Ali Mohammed Ali Abdullah told immigration officials he had come to Maine hoping to find work.
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Waterville’s Purnell Wrigley Field is not moving, mayor says
Mayor Michael Morris said the city ‘remains committed to collaborating’ with neighbors and stakeholders amid ongoing complaints about the use of the youth baseball field.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
How to avoid scams, according to Maine fraud experts
If an online message seems suspicious, or triggers a strong emotional response, pause and verify what you can before responding.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Sister offered a home to troubled teen before Chelsea double homicide
The woman testified in the second day of a hearing at the Capital Judicial Center to determine whether the boy will be tried as an adult.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
How ranked-choice voting will factor into the Maine governor primaries
Both the Democratic and Republican sides feature wide-open races ahead of the June 9 primaries. Ranked-choice voting will likely decide the winners.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Tariff refunds won’t benefit many Maine businesses, consumers
Importers that do get refunds say they have no apparent way to reimburse consumers for tariff costs passed along to them.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Democrats to spend more than $8M to hold Jared Golden’s Maine seat
Democrats have held the seat since 2018, but the district has voted for Donald Trump 3 times. Republicans are spending big, too.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Body of lobsterman recovered in Down East bay
Thomas West, 63, of Steuben, was found dead Wednesday in Dyer Bay, according to the Maine Marine Patrol.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Susan Collins backs Republican plan to fund ICE, Border Patrol
Two Republicans voted no, and Collins was not one of them.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
More Maine high schoolers are looking to Canada for college
Amid increased political pressures on American higher education, and the rising cost of college, some Maine students are heading across the border.