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Maine’s proposed data center moratorium could scuttle project at Jay mill

by Drew Johnson 10 hours agoMarch 13, 2026

A developer hopes to transform part of the former Androscoggin Mill into a data center, but pending state legislation threatens that plan.

Local & State, News

Suspects on loose following car theft, burglaries at cannabis, gun shops in Androscoggin County

by Drew Johnson 12 hours agoMarch 13, 2026

The two suspects were spotted in a Ford F-150 Lightning that was stolen in Auburn and later recovered in Westbrook, the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said.

Nation / World, News

US orders 2,500 Marines to Mideast after almost 2 weeks of war

by JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and MIKE CORDER Associated Press 14 hours agoMarch 13, 2026

In an interview with Fox News, President Donald Trump said the war would end ‘when I feel it in my bones.’

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Mainers split in reaction to messages between immigration agent and local police leaders

by Morgan Womack and Rachel Estabrook 15 hours agoMarch 13, 2026

Some officials described the messages among a Homeland Security agent and 2 high-level police officials as normal, while others criticized their content and tone.

Hearts of Pine, News, Sports

Hearts of Pine fans chase that elusive goal: Getting tickets

by Steve Craig 15 hours agoMarch 13, 2026

With games all but sold out for a second straight season, snagging admission to see Maine’s pro soccer team is difficult, frustrating and potentially cost prohibitive.

News

Arrest warrant issued for Hancock County probate judge

by Drew Johnson 18 hours agoMarch 13, 2026

William Blaisdell, who was suspended from practicing law last year, missed a court hearing Thursday concerning unpaid child support payments.

Local & State, Politics

Janet Mills has a new Supreme Judicial Court nominee

by Billy Kobin 19 hours agoMarch 13, 2026

The nomination of Chief Deputy Attorney General Chris Taub is the 7th the governor has made to fill a vacancy on Maine’s highest court.

Local & State, News

Chellie Pingree urges feds to address delays hobbling affordable housing in Maine

by Hannah LaClaire 20 hours agoMarch 13, 2026

The congresswoman called for action in response to a Press Herald analysis that showed the Build America, Buy America program is slowing construction.