Juan Sebastián Carvajal-Muñoz is in the country legally on an H-1B visa for work. His lawyers said agents broke his car window and held him for an entire day.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Maine
This food critic’s been diving deep into Greater Portland breakfasts for 20 years
Dan Zarin has critiqued nearly 120 morning meals for The Bollard since 2006.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine trans athlete bill faces a test before the Legislature today. Here’s how to watch.
Lawmakers will debate the measure, which has been approved as a statewide referendum, on Tuesday morning.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News
Farmington, Wilton cannabis businesses to capitalize on April 20 rush
With a mix of medical and recreational retailers concentrated along Route 2, Farmington and Wilton have become local hubs for consumers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine makes a high-stakes bet to protect its waterways
With extreme weather on the rise, the state is embracing an ancient, low-tech method of using dormant cuttings to stabilize shorelines.
Posted inCommunity, News
What to do for Earth Day in central Maine
Activities in late April include cleanup events, readings and happy hours.
Posted inCommunity, News
Skowhegan police report 12-year-old girl found
The girl was last seen between 3 and 7:30 a.m. Sunday, police said; she was found in Westbrook on Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine home sales, prices stayed level in March
Both sales and prices last month were unchanged from March 2025.
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump as he pushes back in feud over Iran war
‘We join with Pope Leo XIV in calling the faithful to pray for peace,’ a spokesperson for the Portland Diocese said.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Maine candidate will no longer accept endorsement from Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations
Jordan Wood, who is running for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, said he’ll give U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell’s donation to a local food bank.