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Maine, Mark LaFlamme, News

The arrest of a 14-year-old in Lewiston was shocking. Let’s keep it that way | Column

by Mark LaFlamme September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

Kids 14 years old or younger are now involved in city’s gun problem. It can’t become commonplace, Mark Laflamme writes.

Maine, News

Bates College administrator takes care of Lake Andrews and its famous ducks | Face Time

by Kendra Caruso September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

Geoffrey Swift is the college’s vice president for Finance and Administration and treasurer.

News

RFK Jr. guilty of administrative malpractice | Letter

by Deb Sayer September 24, 2025September 23, 2025

At the Sept. 4, 2025 Senate oversight hearing, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once again argued that he has the prescription that will fix the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and America’s health problems. I was a health care provider for 40 years. If I practiced like Kennedy, […]

Maine, News, Politics

Advocates, opponents of red flag law in Maine step up campaigns as election nears

by Drew Johnson and Rachel Ohm September 23, 2025October 15, 2025

In the last week, supporters of Question 2 released their first television ad, while opponents launched a new campaign against the referendum. The two sides also met for a debate.

Maine, News, Schools & Education

Feds cut funding for Maine high school program, citing diversity concerns

by Joe Charpentier September 23, 2025September 24, 2025

The program, which helps low-income students in central and western Maine get into college, ‘conflicts’ with the federal government’s goals, the Trump administration said.

Maine, News

Maine anti-trafficking program may cut services over funding uncertainty

by Rachel Ohm September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

Portland-based Preble Street has relied on federal dollars to run its anti-trafficking program since 2013, but said it still hasn’t gotten word on new funding expected to be available starting next week.

Maine, News

Federal judge in Maine orders release of 3 Ecuadorian men before bond hearings

by Emily Allen September 23, 2025October 15, 2025

The order comes as several civil rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine, announced a class action lawsuit against the federal government over ICE actions.