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Vigilante groups targeting child predators can hinder police investigations 

These types of vigilante groups that do their own investigations to try to catch people soliciting children may not follow all the laws necessary for evidence to make it to court.

How 20 Maine mothers are using a $1,000 guaranteed monthly income

Less than a year into the program, the 20 participating mothers have most often used the funds for housing, transportation and child care.

The rural Democrats at the center of Maine’s gun debate

While Democrats hold advantages over Republicans in the House and Senate, those majorities do not always mean easy victories.

Cable giant Spectrum starts 24/7 news channel in Maine

That’s growing Spectrum’s role in the state’s media scene more than two years after opening a small newsroom here.

Bangor is on pace to triple the number of pedestrian-vehicle crashes this year

Bangor is on track to exceed last year’s 18 pedestrian crashes, only one of which was fatal.

Orono council apologizes to Penobscot Nation for minimizing chief in new signs

The signs were “a metaphor for erasure of Native people and culture,” Town Councilor Sonja Birthisel said.

Woodland residents want to create a better future after government dysfunction

Woodland residents did not have it easy in 2023, beginning when the town office closed for two months after both clerks quit.

A Maine manufacturer of industrial gloves breaks into the consumer market

Tempshield’s high-end “Mainers” gloves and mitts are being sold by iconic Maine retailer L.L. Bean and in some other stores, as well as online.

Oxford County commissioners say sheriff may have committed theft

“We’re not accusing the sheriff of committing any crime. It’s just the potential has made us lose faith in his ability to execute his duties.”

This ‘Unique’ Maine radio show shares everyone’s musical joy

The Radio Hour’s DJs probably laugh more than anyone else on the air in Maine. They can’t help it. They’re having that much fun.

Fantastic felines in the Maine woods

Look at this lynx’s graceful movement and the focus it has on its next meal.

In other Maine news …

Maine saw 16 percent decline in fatal overdoses in 2023

Last month was the 1st in more than 2 years with no fatal overdoses in Portland

Maine will overhaul agency providing special education for preschoolers

FBI tips off police to threat made against Bangor High School

Police arrest sex offender living illegally in Old Town

Rising domestic violence homicides worry Aroostook officials

New $2.5 M state program aims to serve older residents

LUPC staff recommends denying key permit for proposed Wolfden mine

World’s tallest flagpole project no longer happening

Guilford cafe and event space will go up for sale

Convicted child murderer Dennis Dechaine will argue for a new trial

Pro-Palestine protest blocks traffic in Portland

UMaine hockey picks up road win at UMass behind Chabrier, Boija

Northeastern hockey scores three power play goals to beat UMaine

Rockwood scores career-high 24 points to lead UMaine women’s basketball past Bryant

UMaine men’s basketball upsets Bryant at The Pit