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March 14, 2024

Maine priest, during Lent, urges taking time to acknowledge God's constant presence among us

Fr. Kyle Doustou, a priest from Maine and the chaplain of the University of Maine's Newman Center, shared reflections on what it means for God to truly be with humanity always.

March 11, 2024

GOP AGs warn Maine to kill 'totalitarian' bill making sanctuary state for sex-change surgeries, or be sued

16 GOP attorneys general are sending a warning shot to Maine for a proposed bill that would establish the state as a sanctuary for sex-change surgeries for minors.

March 7, 2024

First American woman to race sailboat alone nonstop around world hopes to inspire other girls to sail

Cole Brauer, 29, from Maine, successfully completed the Global Solo Challenge on Thursday, March 7, becoming the first American woman to race a sailboat nonstop around the world.

March 7, 2024

Maine mass shooting suspect Robert Card had traumatic brain injuries, new scan shows

Army reservist Robert Card, who allegedly shot and killed 18 people in Lewiston, Maine, had signs of traumatic brain injuries, a newly released scan found.

March 7, 2024

Maine considers bill that would establish 'legal right' to abortion, transgender surgical procedures

Maine considers bill that would legalize abortions and transgender procedures and protect clinicians from facing penalties.

March 5, 2024

Pat Collins, mother of GOP Maine Sen. Susan, dead at 96

Patricia "Pat" Collins, a lifelong public servant and mother of six — including Republican Maine Sen. Susan Collins — died Tuesday. She was 96.

March 4, 2024

China-linked US pot farms spark raids, calls for stronger crackdowns

Chinese investors and Asian criminal organizations may be taking over the illicit marijuana trade in the U.S., sparking calls for stronger crackdowns across the country.

March 4, 2024

Maine commission to hear from family members of Lewiston mass shooting victims

An independent commission, appointed by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, is investigating the deadliest mass shooting in Maine's history, which occurred on Oct. 25, 2023.

March 1, 2024

Disruptive, intoxicated passengers get Newark-bound United flight diverted to Maine

A Newark-bound United Airlines flight from London was diverted to Bangor, Maine, after two apparently intoxicated passenger caused a disruption on board.

March 1, 2024

US lobster industry grapples climate change, whale protection regulations as catches drop

The lobster fishing industry in America, primarily based in Maine, has faced challenges leading to a decline in catch. Factors include changing ocean conditions.