Border Patrol agents in Maine make record number of apprehensions

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says Border Patrol agents in Maine made a record number of apprehensions in fiscal year 2025.Agents with the U.S. Border Patrol's Houlton Sector apprehended 725 people in the most recent fiscal year, the period …

Maine Celtics Team Up to Renovate Lewiston Youth Shelter

The Portland-based G-League affiliate of the Boston Celtics has committed to helping with this nonprofit’s renovation project. The team that calls the James A. Banks Sr. Portland Exposition Building home shines not only on the court, but off the court as …

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Jeopardy! Contestants Couldn’t Name This Recognizable Maine Landmark

Over the course of several decades of the game show Jeopardy!, clues about Maine have appeared as part of the program many times. Whether those questions revolve around history, food or Stephen King, Maine has been a topic in some form or fashion on dozens …

Runner struck by vehicle in Portland, Maine dies, police say

A woman who was part of a group of runners has died after she was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street on Thursday night in Portland, Maine. Portland police said they responded to a report of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Franklin …

Governor Mills, MaineHousing Announce More Than 300 Affordable Apartments in Cities Across Maine

With support from the Governor and Legislature, MaineHousing has financed more than 1,000 housing units over the past 12 months alone Governor Janet Mills and MaineHousing today announced the financing for 311 affordable apartments at eight development …

Forged by Nature: How Maine’s Wilderness Inspires Creativity

What could a pottery maker, sailor, and chef have in common? They’re all inspired by Maine’s great outdoors. In this Atlas Obscura video series, we spend the day with Hanako Nakazato, whose colorful pottery reflects the state’s coastal landscapes; Captain …

Border apprehensions up in Maine, overall drop from record highs of Biden era

(The Center Square) – Illegal border crossings and apprehensions continue at the northern border, which saw unprecedented numbers during the Biden administration.  Overall, illegal entries are down but with more Border Patrol agents in the field, they are …

Maine lawmaker receives court-appointed lawyer in delayed domestic violence case

Rep. Lucas Lanigan, a Sanford Republican, has received a court-appointed lawyer after awaiting one for months in his domestic violence case. Sanford police  arrested Lanigan in October 2024 after he allegedly choked his wife when she confronted him and …