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Sen. King joins Democrats supporting bill detaining migrants accused of crimes

by Mary Clare Jalonick Associated Press January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

The new Democratic strategy is a shift from Trump’s first term when Democrats openly and aggressively fought Trump on most issues.

Maine, Politics

Mills’ budget would increase cigarette tax, continue free community college

by Rachel Ohm January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

The $11.6 billion 2-year budget represents a 10% spending increase and also includes a number of changes in the Department of Health and Human Services.

Amy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel

Spread some kindness in the new year

by Amy Calder January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

We should take what steps we can, no matter how small, to help make the world a better place in 2025, Amy Calder writes.

Maine, Morning Sentinel, News

Maine youth ice hockey is losing players. No one is sure how to stop it

by Dylan Tusinski January 10, 2025January 13, 2025

The number of youth players in Maine is down 15% over the last 20 years.

Business, Maine, Morning Sentinel

Thrift Store to benefit hospice patients will open in Waterville

by Amy Calder January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

The Andwell Hospice Thrift Store will open next month in downtown Waterville, with the proceeds to benefit Andwell hospice clients who are uninsured or underinsured.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Our photographers focus on skiing, hockey, first legislative session of 2025 this week

by Rich Abrahamson, Anna Chadwick and Joe Phelan January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Jan. 3-10, 2024

Business, Maine, News

Maine regulator clashes with lobstermen at turbulent meeting, withdraws catch size rules

by Gillian Graham January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Lobster harvesters and dealers said the proposed change would have eliminated the most lucrative segment of their catch.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Maine State Police overtime reaches record $8.5M

by Morgan Womack January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Agency leaders say the costs are ‘inevitable’ as staffing issues and demands on the agency force troopers to work long hours, with some accruing 6 figures in OT in addition to their regular pay.