Bangor councilor caught on hot mic complaining about school budget and ‘illegals’ Wayne Mallar stood by his comments on a proposed budget hike and the use of funds to teach "illegals" English as a second language.

Hey Bangor, you may want to pay attention to who you put in office. It affects your children more than you know.
'“They can’t speak English, read English, or write English. It’s not a disability...They’re probably all illegals anyway.” Mallar said.'
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WWII Navy veteran in celebrates 104th birthday A World War II veteran has 104 reasons to celebrate.

WWII Navy veteran in New England celebrates 104th birthday

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Breaking News: Court Ruling Scheduled in Hermon Church Discrimination Lawsuit – What It Means for the Community!

Court ruling on the Hermon Maine Pines Church discrimination lawsuit scheduled. Stay tuned for updates! #Discrimination #CourtCase #MaineNews

Who Is Tara Arnold and Her Husband Kurt Arnold? All About Them After Bangor Plane Crash Tara Arnold, a Houston attorney at Arnold and Itkin, died in the Bangor plane crash involving a Bombardier Challenger 600 at Bangor International Airport as FAA investigation continues.

Who Is Tara Arnold and Her Husband Kurt Arnold? All About Them After Bangor Plane Crash
#TaraArnold #KurtArnold #BangorPlaneCrash #MaineNews #PrivateJetCrash #BreakingNews #AviationNews #FAAInvestigation #USNews #ArnoldAndItkin
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Steve Robinson @SteveRob Subscribe .. * Private jet crashed in Maine belonged to top anti-ICE / anti-Trump lawyers who defended illegal aliens; all passengers presumed dead. Here's what we know: - A 2020 Bombardier CL-600 Challenger belonging to KTKJ Challenger LLC crashed on takeoff last night at Bangor International Airport @ 7:45 amid heavy snow. Booms could be heard throughout the area and a reported eight travelers are presumed dead. The LLC is registered to Jason Itkin and Kurt Arnold, two trial attorneys who've made waves fighting conservatives in Texas and defending illegal aliens. It is not known whether Itkin and Arnold were on board or why they were in Maine. The Texas Voice has reported: "Along with George Soros and other personal injury trial lawyers, both the Arnold & Itkin and Abraham Watkins law firms were major donors to the left-wing First Tuesday PAC during the 2024 election cycle... First Tuesday was responsible for a multi-million dollar ad campaign that encouraged voters to "Stop MAGA Republicans" and "Vote For Every Democrat." The Arnold & Itkin and Abraham Watkins law firms each donated $300,000 to First Tuesday in support of their efforts to elect Democrats in 2024."

badbake @badbake_offgrid. 2h : Replying to @SteveRob The Irony of them dying to wing icing 26 32 1.9K 36.1K Steve Robinson @SteveRob. 2h Is it bad to laugh at this? 78 617 33.7K badbake @badbake_offgrid. 2h Replying to @SteveRob : I'm already headed for hell anyways I'm sure

What a scumbag. Steve Robinson who cosplays with ICE, teaming with funder Matt Gagnon (yes, that Matt Gagnon) and thinks its a joke a plane in Bangor crashed killing 8 #mainenews #menews #mainepolitics

Private jet crashes at US Maine airport amid snowstorm - Yes Punjab News A private business jet crashed during takeoff at Bangor airport in Maine amid a snowstorm, prompting a temporary airport closure.

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#PlaneCrash #BangorAirport #MaineNews #AviationNews #WinterStorm #USWeather #FlightDisruptions #BreakingNews #Snowstorm #AirportClosure #EmergencyResponse

Private jet carrying 8 people crashes at Bangor, Maine, airport, source says | CNN Preliminary information suggests a private jet carrying eight people crashed on takeoff from Bangor, Maine tonight, a source briefed on the incident told CNN.

#bangormainenews #bangormaine #bangorme #Mainenews
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An ICE Agent in ME just confirmed on camera US Citizens being flagged by ICE at protests or observing are being entered into a database as "Domestic Terrorists".

