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Farmington man tried to kill woman who was ending their relationship, police say

by Donna M. Perry May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

James D. Oakes, 44, of Farmington is charged with attempted murder, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence assault.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine attorney general urges Supreme Court to deny Libby’s request in censure suit

by Randy Billings May 8, 2025May 22, 2025

Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, is asking the high court to restore her voting and speaking rights while her lawsuit against the House speaker plays out.

Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Wilton residents oppose ATV access on McCrillis Corner Road

by Donna M. Perry May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

The change would increase traffic and noise on the road, residents said at a packed meeting Tuesday.

Maine, News

Podcast series on Lewiston mass shooting now available in American Sign Language

by Staff Report May 8, 2025May 9, 2025

The innovative videos are part of an effort by Maine Public, FRONTLINE and the Press Herald to make the award-winning investigative podcast on the Lewiston mass shooting accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing community.

Maine, News, Politics

Collins says Canadian students entering Maine face ‘excessive searches’

by Randy Billings May 8, 2025May 9, 2025

The Republican questioned top Trump administrations officials Thursday about tighter security at the northern border and called for a stronger federal response to illegal marijuana growing operations in Maine.

Maine, Maine Crime, News, Politics

Lawmakers want to combat illegal Chinese weed grows

by Dylan Tusinski May 8, 2025May 9, 2025

But industry advocates testify against 4 bills that would target illicit cannabis operations allegedly associated with Chinese organized crime that have obtained licenses to grow and sell in Maine’s medical market amid a recent law enforcement crackdown.