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Maine high school teacher fired for comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination

by Drew Johnson January 6, 2026January 7, 2026

Derek Brewer, a social studies teacher at Mattanawcook Academy in Lincoln, was fired by the RSU 67 school board in a unanimous vote.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

3 takeaways from Maine’s annual crime report

by Drew Johnson January 6, 2026January 7, 2026

The overall crime rate has steadily declined in Maine since 2021, but some types of crime increased in 2024.

Health, Maine, News

Maine public health experts criticize changes to childhood vaccine schedule

by Joe Lawlor January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Federal health officials on Monday announced a reduction in the number of vaccines recommended for all children.

Maine, News

Environmental group sues feds over delayed horseshoe crab protection decision

by Joe Charpentier January 6, 2026January 8, 2026

At issue is whether the American horseshoe crab should be protected under the Endangered Species Act.

Business, Maine, News

What the Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutdown signals for Maine

by Kelley Bouchard January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

In the wake of federal funding cuts, individual donors now support nearly 90% of Maine Public’s radio, television and online operations.

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Lewiston City Council fights over appointments in first meeting of the year

by Andrew Rice January 6, 2026January 8, 2026

Political battles over committee appointments continued for the new term as Scott Harriman’s reappointment to the school board sparked a lengthy debate.

Business, Maine, News

Disaster loans available for Maine businesses hurt by May downpours, cold spell

by Drew Johnson January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

The federal disaster loans can be used by eligible businesses and nonprofits to pay debts, payroll and other bills that went unpaid due to the weather’s impact.