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
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
Angler Elliot Sudal successfully removed a fishing hook from a nearly nine-foot great white shark off the coast of Nantucket on June 7, highlighting the growing intersection between recreational fishing and protected marine predators. While the shark was released unharmed, the incident underscores the strict federal regulations governing interactions with white sharks, which are managed … Read more
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner held a town hall-style event in Portland, Maine, on Sunday to stabilize his campaign ahead of Tuesday’s primary. Despite recent reports regarding allegations of past violence toward an ex-girlfriend and the exchange of sexually explicit messages while married, Platner maintains strong support from his base, with no major endorsements rescinded. … Read more