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February 29, 2024

Northern border: Agents arrest group of Chinese trying to sneak into Maine from Canada

Border Patrol in Fort Fairfield, Maine arrested a group of Chinese nationals near the northern border with Canada who were illegally seeking entry into the US.

February 29, 2024

Maine Democrats seek comprehensive gun control measures following state's deadliest shooting

Maine lawmakers have introduced extensive gun violence measures, including a 72-hour waiting period for most gun purchases, following the state's deadliest shooting.

February 28, 2024

Maine family that wanted to build world's tallest flagpole to pay $250K permitting fine

The Flagpole View Cabins, built from 2019 to 2022 in rural Maine by the Worcester family, had no environmental permits from the state. The family now has agreed to pay a $250,000 penalty.

February 26, 2024

Maine changing 'chickadee' license plate design after 25 years in use

Maine is discontinuing its iconic "chickadee" license plates, first introduced in 1999, to make way for a newer, simpler design featuring an homage to the state's old flag.

February 26, 2024

East Coast's longest dogsled race cancelled over lack of snow

This year's Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races have been cancelled due to a significant lack of snow on the ground in northern Maine, where the event is typically held.

February 24, 2024

To combat nursing shortage, universities create accelerated 12-month training programs: 'A win-win'

Nurses can now enter the workforce more quickly than before. A new accelerated training program to combat the long-time nursing shortage is gaining popularity across the country.

February 24, 2024

Here's how activists use lobstermen as bait to endanger Maine industry, communities

The death of a whale has activists calling for consumer boycotts and new regulations that threaten the maritime communities that depend on Maine lobster.

February 24, 2024

On this day in history, February 24, 1914, Joshua L. Chamberlain dies, college professor turned Civil War hero

Brig. Gen. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, a Bowdoin College professor who became one of the great heroes of the Civil War, died on this day in history, Feb. 24, 1914.

February 21, 2024

Maine's Democrat governor wants to tackle gun control and mental health in wake of mass shooting

The Lewiston mass shooting which took place in October is also the Pine Tree State's deadliest. Gov. Janet Mills laid out her gun control game plan on Wednesday in response.

February 20, 2024

Democrat Maine governor touts location for a key wind port, seeks to lead in offshore wind energy

Maine's Democrat Governor Janet Mills announced that Sears Island, off the coast of the Pine Tree State, will serve as the location for a new offshore wind port.