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Gov. Mills proposes $2.25M for Planned Parenthood, family planning to offset cuts passed by Congress

by Billy Kobin January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

The Democratic governor said the supplemental funding will offset cuts signed into law by President Donald Trump last year.

Business, Maine, News

Oxford Casino sues to block tribal iGaming

by Reuben M. Schafir and Morgan Womack January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

The lawsuit claims the exclusive right to operate internet gambling granted to the Wabanaki Nations is a ‘race-based monopoly.’

Health, Maine, News

Social media plea leads to kidney donation in Maine

by Joe Lawlor January 27, 2026January 31, 2026

Sarah Konchalski, of Wayne, donated a kidney on behalf of Gorham resident Matt Doyen, putting him higher on the registry’s transplant list.

Maine

ICE arrested Angolan man on his way home from visiting newborn in the hospital, pastor says

by Emily Allen January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

More than 200 people have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement since enforcement surged last week, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Business, Maine, News

Land bank eyes Hartland tannery for redevelopment

by Jake Freudberg January 26, 2026January 28, 2026

The Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority finalized its acquisition of the property, which it aims to clean up for future development.

Maine, News

Asylum seeker detained by ICE on Friday had no criminal history in Maine, attorney says

by Emily Allen January 26, 2026January 27, 2026

Francoise Makuiza is one of more than 200 people arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Maine since an enforcement surge began last week.

Maine, News

Tensions emerge between Maine gun owners and Trump over deadly Minnesota shooting

by Billy Kobin January 26, 2026January 27, 2026

State and national gun rights groups often aligned with Trump pushed back on his administration’s comments after an agent killed Alex Pretti in Minnesota.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Despite outcry, UMaine will demolish its oldest building

by Riley Board January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

A campaign to save Crossland Hall focused on its role as a home for the Franco-American Centre, but officials said the building has outlived its useful life.