When you’re out observing and video recording please where a mask.Ice is using a facial recognition tool in partnership with Palentir and is entering people into a data base that deams them “domestic terrorists” simply for recording them.
Stay safe, cover your face, don’t back down
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I'm curious what the @pressherald.com Editorial Policy is for the use of "more than" with important numbers. I mean if you didn't want to give the exact quoted number from your source, then why not "almost 1500"?

We see you.
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#mainenews #menews #lewistonmaine #portlandmaine #ice #immigration

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Rumors of ICE presence increase anxiety at Portland schools School leaders confirmed that a number of students stayed home from school Monday, while other families mobilized to protect students arriving to and leaving school.

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8 Investigates: Who's behind the anti-Hannaford campaigns? Who's behind the anti-Hannaford ads in Southern Maine? 8 Investigates reveals a national nonprofit, ...

Who's behind the anti-Hannaford ads in Southern Maine? 8 Investigates reveals a national nonprofit, Center for Responsible Food Business, spent at least $116K on the campaign. Learn more: [article URL] #MaineNews #News

What the Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutdown signals for Maine In the wake of federal funding cuts, individual donors now support nearly 90% of Maine Public's radio, television and online operations.

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Fire and smoke visible at a dock

A big plume of smoke across the bay and flames are visible

A big plume of smoke across the bay and flames are visible

Down in #Portland #Maine a place called Harbor fish market is on fire. Its at 9 Custom House Wharf according to comments. I dont know much else other than whats in the comments
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Walking While Black: Maine Cops Point Rifles at Innocent Teen During Lunch Break, Claim He 'Matched the Description' Then Hide This Bodycam Footage for Months 🚨 Maine Cops Point Rifles at Innocent Black Teen, Claiming He 'Matched the Description'. Bodycam footage hidden for months finally reveal...

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2nd time ive seen #Maine in the Atlanta Black Star recently #mainenews

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Maine mother sues developers of video games Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft The federal lawsuit claims the video games have addictive features without proper safeguards.

Maine mother sues developers of video games Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft in federal court

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100% voting record for Reproductive Rights. Senate President Troy Jackson with a picture of Troy Jackson.in the left hand corner is Planned Hoods logo and in smaller letters underneath it says Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund

#Troyjackson for #Maine #Senate
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Fear Grows in Maine Over Deadly Disease Cases Panic is spreading in Maine after three people in the Greater Portland area tested positive for active tuberculosis. Health officials confirmed the cases are unrelated, meaning each person likely contracted the disease from different sources. Authorities are now tracing close contacts to prevent further spread. Surge in U.S. Tuberculosis Cases Maine’s situation reflects a wider trend across the country. The U.S.

Panic in Portland as Tuberculosis Cases Emerge

#MaineNews #Tuberculosis #PublicHealth #HealthAlert #TB #StayInformed #HealthUpdate #MedicalNews #CDC #DiseaseAwareness #annakarolinaheinrich

Federal judge OKs Medicaid defunding of Maine’s largest reproductive health care provider • Maine Morning Star Siding with the Trump administration, a federal judge is allowing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to halt Medicaid payments to reproductive health care providers in Maine.

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Maine Cop Joins ICE’s VIP Exit Program, Says Goodbye Voluntarily #Satire #MaineNews #ICE #PoliceGoneWild #OnlyInAmerica By: TheJestPress.com AUGUSTA, ME — In an unprecedented turn of bureaucratic Uno reverse cards, a Maine police officer has agreed to voluntarily leave the United States after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for “looking a little too foreign at the annual Lobster Roll Cook-off.” Officer Gus McFlannel, a decorated member of the Bangor Police Department, was reportedly enjoying his third whoopie pie when ICE agents swarmed the festival.

