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Feb 16, 2026
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May 21, 2026 ∙ 1 min
Hundreds pay respects to Maine pioneer Gerald Talbot in Portland
Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, kisses her father's casket as her sister, Portland City Councilor Regina Phillips, holds back tears during a celebration of life. Gov. Janet Mills was among the dignitaries speaking at the memorial service honoring the state’s first Black legislator on Thursday, when many said his legacy of standing up for justice will be carried on. Read the full article in the Portland Press Herald.
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May 19, 2026 ∙ 1 min
8 former Long Creek detainees allege ‘unimaginable abuse’
A 234-page lawsuit, filed Friday, recounts the experiences of former residents who were held at the youth detention center in the 1990s and allege they were physically and sexually abused by staff.
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Apr 1, 2026 ∙ 1 min
A bill to give Maine jails more leeway with immigration authorities is on track to become law
Proponents say the bill — passed by the Legislature this week and expected to be signed by Gov. Janet Mills — clarifies an existing law and would allow sheriffs to turn away federal immigration officers in some instances.
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