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Maine, News, Schools and Education

How Maine’s elite private colleges sold Wabanaki land to bankroll early construction

by Reuben M. Schafir March 31, 2026April 1, 2026

Tribes were stripped of millions of acres. Some of that ended up in the hands of Bowdoin and Colby colleges.

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3 takeaways on the proposed Kennebec County budget

by Ethan Horton March 31, 2026March 30, 2026

Spending is up by about 8%, driven partly by a proposal to add 2 new deputies to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.

Maine, News, The Maine Forecast

Northern Maine can expect at least 1 more week of winter

by Drew Johnson March 30, 2026March 31, 2026

Areas north of Bangor can expect snow this week, while most of southern and central Maine can expect rain, though those at higher elevations may see a wintry mix.

Maine, News

New data indicates most arrested in Maine ICE surge had no criminal convictions, charges

by Drew Johnson March 30, 2026March 31, 2026

A new batch of data released by the Deportation Data Project on Monday indicates that out of 192 people arrested by immigration officials in late January, just 12 had criminal convictions.

Maine, News, Politics

Progressives go after Angus King for backing judge nominees who won’t say Biden won in 2020

by Billy Kobin March 30, 2026March 31, 2026

This is not the first time left-wing groups have targeted King for voting to confirm President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

US Supreme Court won’t hear Maine case about parental rights on gender in schools

by Riley Board March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Amber Lavigne sued a Damariscotta-based school district in 2023, arguing it violated her rights by not informing her about her 13-year-old’s gender expression.