The decision by U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, has him joining U.S. Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden in missing Trump’s Tuesday speech.
Maine
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine ICE observers say agents threatened to put them on ‘domestic terrorist’ watchlist
Elinor Hilton and Colleen Fagan have filed a federal suit accusing agents of recording them while they were observing immigration raids, violating their First Amendment rights.
Woman killed in Waterville crash identified
The fatal crash occurred late Sunday morning at the Big Apple on upper Main Street.
Hallowell Valentine’s Day high-speed chase ends in crash, drug charges
A man was in possession of several pounds of cocaine, cocaine base and fentanyl during a 100 mph chase on Central Street last weekend, police said.
119 years in, Skowhegan family jeweler announces shift
The third generation at the family-owned Russakoff Jewelers is changing its focus while keeping tradition alive.
Is there a process for recalling U.S. senators? | Fact brief
Maine lawmakers in 2017 proposed allowing voters to recall any elected official, including federal lawmakers. But a legislative committee voted that it ought not to pass, and the proposal died.
Photos: Maine high school basketball fans pack arenas to cheer on their team
Thousand flock to Portland Expo, Augusta Civic Center and Cross Insurance Center in Bangor during vacation week tournaments.
Live updates: Central, western Maine see cancellations as blizzard rolls in
Coastal Maine is expected to get up to 8 inches of snow, 50 mph winds and areas of flooding from high seas, while the impact is forecast to be milder for inland areas, forecasters say.
Immigration agents wouldn’t tell her their names. What are the rules in Maine?
As a debate plays out nationally, The Monitor found local law enforcement identification practices are largely guided by custom and individual department policies, not legal requirements.
High Peaks Alliance expands outreach, events and conservation efforts
The High Peaks Alliance announced upcoming community events, grant funding and ongoing conservation work across western Maine, highlighting opportunities for public involvement and land protection.