Several asylum seekers arrested in Maine during U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s recent operation had long waits for hearings in immigration court.
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Judge dismisses animal cruelty lawsuit against Maine Lobster Festival
In a suit filed by PETA, the court determined individuals do not have a legal right to be free from conduct they find personally offensive.
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7th school district added to Maine lawsuit challenging transgender policies
The Maine Human Rights Commission is suing districts over policies about transgender athlete participation in sports, which it say conflicts with state law.
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Some Maine businesses stay open during national strike but plan to donate proceeds
Many say they will give a portion of sales to groups helping immigrants and other community members.
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Lawsuit filed in 2025 crash that injured Monmouth police officer
Dana Wessling, a Monmouth police lieutenant, has filed a civil suit against 42-year-old Sean McNeil, of Minot.
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Volunteers count Maine’s homeless population in the bitter cold
Teams went out Thursday for the Point-in-Time count, an annual survey of homeless people across the country.
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Lewiston High School students march in protest of ICE
At the end of classes Friday, the group of about 60 made the march, holding up signs and stopping now and then to chant at passing traffic.
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Coast Guard searching for Massachusetts fishing crew after distress call leads to discovery of body, debris
It is unclear how many people were on board the Lily Jean, a 72-foot vessel once featured in a documentary on the dangers of deep-sea fishing.
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Small fire forces evacuation of Farmington classroom
A piece of clothing going through a print screening dryer catches fire at Foster Career and Technical Education Center.
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Mystery Photo for Feb. 1, 2026
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.