Ben Chin, deputy director for the Maine People’s Alliance, joins a campaign that has hit some hurdles after a fast start.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine House speaker endorses Hannah Pingree in governor’s race
Ryan Fecteau says he is supporting Pingree in a crowded race that also includes several other prominent Democrats.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Mills says Maine SNAP recipients will receive full November benefits after USDA decides to issue funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday that it is moving to release the benefits even as the Trump administration appeals court decisions compelling it to fully fund the program.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine travelers anxious over nationwide flight cancellations
At Portland International Jetport, at least 96% of flights are connected to 15 major airports directly impacted by FAA-required cancellations.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Live updates for Week 10 of Maine high school football
Follow the action from Friday’s playoff contests.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Political division serves no one | Letter
I recently traveled to Texas for business and the current political climate was the topic of many side conversations. After dinner one night, a colleague said, “You know, I try to remember that despite our differences, we’re all just people.” We had been treated graciously by everyone we encountered and we reciprocated in kind. I stated […]
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
Hearts of Pine coach, defender in running for USL League One honors
Bobby Murphy is a finalist for coach of the year, while Nathan Messer is in contention for the defender of the year.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Bail revoked for alleged leader of illicit Farmington marijuana operation
A federal judge ordered Lucas Sirois to be held in custody after he allegedly retrieved firearms and made threats while awaiting trial.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Fatal shooting of Aroostook County man who shot deputy, police dog was justified, Maine AG says
Steven Righini, 29, of Portage Lake, was killed by police officers on Feb. 3 after an hourslong standoff.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Whitefield man arrested following Augusta high-speed chase
Robert Arthur Breton, 31, was allegedly out on bail for an incident in which the same deputy who pursued him in a chase Thursday had also arrested him in a previous chase.