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The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 03/13/2026 > suspects-on-loose-following-car-theft-burglaries-at-cannabis-gun-shops-in-androscoggin-county

Suspects on loose following car theft, burglaries at cannabis, gun shops in Androscoggin County

5+ hour, 51+ min ago  (385+ words) Law enforcement officials are searching for two men suspected of taking part in multiple burglaries in Androscoggin County early Friday. The two suspects were spotted at one point in a vehicle stolen from an Auburn residence that was later recovered…...

The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 03/13/2026 > mainers-split-in-reaction-to-messages-among-immigration-agent-and-local-police-leaders

Mainers split in reaction to messages among immigration agent and local police leaders

15+ hour, 37+ min ago  (1346+ words) Maine leaders are divided on the appropriateness of text messages, revealed Thursday, that were sent among local police officials and an immigration agent during a surge of enforcement in January. Some say the communications are normal and a necessary part…...

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pressherald.com > 03/13/2026 > the-best-available-law-enforcement-is-local-letter

The best available law enforcement is local | Letter

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (67+ words) Trust is not something that can be flown in from D.C. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a The Portland Press Herald subscription, you…...

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pressherald.com > 03/13/2026 > inmate-75-dies-in-maine-prison

Inmate, 75, dies in Maine prison

16+ hour, 59+ min ago  (141+ words) Milo Richards was serving a 20-year sentence for gross sexual assault at Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston, according to the Maine Department of Corrections. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you…...

The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 03/13/2026 > arrest-warrant-out-for-hancock-county-probate-judge

Arrest warrant issued for Hancock County probate judge

18+ hour, 12+ min ago  (323+ words) A Hancock County probate judge has had a warrant issued for his arrest after he failed to appear for a hearing regarding unpaid child support payments. The warrant was issued after William Blaisdell failed to appear for Thursday's hearing and…...

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pressherald.com > 03/13/2026 > maine-women-should-not-fear-for-their-safety-in-prison-letter

Maine women should not fear for their safety in prison | Letter

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (292+ words) Maine's top source for news and information. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a The Portland Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles…...

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pressherald.com > 03/13/2026 > town-says-george-stanleys-junkyard-in-greene-will-be-cleaned-up-eventually

Town says George Stanley’s junkyard in Greene will be cleaned up. Eventually.

1+ day, 52+ min ago  (749+ words) GREENE " If you've driven past George Stanley's place on Route 202 recently you may have noticed something peculiar about the property. Mainly that it looks the same as it has for decades. There are still massive mountains of random stuff sprawling…...

The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 03/12/2026 > read-all-of-the-texts-between-portland-south-portland-police-and-immigration-agent

Read all of the texts between Portland, South Portland police and immigration agent

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (156+ words) Read all of the texts between Portland, South Portland police and immigration agent'Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram Text messages obtained by the Portland Press Herald show Portland and South Portland police department leaders were in a group chat with…...

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pressherald.com > 03/12/2026 > recruiters-may-be-targeting-homeless-mainers-for-out-of-state-detox-centers-officials-warn

Recruiters may be targeting homeless Mainers for out-of-state detox centers, officials warn

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (772+ words) Maine service providers and advocates are raising the alarm about the possibility that recruiters may be targeting homeless people to go to out-of-state detox centers. The Maine Statewide Homeless Council this week issued an announcement, warning about reports of individuals…...

The Portland Press Herald
pressherald.com > 03/12/2026 > portland-south-portland-police-texted-with-immigration-agent-during-surge-operation-in-maine

Portland, South Portland police texted with immigration agent during surge operation in Maine

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (1553+ words) Top police officials in Portland and South Portland communicated regularly with a federal agent during the immigration enforcement surge in late January, according to records released Thursday. Text messages obtained by the Portland Press Herald show that while the local…...