The Latest Breaking News from Maine

‘I’m not a secret Nazi’: Graham Platner defends controversial tattoo, says critics misunderstood it

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has changed his stance on a controversial tattoo. He now states he no longer apologizes for the symbol, which resembled a Nazi emblem. Platner claims Jewish leaders understood his explanation after he shared his story. He previously said he got the tattoo in Croatia while…

The Times of India · Mar 15

12-year-old critically injured in second incident involving a child at a Maine ski resort in a week

Local officials said the child, described as a ‘ski racer’, had hit rough ground and tumbled into the nearby forest at a ‘pretty good rate of speed’

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Plane that crashed in Maine spent more time on runway than typical after de-icing, NTSB says

A preliminary report shows that a private jet that crashed in Maine in January spent more than the standard amount of time on a runway after deicing before it took off

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Did the Vikings reach Maine?

An 11th-century Norse coin found in Maine raises the question of whether the Vikings landed there.

LiveScience · Feb 28

Northeast US scrambles to clear piles of snow as new storm descends on the region

The gigantic snowstorm this week across the Northeast United States has dropped piles of snow from Maryland to Maine

The Independent UK · Feb 25

ICE Sued After Observers Claim Agents Used Facial Recognition to Add Them in a 'Domestic Terrorist' Watchlist

Two Maine residents are suing ICE, claiming federal agents used facial recognition and surveillance to label observers as 'domestic terrorists.'

International Business Times UK · Feb 24

Maine’s New “Gym Membership” Law: 5 Hidden Fees That Are Now Illegal in 2026

Maine has enacted strong new protections against hidden gym membership fees this year. A statewide consumer‑protection law now requires gyms and fitness centers to clearly disclose pricing, stop sneaking in extra charges, and make cancellations far easier. For years, Maine consumers complained about confusing contracts, surprise annual fees, and auto‑renewals…

Dinks Finance · Feb 21

How Many U.S. Cities Could Actually Host the Winter Olympics?

Here’s a fun thought experiment as these Games draw to a close.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 18

Why Utility Bills Are Rising in Several Northeastern States This Winter

Utility bills are climbing across the Northeast this winter, and millions of households are feeling the squeeze. From New York to Massachusetts to Maine, residents...

Saving Advice · Feb 16

Explore Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens – 5 Stunning Highlights to Inspire Your Backyard

With 15 unique gardens and miles of coastal waterfront, you'll come home brimming with ideas for your own garden

Homes & Gardens · Feb 15