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Data shows sharp increase in ICE arrests across Maine

Roughly 2% of individuals detained in Maine between January and July of this year had a criminal history.

'It'll hit us hard': Maine lobstermen fear impact of Canadian tariff

In two weeks, Canada's prime minister plans to respond to the Trump administration's tariffs with retaliatory tariffs of his own against America…

Sen. King says escalating trade war could 'devastate' Maine's lobster industry

King says Canada plans to impose a 25% tariff on American lobster starting in September.

9-year-old Maine girl gives lemonade stand earnings to food bank

Nine-year-old Ivy Lou Nibarger of Woolwich handed the Bath Food Bank $500 on Tuesday.

North Berwick could vote to ban data centers in November

Voters in North Berwick will be asked how the town should define data centers and whether to ban them permanently.

Windham looks to transform old middle school into community hub

Town leaders are asking residents to approve $19.5 million to cover the cost of renovations.

Canada's retaliatory tariffs could hit Maine businesses hard

On Monday, Canadian Prime Minister Matt Carney said his country would match U.S. tariffs "dollar for dollar."

Federal prosecutors seek to revive Abrego Garcia human smuggling case

Federal prosecutors are asking an appeals court to reinstate the human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Protesters in Biddeford call for ICE to leave Maine, be abolished after deadly shooting

Protesters are once again calling for ICE to leave Maine or even be abolished.

Sen. Collins urges Pres. Trump to hold off on new tariffs

Maine Senator Susan Collins is urging the Trump administration to hold off on new tariffs that could drastically affect Maine businesses.

Family of Rockland 12-year-old killed by school bus reacts to plea deal

The plea deal in the death of a 12-year-old Rockland boy is drawing new reaction from family and the community.

Maine farmers and John Deere speak out against global tariff war

Ben Whatley and his family run Whatley Farm say farmers in Maine and across America are being hurt by President Trump's tariff war.

Thousands gather for tree lighting in Monument Square

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Thousands gathered in Monument Square to watch Portland's annual tree lighting.Standing at 40 feet tall, the lighting of the…

Former FBI agents urge cities to rethink security barriers after van attacks in Spain

In recent years, cars and trucks have become the weapon of choice for mass-casualty terrorist attacks in the Europe and the United States.The at…

US senator says Russia can expect hard-hitting sanctions

RIGA, Latvia (AP) Russia can expect hard-hitting sanctions from United States lawmakers if an investigation proves that Moscow interfered in the…