The Latest Breaking News from Maine

Trump Border Chief Says ICE Officer in Fatal Maine Shooting Should Not Have Passed Background Checks

Tom Homan questions ICE's vetting process after a fatal shooting in Maine, highlighting concerns over the officer's past allegations and prompting calls for improved hiring standards.

International Business Times UK · Jul 27

Trump ‘border czar’ says ICE officer in Maine killing should not have cleared vetting

Tom Homan comments on officer’s eligibility to serve after reports that agent’s two ex-wives had accused him of abuse

The Guardian - US · Jul 26

Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for US Senate in Maine

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The Independent UK · Jul 25

Troy Jackson: the Maine lumberjack Democrats believe can beat Susan Collins

Jackson, a prominent workers’ rights advocate and a leading progressive voice, replaces the scandal-plagued Graham Platner

The Guardian - US · Jul 25

In 2012 and 2013, Maine removed two hydroelectric dams from the Penobscot River; river herring later rose from almost zero to more than six million

Maine's Penobscot River shows a remarkable environmental recovery after dam removals. Millions of river herring have returned to the waterway, which was once nearly silent. This ecological success story highlights the impact of removing industrial barriers. Atlantic salmon numbers are also gradually increasing in the restored river. The Penobscot's rebound…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Giant metal roosters spread autism acceptance in Maine after town zoning spat

Giant metal roosters are popping up on lawns in and around a coastal Maine community and as far away as New Zealand in support of a 6-year-old autistic girl and her love of the colorful creations

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Opening A Business At A Young Age: What Frank Berenyi Learned From His First Venture

Frank Berenyi learned the fundamentals of entrepreneurship the way most young founders do: by being responsible for everything, all at once, with no one else to hand the problems to.

International Business Times · Jul 22

Marijuanaville Discusses the History of Medical Cannabis in Maine

Maine has one of the longer medical cannabis histories in the country, a story that stretches back decades and that helps explain why the state's program looks the way it does today. For patients and curious residents alike, knowing how the system developed offers useful context for the choices available…

International Business Times · Jul 21

Relatives of ICE Officer Who Fatally Shot Man in Maine Say He Struggled With Bipolar Disorder, Other Mental Health Issues

David's former wife, Ashley Brouillette, told News Center Maine, an NBC affiliate, that her ex-husband was abusive, saying she endured "a lot of physical, emotional, and mental abuse."

Latin Times · Jul 20

Maine Democrats have found Graham Platner’s replacement. Can he win control of the Senate seat?

ANALYSIS: Graham Platner’s self-destruction was a major blow to progressives, but his replacement proves that their critics don’t have much juice, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK · Jul 20