Massachusetts remains the sole state in New England and one of only six nationwide outside three nationwide interstate licensing compacts, forcing licensed mental health professionals to terminate care when clients cross state borders, according to local officials and advocates. Rebekah Gewirtz, executive director of the National Association for Social Work in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, … Read more
ICE Officer Who Shot Colombian Man Had History of Mental Health Struggles, Family Says David Brouillette, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who shot and killed 25-year-old Colombian national Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026, has a documented history of mental health challenges and violent behavior, according to relatives … Read more
President Donald Trump stated Wednesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should continue using traffic stops, appearing to contradict a recent policy shift intended to halt the practice. The president’s endorsement follows a series of fatal encounters involving federal immigration officers, including three deaths in the span of one week. Trump Backs Traffic Stops Amid … Read more
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a 26-year-old Colombian man in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated the officer fired after the man attempted to flee, while U.S. Sen. Angus King later reported that the deceased man was not the intended target of the operation. … Read more
A fatal shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel occurred at the intersection of Pool Street and Hill Street in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday morning. Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau confirmed that one person was killed during the encounter, which prompted a large-scale law enforcement response and the closure of the surrounding area. Investigation … Read more
Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, officially ended his campaign on Friday following a 2021 sexual assault allegation brought forward by Maine resident Jenny Racicot. While political advisor Morris Katz claimed the team advised Platner to withdraw as soon as they learned of the accusation, the campaign publicly denied the … Read more
Actor Patrick Dempsey announced Wednesday he will not run for the Maine Senate seat, ending rumors that he would replace Democratic nominee Graham Platner. Platner withdrew from the high-stakes race following sexual assault allegations from a former girlfriend, which the oyster farmer and Marine veteran denies. Why did the Maine Senate race undergo a sudden … Read more
Porbeagle sharks are increasingly targeting striped bass caught by fishermen across Massachusetts, according to reports from shark researcher John Chisholm of MA Sharks. While great white sharks are common seasonal visitors, porbeagles remain in the Bay State year-round and have recently been documented taking fish from anglers from the North Shore to Nantucket. Why are … Read more
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is considering his political future following public rape allegations made by a woman he previously dated. While Mr. Platner denied the claims in a social media video, the resulting pressure from party leadership and key political allies has left the status of his campaign against incumbent Republican Senator Susan … Read more
A seal pup was recently spotted floating on an unused boogie board near Stratton Island, Maine, according to photos shared by Keeper Charters with Maine’s Total Coverage. The sighting occurred in the Saco Bay area, where customers of the Saco-based fishing tour company observed the pup navigating the water near a known harbor seal colony. … Read more