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In Shenna Bellows’ court battle with Trump, she’s got former DOJ attorneys on her side

by Billy Kobin February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit seeking Maine’s voter registration data.

Business, Community, Local & State, News

Valentine food bags delivered to Fayette seniors living alone

by Rebecca Richard February 23, 2026February 27, 2026

Volunteers assembled and delivered 20 grocery bags filled with food to elderly residents in Fayette ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Local & State, News, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education

Rumford woman shares ‘Black New England’ experience in display

by Bruce Farrin February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

‘Everything is different for us’: Adelaide Solomon-Jordan’s collection includes photos, books and newspapers highlighting people and experiences that have framed the history of Black people in New England.

Local & State, News

Lewiston’s Dr. Milford Wedgewood House to receive award for restoration

by Donna M. Perry February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

The award honors individuals who work to preserve ‘important places in their communities.’

Business, Local & State, News

Property taxes too high? Maine is weighing these 5 fixes

by Daniel Kool February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

A task force of lawmakers, citizens and experts issued preliminary guidance on how to curb rising property taxes in a report to the Legislature last month.

Local & State, News, Politics

Angus King: ‘I cannot in good conscience’ attend Trump’s State of the Union

by Billy Kobin February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

The decision by U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, has him joining U.S. Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden in missing Trump’s Tuesday speech.

Local & State, News

Maine ICE observers say agents threatened to put them on ‘domestic terrorist’ watchlist

by Emily Allen February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

Elinor Hilton and Colleen Fagan have filed a federal suit accusing agents of recording them while they were observing immigration raids, violating their First Amendment rights.