Nationwide, 22 states rely solely on publicly operated prisons.
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5 on crashed plane named, but still no formal identification by officials
Federal investigators are in communication with families impacted by the Sunday crash that killed 6 people, the Bangor airport director said.
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Live updates, Jan. 28: Maine ICE operation continues as business groups urge Congress to rein in agency
Federal officials have claimed 200 arrests since last week and the impacts have rippled out to businesses and schools. How long Maine will see increased ICE presence remains unknown.
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In the depths of winter, look to Maine’s movie theaters for horror, whodunits, anime and classics
Plus, the Maine Outdoor Film Festival presents a collection of short films celebrating Maine’s endangered waterways and the people fighting daily to preserve them.
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Mainer Amy Allen goes for Grammy repeat
She grew up in Windham and made her first recordings while at Waynflete School in Portland. On Sunday, she’ll try to win her second consecutive Songwriter of the Year Grammy.
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Go inside Bethel’s mineral museum, where Maine gemstone history shines
Experts say Maine tourmaline continues to shape regional culture and identity, from museum exhibits and scientific research to jewelry, education and local commerce.
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Clover Health Care hosts ‘Right-Sizing’ belongings | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Clover Health Care at 440 Minot Ave. in Auburn is hosting “Right Sizing — Creating Space for What Matters” on Feb. 12 from 3-4 p.m. Presented by Tony Poulin, owner of Meservier & Associates of Auburn, the program will speak to the challenges of changing residences and how to right-size a lifetime […]
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Western Maine courts lead rollout of eCourts system
Maine’s judicial branch is continuing its phased rollout of the Maine eCourts system, moving closer to statewide digital court operations in 2026.
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How accurate is AI’s ‘Most Maine Man in the World’? | Column
Although a video spoofing the popular Dos Equis ads features several clever takes on the ultimate Mainer, there are shortcomings.
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Here are the major proposals from Gov. Mills’ State of the State address
A statewide ban on cellphones in schools, $300 relief checks, investments in housing and more.