The Maine Minute
The Maine Minute — April 18, 2026
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State Government
Portland — ‘Her experience is what we need’; Mills tours Portland area, meeting with businesses, politicians, and voters on senate campaign trail. Also, Lewiston garage and house fire closes road Friday afternoon. Also, York — House fire in York contained; no injuries.
Courts & Public Safety
Lewiston — 34-year-old man faces over a year in prison for cyberstalking. Also, Camden — Midcoast lawyer disbarred after arrest on child pornography charge.
Communities
Portland — Police calls to Portland Public Library address the symptoms, not the disorder | Letter. Also, Portland — Altoona beats Sea Dogs for first win of season.
Weather
Forecast details and active advisories are available in the Maine Weather Report.
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‘Her experience is what we need’; Mills tours Portland area, meeting with businesses, politicians, and voters on senate campaign trailLewiston garage and house fire closes road Friday afternoon34-year-old man faces over a year in prison for cyberstalkingMidcoast lawyer disbarred after arrest on child pornography chargePolice calls to Portland Public Library address the symptoms, not the disorder | LetterAltoona beats Sea Dogs for first win of season