The devastating wildfires have killed 7 people so far.
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Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
Rep. Golden among Democrats to support immigration crackdown bill
The bill, which was supported by 48 Democrats, would require the detention of immigrants in the country illegally who are charged with shoplifting, theft, burglary and larceny.
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Posted inMaine
Judge’s ruling acknowledges that hundreds of Mainers’ rights are being denied
The state could be on a path to a widespread reform after a Superior Court justice ruled that many people facing serious criminal charges haven’t received the court-appointed lawyer they are entitled to under the Constitution.
Posted inNation / World
Biden cancels final overseas trip of his presidency as fires rage in California
The trip was meant as a coda to the second Catholic U.S. president’s time in the White House and a final opportunity to showcase the strength of American alliances before he leaves office on Jan. 20.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Local Sports, News, Sports
Former Lewiston, USM star is first Maine player to join Hearts of Pine soccer team
Portland’s new professional soccer team adds Khalid Hersi to its roster.
Posted inNation / World
Mexico’s President Sheinbaum offers sarcastic response to Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ comment
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum noted that the Gulf of Mexico had been named that way since 1607 and proposed dryly that North America should be renamed ‘América Mexicana.’
Posted inMaine, New England
Gov. Mills to attend state funeral for Jimmy Carter
The celebration of the 39th president’s life will be held at the Washington National Cathedral.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Gunfire reported in downtown Lewiston
At about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, a woman who lives near Androscoggin Avenue called police to report she heard five shots that seemed to come from the area of Bartlett Street hill.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Sabattus man gets 35 months for dealing crack cocaine
A judge says he imposed a sentence that is in keeping with the policy of the U.S. Department of Justice to treat powder cocaine and crack cocaine crimes equally.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County seeks state takeover of Byron Road
The road was washed out in June 2023 and the state agreed to help stabilize the road but did not want to take it over.