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Local & State, News

Brunswick police officer charged with assault

by Drew Johnson March 16, 2026March 17, 2026

Nathan Day was charged in West Bath District Court on Monday, according to the Office of the Maine Attorney General.

Health, Local & State, News, Politics

Maine lawmakers face tough budget questions on creating a SNAP contingency fund

by Billy Kobin March 16, 2026March 17, 2026

The proposal from House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, faces the tall task of getting funded before the Legislature adjourns next month.

Local & State, News

Rainy day in Maine: Locals get outdoors despite wet conditions

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Maine Trust for Local News photographers focus on those who brave the weather.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

UMF hosting Blue Crew robotics team for 2026 season

by Rebecca Richard March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

The University of Maine at Farmington is hosting the Blue Crew Robotics Team this season, giving the regional high school program a dedicated workspace on campus.

Guides, Health, Local & State, News

What you need to know about rabies in Maine

by Jake Freudberg March 16, 2026March 17, 2026

A guide to key questions you may have about rabies and what to do if you suspect an animal has the rare disease.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Former Maine corrections official pleads guilty to stealing over $500K

by Morgan Womack March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Gerald Merrill, 64, of Abbot, is accused of using state-issued credit cards in what prosecutors said was a yearslong scheme.

Local & State, News

ICE agents in Maine did not follow policy when they threatened observers, DHS lawyer says

by Emily Allen March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

An attorney for the Department of Homeland Security said immigration agents inappropriately told Maine residents their names would be added to a ‘domestic terrorists’ database.