Tim Rich, a former Bar Harbor restaurant owner, is mounting a longshot bid for one of the most competitive races in the country.
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Is Maine prepared if ICE protests get dangerous?
Demonstrations here have so far remained peaceful, but organizers say they’re concerned about the aggressive crowd-control tactics that federal agents have used in Minnesota and elsewhere.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Maine actor makes her TV debut in current season of HBO Max’s ‘The Pitt’
Elysia Roorbach, a graduate of Mt. Blue High School in Farmington, plays an emergency room patient. She’ll next appear on the show Jan. 29.
Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Wilton-Jay police committee sets new dates for presentations
The Wilton-Jay Police Collaboration Committee canceled a combined meeting and will instead meet with the select boards separately.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Does Maine law require drivers to turn on headlights when using windshield wipers? | Fact brief
Most headlight infractions are punishable by fines of up to $500.
Posted inMaine, News
Auburn extends needle exchange moratorium to continue ordinance discussion
The extension gives councilors more time to work on a needle exchange law.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Auburn council votes to freeze rent increases on mobile home lots
Residents urged the council to take action amid steep rent increases reported over the last year.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Live updates, Jan. 21: Gov. Mills says Maine is committed to residents’ ‘safety and civil rights’
Reports of ICE activity in Maine have intensified, while a Department of Homeland Security leader told Fox News that federal officers have identified over 1,000 targets across the state.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Mountain Valley teachers to expand outdoor learning tools with mini grants
Nearly 100 Maine educators are receiving funding for the first time for 146 outdoor learning projects across the state.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
One year in, Trump’s Maine supporters say he’s doing a great job
President Donald Trump has brought a flurry of broad-reaching changes since taking office one year ago, and they’ve been largely welcomed by Republican voters.