Debate on a proposal out of the governor’s office was placed on hold Thursday because tribal leaders were not present.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Victim of Carrabassett Valley shooting remembered as kind, dedicated and creative
Meanwhile, some residents of the small ski resort town are struggling to come to grips with the news of Makayla DeSantis’ fatal shooting.
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Posted inMaine, News
Championships, warm weather & new Belgrade shop make up week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from March 6-12, 2026.
Posted inMaine, News
Town says George Stanley’s junkyard in Greene will be cleaned up. Eventually.
Stanley, a longtime thorn in Greene’s side, is living elsewhere now, but the town said it will still proceed carefully with plans to address his Route 202 property.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Gifford’s Ice Cream gears up for season, with Skowhegan factory back online
The company’s 3 stands, in Bangor, Skowhegan and Waterville, are set to open for the season in the coming days.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Penobscot County officials investigate stabbing at Mattawamkeag home
The victim was taken to a hospital in Lincoln, the sheriff’s office said. Their condition was unclear Thursday evening.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Will Maine hunters be able to tag deer from their phones?
Maine is the only state in the Northeast that doesn’t offer the option to register deer online, according to state officials.
Posted inMaine, News
Snow returns across Maine over the weekend before giving way to rain, warmer temps
Mainers from Kittery to Calais can expect anywhere from 1 to 8 inches of snow Friday night into Saturday, but rain and springlike temperatures are likely to melt it quickly.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Portland, South Portland police texted with immigration agent during surge operation in Maine
Records obtained by the Press Herald reveal how local officials communicated with a federal officer, including on the surveillance of protesters, when more than 200 arrests were made in late January.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Critics slam Palantir donations to Susan Collins. Maine Democrats got them too.
The technology company provides AI-powered tools for mass data collection and surveillance, which are being used in Trump’s mass deportation effort.