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School bus driver charged with manslaughter in Rockland student’s death

by Drew Johnson January 17, 2026January 21, 2026

Rockland police arrested Jeffery Colburn, 65, of Camden, on Thursday. He has pleaded not guilty.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Man arrested in Skowhegan homicide after N.H. pursuit

by Amy Calder January 17, 2026January 21, 2026

Dane Burke, 55, was arrested in connection with the killing of Nichole Jackson, 46, of Skowhegan.

Local & State, News, The Maine Forecast

Light snowfall expected Saturday throughout Maine

by Salomé Cloteaux January 17, 2026January 17, 2026

Drivers should plan on slippery road conditions.

Amy Calder, Columns, Community, Local & State, News, Op-Eds

Wilton farmer stays in his van in Waterville while working as a chef | Column

by Amy Calder January 17, 2026January 16, 2026

Loto Lakewood proved to be a philosophical sort, conversing easily on everything from the value of homesteading to the joy of living with kittens, Amy Calder writes.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Cumberland County DA says she is willing to prosecute illegal use of force by ICE agents

by Emily Allen January 16, 2026January 17, 2026

As Maine communities brace for a possible enforcement surge, Jacqueline Sartoris said in an interview that she’s concerned about use of force by federal agents in Chicago and Minneapolis.

Hearts of Pine, News, Sports

Hearts of Pine add two defenders for 2026

by Steve Craig January 16, 2026January 20, 2026

Portland signs Esteban Espinosa and brings back Mo Mohamed.

Local & State, News

Lewiston residents, officials talk fears as ICE action looms: ‘Nobody wants to come out’

by Joe Charpentier and Mark LaFlamme January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

A day after residents packed a forum with city officials over concerns of a possible federal operation, many of the immigrant shops in Lewiston’s downtown Friday were at a near-standstill.