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Maine lawmakers look to regulate AI use in mental health care

by Hannah Kaufman February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

Some say the use of artificial intelligence can be harmful in therapeutic settings, while others say it’s a useful tool.

Maine, News

Tourists from Maine stuck in Mexico amid violence following death of cartel boss

by Gillian Graham February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

Radio host Blake Hayes said he could see fires across Puerto Vallarta from the roof of his hotel.

Nation & World, New England

Feds investigate shooting at New Hampshire-Canada border crossing; suspect hospitalized

by KATHY McCORMACK and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

The incident occurred early Sunday in the town of Pittsburg, which also borders Maine and Vermont.

Maine

Photo: Gardiner sidewalk cleanup preparation underway

by Stacy Blanchet February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

The storm is expected to drop 2-5 inches of snow by late Monday.

Maine, News, Politics

In Shenna Bellows’ court battle with Trump, she’s got former DOJ attorneys on her side

by Billy Kobin February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit seeking Maine’s voter registration data.

Business, Maine, News

Property taxes too high? Maine is weighing these 5 fixes

by Daniel Kool February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

A task force of lawmakers, citizens and experts issued preliminary guidance on how to curb rising property taxes in a report to the Legislature last month.

Maine, News, Politics

Angus King: ‘I cannot in good conscience’ attend Trump’s State of the Union

by Billy Kobin February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

The decision by U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, has him joining U.S. Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden in missing Trump’s Tuesday speech.

Maine, News

Maine ICE observers say agents threatened to put them on ‘domestic terrorist’ watchlist

by Emily Allen February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

Elinor Hilton and Colleen Fagan have filed a federal suit accusing agents of recording them while they were observing immigration raids, violating their First Amendment rights.