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Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump as he pushes back in feud over Iran war

by WILL WEISSERT, JOSH BOAK and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

‘We join with Pope Leo XIV in calling the faithful to pray for peace,’ a spokesperson for the Portland Diocese said.

Rangeley Roots Salon is continuing the tradition of guessing when ice-out will be called on Rangeley Lake.

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.

The U.S. senator from Massachusetts will speak about taking on billionaires and Wall Street, while fighting for workers.

The mallard drake and his mate busied themselves with their nest amid warming weather.

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

The federal gas tax was first imposed in 1932 as an effort to increase revenue during the Great Depression.

Maine offers a range of refunds and tax credits. Taxes and requests for extensions are due Wednesday.

New techniques and strategies keep firefighters sharp, as seen when they took on a fire last week on College Street.

RSU 73 administrators said chronic absenteeism is often linked to inconsistent home routines rather than student behavior.

See The Second City improv comedy troupe in Gardiner, and singer Mary Fahl in Portland.