Maine Cop Joins ICE’s VIP Exit Program, Says Goodbye Voluntarily

#Satire #MaineNews #ICE #PoliceGoneWild #OnlyInAmerica By: TheJestPress.com AUGUSTA, ME — In an unprecedented turn of bureaucratic Uno reverse cards, a Maine police officer has agreed to voluntarily leave the United States after…

George W. Bush and Jeb Bush raise money for cousin exploring Maine governor run Avatar photo by Billy Kobin 20 minutes ago Former President George W. Bush smiles with his brother Jeb Bush at the State Funeral for their father, former President George H.W. Bush, at the National Cathedral, Dec. 5, 2018, in Washington. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via AP Former President George W. Bush and his brother, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, held a Monday fundraiser in Kennebunkport for Jonathan Bush, their cousin who is

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Former President George W. Bush and his brother, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, held a Monday fundraiser in Kennebunkport for Jonathan Bush

Recent News and Tonight's Lineup in Our Area Here's a concise summary of the article in one paragraph: This week's "Area Update" brings news from around our region, including updates on local events such as the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic and the Loon Festival, as well as stories on recent developments like a successful search operation and a police investigation. Additionally, readers can catch up on local sports and entertainment highlights, with evening programming listings for both Fox Bangor and ABC 7, including popular game shows and news programs.

Recent News and Tonight's Lineup in Our Area #PJM #MaineNews #LobsterBowl #ShrineClassic #FoxBangor #LocalEvents

EXCLUSIVE: GILDED OPPORTUNITY CMP owner to invest bigly in U.S. grid & gives gold-plated jet to Trump. Also, Laurel Libby (and her mom) win in court. And introducing “Mutual Aid," conversations with Mainers making a difference.

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"To put it another way, 10 percent of the profit CMP makes from Maine customers goes right into the pocket of the Sheikh’s thawb"
#menews #mainenews #mainepolitics #mepolitics

Truck on right drove into peacefully assemble protesters, nearly hitting people and a dog. One of two vehicles to drive into the peaceful pro Palestine assembly at the US Customs House in Portland, Maine (unceded Wabanaki Territory) this afternoon. A white male pedestrian passerby assaulted a woman protester. Police provided protection but arrested over a dozen protesters for blocking traffic.

Portland Maine #portlandmaine #mepolitics #mainepolitics #freepalestine #mainenews

Incredible to see this beautiful old store in operation again. I've visited it several times over the years. Definitely worth stopping in to peep the architecture & grab some local eggs! Great piece by the @bangordailynews.bsky.social

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🚨 Three school lockdowns in weeks—random acts or a sinister test? Dive into the chilling events shaking Biddeford and Saco, Maine, as we explore if these threats could be linked to a larger plan. Watch now to uncover the truth! #BiddefordSaco #SchoolSafety #MaineNews #ThreatInvestigation

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MILITARY ACTIVITY NEXT TO CANADIAN BORDER Attention Caribou, Fort Fairfield, Limestone, and surrounding areas. The Loring Development Authority of Maine, along with the US Air Force, US Air Guard, and other military units, will conduct active runway and airport operations from May 1, 2025, to May 5, 2025. During this time, access to the runway and taxiways at Loring Air Force Base will be restricted. Helicopters and aircraft will be operating in the airspace around Loring. Please do not be alarmed; for any questions regarding this planned exercise, please contact the Loring Development Authority of Maine for contact information about the involved units. Jonathan M Judkins President/ CEO Loring Development Authority of Maine

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HOULTON, Maine (WABI) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection says the U.S. Border Patrol has arrested more than three dozen people who were in Maine illegally. They say the Border Patrol has been conducting targeted enforcement operations over the past 10 days. The agency says 39 people were arrested in multiple Maine communities including Oquossoc, Mechanic Falls, Madawaska, Dresden, Palmyra, Rangeley, Madison, Augusta and Houlton. J.S. Customs and Border Protection says they are from the countries of Guatemala, EI Salvador, Mexico, Venezuela, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, and China.

They arrested people in Bangor too. So upsetting. They arrested people by St Josephs hospital today around 10am and raided Kobe's last night #Maine #mainenews #mainepolitics #immigration #ICE