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Photo Story: No Kings National Day of Protest in Bangor
Protests gathered on the side of the street at a ‘No Kings’ protest downtown on March 28 in Bangor, Maine. Hundreds of protestors were estimated to be in attendance. Photo by Tyler Bridges

Photo Story: No Kings National Day of Protest in Bangor

By Tyler Bridges and Obie Casperson on March 30, 2026

Anger directed toward the Trump administration has spurred vocalization from many on the political left, with activists showing concerns for recent executive orders. 24 degrees…

‘She did what she was told,’ what George Mitchell will be remembered for
The outside of Norman Smith Hall on Feb. 13, 2026, days after former Senate Majority Leader, George J. Mitchell's name was found in the latest release of the Epstein Files. Photo by Noah Futris

‘She did what she was told,’ what George Mitchell will be remembered for

By Obie Casperson on February 16, 2026

Correction: A paragraph referencing a person in the Epstein files has been removed as the evidence we cited was inaccurate. We apologize to readers and…

ICE anxiety exposes lack of immigration support resources at UMaine
A sign at the Jan. 28 SDS anti-ICE calling for the Trump administration to stop the operation named 'Catch of the Day.' Photo by Phoebe Kübler

ICE anxiety exposes lack of immigration support resources at UMaine

By Obie Casperson on February 2, 2026

Intensified immigration enforcement has put Maine in the national spotlight with mass protests and public anxieties. Following the detainment of University of Southern Maine student…