Prosecutor accused of misconduct in 'Broadview Six' case resigns, says US attorney 'scapegoated' her

Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, the White House announced on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe funding for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives. Trump’s Office of Management and Budget described the funding cut as focused on “the most harmful government spending.” […]

Defiant Susan Collins tells supporters to ‘debunk the lies’ after a tumultuous week

Many supporters at Friday's rally and fundraiser in Gorham shrugged off Tuesday's ProPublica report on an alleged bribery scheme involving a donor to Collins.

Meatpacking groups say ICE arrests could lead to higher prices and revenue loss

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Meatpacking industry groups raised concerns Friday that recent heightened immigration operations in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma have caused employees to miss work, leading to problems at meat-related businesses that could ultimately raise prices for consumers. The Texas Cattle Feeders Association, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association and Kansas Livestock Association said in a statement […]

They said their apartment on the former Loring base was wet and moldy. Then they got an eviction notice.

The Loring Development Authority and its property manager have not addressed ongoing mold and water damage, residents recently alleged in a lawsuit.

Walpole man sets Maine record with nearly 7-pound tomato

“I waited till the last minute I could,” Leon Busby said. “After that rain we had last weekend I was like, ‘Yeah. It’s time.’”