Earlier this year, Wells became the only town in Maine to officially partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Graham Platner’s controversial Reddit comments featured on ‘The Daily Show’
The Democratic U.S. Senate candidate has come under fire recently for his now-deleted social media posts about racism, sexual assault in the military and police officers.
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Posted inHearts of Pine, Local & State, News, Sports
How a soccer team won Maine’s heart
The Hearts of Pine have sold out every game of their inaugural season and become the best party in Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
What Maine’s back-to-school sales tell us about holiday spending
New state data shows people were willing to spend a little more money this fall, but some shoppers still plan on cutting costs for the holidays.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Canadian tourists, trucks still roll through Jackman amid slump in Maine border crossings
Locals say they have not felt a major drop in traffic in the town, despite data showing a significant decrease in Canadian travelers crossing into Maine this year.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Leslie Bridgers, Local & State, News
New Portland restaurants are leaning into nostalgia | Column
Familiar food and a timeless look are trending.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State
These Mainers are collecting and sharing stories about incarceration
The Freedom & Captivity project will tour the state in November to spread the word about a unique digital archive.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Coast Guard will not remove buoys from Maine waters after pushback
The state stood to lose nearly 150 navigational aids as part of a regional Coast Guard plan to modernize in the era of GPS.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland councilors weigh future of moratorium that halted Live Nation project
Two councilors suggest resolving concerns about the plan by requiring large venues to contribute a percentage of ticket prices to support public transportation, local entertainers and independent venues.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Monday’s rain had minimal impact on Maine’s ongoing drought
‘It’s very clear where people won and lost with this (weather) system,’ said a National Weather Service meteorologist.