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Who are Maine’s lawmakers taking to Trump’s address to Congress?

by Penelope Overton March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

Every member of Congress can bring one guest to the presidential address, and they often use the privilege to honor a local hero or send a political message.

Maine

Maine immigration group is worried about taking over Portland’s shelter for asylum seekers

by Grace Benninghoff March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

The shelter at 166 Riverside is run by the city and has served hundreds of asylum seekers since 2023 — but it’s unclear how operations will continue after July.

Maine colleges, Sports

Cooper Flagg, Duke basketball prep for showdown in finale

by Drew Bonifant March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

After a memorable home finale against Wake Forest, Flagg and the Blue Devils prep for a rematch with North Carolina.

Business, Maine, News

Rail advocates renew push for passenger service to Bangor

by Kelley Bouchard March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

A bill to be heard this week seeks federal seed funding for a proposal to restore passenger service from Portland through Auburn, Lewiston, Waterville and Bangor to Orono.

Business, Maine

Maine Trust for Local News will reduce some print editions, lay off workers

by Eric Russell March 4, 2025March 5, 2025

The changes include distribution cutbacks designed to reflect the continued shift toward digital readership, as well as 50 full- and part-time layoffs companywide.

Maine, News, Politics

A Maine nonprofit is working to fill the void amid USAID cutbacks

by Joe Lawlor March 4, 2025March 3, 2025

Portland-based Partners for World Health is feeling the ripple effects of cuts in foreign humanitarian assistance made by the Trump administration.

Maine, News

Maine’s seen 6 pedestrian deaths this year already. Last year at this time? None.

by Gillian Graham March 4, 2025March 3, 2025

Half of the pedestrians killed this year were hit in Portland, including a 57-year-old man who was hit by 2 cars Sunday.

Maine, Maine Crime, Politics

Maine lawmakers once again weigh creating trial deadlines in criminal cases

by Emily Allen March 3, 2025March 4, 2025

This is the 3rd time lawmakers are considering a ‘speedy trial’ bill that would force courts to dismiss cases if a defendant waits too long for trial.