during his games with the Mavericks and in December became the youngest player to ever score 42 points in a game. Though his team is in Texas, Mainers still regard him as The Maine Event.
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Hearts of Pine win over Maine | Year in Photos
In their inaugural season, the Hearts of Pine took Maine by storm. The USL League One soccer team sold out every home game at Fitzpatrick Stadium and set the league’s average attendance record. Each game was a unique experience because of the atmosphere created by the team’s fans. From lighting colored flares in the stands, to chanting, to forming their own band dubbed the Valentine Band, fans showed their eager support for their favorite team.
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A year of protest | Year in Photos
2025 was a year of discontent for many throughout Maine. Numerous protests and rallies were held throughout the state over the course of the year, with many drawing very large crowds. Some were dubbed “No Kings” protests and were part of other national demonstrations opposing many of the policies of the Trump administration, citing the president’s abuse of power and attempts to erode democracy. Protesters’ concerns included the administration’s crackdown on immigration, federal worker layoffs by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, efforts to restrict press freedom and the rollback of environmental laws. At some of the protests, groups of counter protesters gathered to show support for President Donald Trump and his policies.
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Maine fairs and festivals | Year in Photos
A collection of images from the Maine Trust for Local News photographers from agricultural fairs and community festivals throughout the state in 2025.