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Trust the experts — all of them | Victoria-Hugo Vidal

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal January 4, 2026January 4, 2026

I’m not sure exactly why some expertise is valued and others doubted … but I have a few guesses.

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Protesters gather in Portland to oppose Venezuela operation

by Sydney Richelieu January 3, 2026January 3, 2026

Over 100 people convened downtown on Saturday afternoon to protest President Donald Trump’s strike on the South American nation.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine’s delegation reacts sharply to US strike on Venezuela

by Staff Report January 3, 2026January 5, 2026

Some lawmakers are calling the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro a violation of the U.S. Constitution and international law.

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US captures Venezuela’s leader and his wife in a stunning operation and plans to prosecute them

by REGINA GARCIA CANO, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press January 3, 2026January 3, 2026

President Donald Trump insisted the U.S. government would “run the country” at least temporarily and would tap Venezuela’s vast oil reserves to sell “large amounts” to other countries.

Local & State, News

Tropical bird found in northern Maine after being blown off course

by Reuben M. Schafir January 3, 2026January 2, 2026

The purple gallinule, native to the Caribbean, landed in Houlton but was fatally injured by the cold.

Business, Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Sewing up a storm in Madison

by Amy Calder January 3, 2026January 5, 2026

Shirley Lataille sets up her sewing machine on Saturdays at the Kennebec Valley Grange Hall and local people bring her their sewing needs.

Health, Local & State, News

Owner of Lewiston hospital vastly underestimated scope of May data breach

by Hannah Kaufman January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

St. Mary’s parent Covenant Health initially said fewer than 10,000 patients were affected. It now says the data of 478,000 people, including nearly 285,000 in Maine, was compromised.

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Maine child care providers brace for freeze in federal aid

by Joe Charpentier January 2, 2026January 12, 2026

They say they would have to shut down if the Trump administration follows through on its move to withhold $12.3 billion nationwide amid fraud allegations in Minnesota.