The was Emmy-winning actor also known for her role in ‘Home Alone’ died ‘following a brief illness’ at age 71.
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Skowhegan officials work to ‘untangle’ their books
Like many towns, Skowhegan is several years behind on audits, although the town manager said there are no signs of issues with municipal finances.
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More than 200 Maine businesses are participating in Friday’s strike. Here’s a list.
Shops, restaurants and others are closing their doors or making donations to organizations that support people affected by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge in Maine.
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Live updates: Maine’s Chief U.S. District Court judge orders ICE to release asylum seeker who was arrested without warrant
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said the increased operation that has gripped the state for more than a week has ended, but protests and demonstrations remain and the aftermath could last months.
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Awards in Augusta, snow, ice fishing, high school sports focus of this week in photos
Central Maine photographers share their favorite shots from Jan. 23-29, 2026. View more Week in Photos galleries Purchase photos from the Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Sign up for Maine Lens our monthly photo newsletter.
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Suburban Propane customers report delivery problems in Maine
Complaints to the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Maine Attorney General have spiked with January’s frigid temperatures.
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Democrats and White House reach deal to avert shutdown and fund Homeland Security for now
Senate Democrats had been threatening to block the spending bill over Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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Maine volunteers form human wall to protect immigrant workers
Immigrant workers at American Roots in Westbrook remain fearful of federal immigration enforcement, despite reports that ICE has scaled down its operations in Maine.
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Gov. Janet Mills backs bill to keep ICE out of schools, hospitals
Mainers largely spoke out in favor of a bill that would protect certain nonpublic areas from access by federal immigration officers, but some have questions.
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Angolan couple’s children ‘traumatized’ after father arrested by ICE, mother says
An attorney for the man says he has no criminal history and was waiting for an immigration court date in 2028.