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A New England guy. The Sea, Sox, and Justice. With Kindness, No Fear or Envy.
There will be no moaning on the wharf. Maine's Lobster Lady at 105 heads out to sea @nytimes.com
Virginia Oliver, Maine’s ‘Lobster Lady’ and Folk Hero, Dies at 105
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February 4, 2026 at 3:13 AM
“The question is not what you look at, but what you see.”
― Henry David Thoreau
They Went to the Woods Because They Wished to Live Deliberately
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February 4, 2026 at 1:05 AM
The University of Maine Press published the second edition of “Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Latuwewakon: Passamaquoddy-Maliseet Dictionary” by David A. Francis, Robert M. Leavitt, and Margaret Apt.
New edition of Passamaquoddy-Maliseet dictionary published by UMaine Press - UMaine News - The University of Maine
The University of Maine Press published the second edition of “Peskotomuhkati-Wolastoqey Latuwewakon: Passamaquoddy-Maliseet Dictionary” by David A. Francis, Robert M. Leavitt and Margaret Apt.  This ...
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February 2, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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Black History Month is a time to recognize the lived, shared experience of all Black folks who have fundamentally shaped, challenged, and ultimately strengthened America. It’s about taking an unvarnished look at the past so that we can create a better future.
February 1, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Ocean State is using technology and manufacturing to boost its blue economy. By Christian Cowan, 401 Tech Bridge @bostonglobe.com
Ocean technology is paving R.I.’s path to economic growth - The Boston Globe
These local businesses are developing solutions with both defense and commercial applications, writes nonprofit leader.
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January 31, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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January 31, 2026 at 12:17 AM
The Plot behind Trump's ICE army in Maine revealed by Kevin Cullen @bostonglobe.com
In a moment of candor, an ICE agent in Maine gave away the plot - The Boston Globe
By labeling a legal observer a “domestic terrorist,” an ICE agent unwittingly revealed what the Trump administration is really up to.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Come on, rise up. On the Streets of Minneapolis @brucespringsteen.net
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 29, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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"...I would encourage our community to remain vigilant and continue to look out for one another.”⁠

#PortlandMaine #PortlandME
January 29, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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Susan Collins says enhanced ICE operations in Maine have ended * Free to access
Susan Collins says enhanced ICE operations in Maine have ended
In an early morning statement, Maine's senior senator said the decision came after several conversations with U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
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January 29, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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From Portland, Maine, to Newport, Rhode Island, Globe reporter @alexagagosz.bsky.social reached out to a few of the semifinalists and asked what dishes diners should order when visiting their restaurants, and why these plates define their cooking.
From Portland to Newport, the must-order dishes at New England’s James Beard restaurant and chef semifinalists - The Boston Globe
From Maine to Rhode Island, here’s what to order at New England’s 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist restaurants.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Maine students scared of ICE, staying home. Masked federal officers continue to stop cars, detaining motorists and staking out apartment buildings. By Jenna Russell and Sophie Park @nytimes.com
Maine’s Immigrant Students Stay Home as ICE Operation Ramps Up
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January 29, 2026 at 10:43 AM
ICE calls Mainer a Domestic Terrorist By Sabrina Shankman @bostonglobe.com
ICE to legal observer in Maine: ‘Now you’re considered a domestic terrorist’ - The Boston Globe
An immigration agent's threat to add a protester in Maine to a domestic terrorist list has sparked concerns of civil rights violations.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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My message is clear.
January 28, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Kindergarten kid in Maine left without her mom because ICE detained the parents. Front Page @bostonglobe.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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Wasn't that a mighty storm? 🥶

No matter where you live, your weather is influenced by the ocean. Find out what it takes to study the complex interplay between air and sea—and create forecasts that help us stay ahead of the storms: go.whoi.edu/oceanweather
January 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows' comments come after U.S Attorney General Pam Bondi told officials in Minnesota this weekend that ICE agents could be withdrawn if the state met several conditions, including providing voter registration files to the Trump administration:
Shenna Bellows denounces use of voter rolls as 'ransom' for ICE agents to withdraw from states
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows' comments come after U.S Attorney General Pam Bondi told officials in Minnesota this weekend that ICE agents could be withdrawn if the state met several conditi...
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January 26, 2026 at 6:27 PM
The Lodges and Kennedys engaged in political courtesy combat over generations. By Alex Traub @nytimes.com
George Cabot Lodge, Last of His Family to Battle a Kennedy, Dies at 98
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January 26, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Portland, Maine is a typical American Small Town — and ICE isn’t Welcome @nytimes.com
Portland, Maine, Feels Like a Small Town — And ICE Isn’t Welcome
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January 26, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Maine and Minnesota are on the front lines facing a paramilitary force....for now @bostonglobe.com
Maine and Minnesota: a tricky tale of ICE surges in two states - The Boston Globe
What had been a careful, rhetorical balancing act has begun turning to increasing anger after the shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old Veterans Affairs nurse, in Minneapolis.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Skyrocketing health insurance premiums since the ACA cuts have put many Americans in dire financial situations. No solution or care in sight from Congress @bostonglobe.com
‘A life-or-death issue’: Obamacare premiums have skyrocketed. New England is feeling the crunch. - The Boston Globe
In conversations with 12 members of Congress representing New England, they described constituents who are both upset and uncertain about paying more for health insurance.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:22 AM
The ICE surge in Maine relies on lies by Amy Fried. "Our governor, along with the mayors of Portland and Lewiston, have made clear that ICE must operate within legal bounds." @trailblazers.bsky.social
The ICE surge in Maine is relying on lies | Opinion
It's never been more important to separate facts from the falsehoods being put out by the Trump administration.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM