The recent winter brought more than snow to Lewiston and Portland. A sudden increase in ICE patrols sparked fear among immigrant families, especially those from Somalia, Afghanistan, the Congo, Angola and Ukraine. Their worries were clear in hushed conversations and hurried steps through town street
The idea that Maine could become a cheap source of clean power for the rest of New England is not new. In the past, rail companies and later highways turned the state into a getaway for city folk. That model has worked well for tourism, but it left most of Maine’s natural beauty in private hands and
Senator Dan Foreman faces a tough challenge from Rep. Lori McCann in the next primary. McCann has already proven she can win close contests, beating him by 200 votes in a three‑way race two years ago. In that same year, Foreman won by about 400 votes. The real test is the general election.
The 1980s were a golden age for sports cars, and while some models faded into obscurity, a handful have kept their charm. These vehicles are not just nostalgic relics; they still fetch high prices and command respect from collectors worldwide. The Buick GNX, a limited‑run special edition, was born
It is rare to find a moment that feels like the right time and place for love. A woman who usually keeps her private life close to her chest has a secret she saved for herself. Now, on Valentine’s Day weekend, she finally shares it. She met a man after a work meeting with an older gentleman w
The seventh season of the popular business show came in 2015, and among the hopefuls was a pair who called their suitcase “Trunkster. ” The idea was simple: a bag that rolls up and down, has a USB port, can be tracked with GPS, and even weighs itself. It was expensive – about $500 – but the founders
The world of film is changing fast. A new kind of artificial intelligence can create full movies from a simple description in just minutes, and it costs only pennies to run. This means that making a movie no longer needs huge budgets, large crews or big studios. Early demos show the power of this t
In today’s market, picking the right shares is more important than simply buying an index. Two companies stand out for investors who want to earn extra cash through options while keeping their risk in check. One of them is a cybersecurity firm that has bounced back from a long decline. After months
Zelensky delivered a sharp message at the Munich Security Conference, calling Russia’s president a “slave to war” and warning that the conflict will not end by giving up territory. He compared current negotiations to the 1938 Munich Agreement, where European powers gave in to Hitler before World War
NASA is working hard to stop fuel leaks on its big rocket before the next test. The Space Launch System (SLS) used for Artemis missions has had a problem with hydrogen leaking during fueling. The leak caused a practice countdown to stop early in February. Scientists traced the problem to the
