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See which county jails in Maine have agreements with federal agencies

by Morgan Womack and Jake Freudberg December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

Several of the state’s county jails have contracts to hold federal detainees, including, under some agreements, those taken into custody by immigration authorities.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Community, News, Times Record

L.L.Bean’s Winter Spectacular projects holiday spirit

by Paul Bagnall December 2, 2025December 4, 2025

A Maine-made holiday-themed animation is being projected on Camp L.L.Bean’s tent leading up to Christmas Eve.

Maine, News, The Maine Forecast

First major snowfall of the season blankets Maine

by Daniel Kool and Morgan Womack December 2, 2025December 5, 2025

Tuesday’s storm prompted schools and government offices to close, and delighted some snow lovers with moments of winter wonder.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine secretary of state opposes using federal immigration database to determine voter eligibility

by Rachel Ohm December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows joined Democratic officials from 11 other states in criticizing the Trump administration’s proposed expansion of its use.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine

A Maine children’s author drew Taylor Swift’s otter shirt

by Ray Routhier December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Chris Van Dusen, of Camden, created the image of 2 otters lounging in the water, which Swift made famous in October in a film promoting her latest album.