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Photos: Maine high school basketball fans pack arenas to cheer on their team

by Rich Abrahamson, Russ Dillingham, Libby Kamrowski Kenny, Joe Phelan and Brianna Soukup February 23, 2026February 25, 2026

Thousand flock to Portland Expo, Augusta Civic Center and Cross Insurance Center in Bangor during vacation week tournaments.

Maine, News, The Maine Forecast

Live updates: Central, western Maine see cancellations as blizzard rolls in

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

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.

Maine, News

Immigration agents wouldn’t tell her their names. What are the rules in Maine?

by Kristian Moravec and Sean Scott The Maine Monitor February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

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.

Community, Maine, News

High Peaks Alliance expands outreach, events and conservation efforts

by Rebecca Richard February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

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.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

In Maine legislative races, recruiting the right candidate is everything

by Randy Billings February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

With less than a month left to qualify for a primary ballot, Republicans and Democrats are still recruiting people to run for dozens of seats in the Maine Legislature.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Susan Collins called the cops because of sidewalk chalk. The woman behind it is running for US Senate.

by Randy Billings February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

Bangor resident Andrea LaFlamme is publicly identifying herself as the sidewalk chalker as she mounts a longshot campaign for US Senate.

Maine, News

How would Maine’s proposed climate superfund work?

by Julia Tilton The Maine Monitor February 22, 2026February 23, 2026

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would require the world’s largest oil and gas companies to pay for the recovery costs of climate-related disasters.