Maine Blue Economy Week to spotlight Maine’s $6.8 billion ocean economy and future of marine innovation

Plymouth State University president’s list

PLYMOUTH, New Hampshire — Students have been named to the Plymouth State University president’s list for the spring 2026 semester, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.70 or better for the semester  Local honorees are Cassidy Hanson of Stetson and Isabella Tenney of Orono.

ICE agents ordered to end most vehicle stops after deadly Maine shooting

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said that Monday's killing raised “sufficient critical questions” for her to request that Homeland Security change its policy.

Watch Live: Maine Democratic candidates speak at ICE protest rally in Scarborough

Maine Democratic candidates will be speaking at an ICE protest rally in Scarborough at around noon. The rally comes a day after an ICE officer shot and killed a man in Biddeford. The man has been identified as Joan Sebastian Guerrero, a 26-year-old immigrant from Colombia. He leaves behind a wife and a young daughter. The shooting has been widely condemned by Maine politicians, as well as those seeking office in this year’s midterm elections. It has prompted protests across the state.

Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's critics

NEW YORK (AP) — Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel by doxing, jailing and attempting to deport supporters of the pro-Palestinian movement. The lawsuit, filed in federal court Tuesday, alleges a coordinated campaign among senior officials of President […]

What we know a day after the fatal ICE shooting in Biddeford

The Bangor Daily News is still working to fill in the gaps and verify information circulating widely online.