Maine

Short briefs on Maine news from the state's newspapers, broadcasters and nonprofit newsrooms. Each brief is written from the outlet's own headline and excerpt and credits it.

• Biddeford Planning Board advances data center ordinance to city council

  The Biddeford Planning Board advanced its data center ordinance to the city council for approval, with discussion expected in November as definitions are clarified.

  NEWS CENTER Maine

• Maine attorney urges ethics probe into Susan Collins 'pay-to-play' allegations

  A Maine attorney is urging the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate "pay-to-play" claims against Senator Susan Collins reported by ProPublica. Collins denies the allegations.

  NEWS CENTER Maine

• ICE watchers stand guard all day, every day outside Scarborough facility

  ICE watchers stand guard all day, every day outside a Scarborough facility, saying people are detained at the Maine ICE facility every day.

  Bangor Daily News paywalled · also: Portland Press Herald

• High schools Wednesday: Marshwood, Deering boys soccer battle to draw

  Deering, ranked No. 4 in the Varsity Maine Top 10, was held scoreless by Marshwood as the boys soccer teams played to a draw Wednesday.

  Portland Press Herald paywalled

• Father speaks after 1-month-old’s mom accused of slamming baby’s head against the floor

  A baby girl is fighting for her life after suffering serious injuries, according to WABI TV5. The report says her mother is accused of slamming the baby's head against the floor. The baby's father spoke about the case.

  WABI TV5 (Bangor)

• 'Something that you dream of': 1,116-pound bluefin tuna catch sets a record

  A 1,116-pound bluefin tuna was caught, setting a record, WMTW 8 reports. The crew said they knew it was bigger than anything either had seen before once it was lifted from the water.

  WMTW 8 (Portland)

• Florida crocodile dies from lead poisoning in first-of-its-kind case, officials say

  A Florida crocodile died from lead poisoning after a routine capture, state officials say, in what they call a first-of-its-kind case.

  WMTW 8 (Portland)

• Troy Jackson calls for ICE to be disbanded during US Senate debate

  Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to be disbanded Tuesday night, WGME 13 reports.

  WGME 13

• Argentina bids Messi farewell in final national team match, ending an era

  Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina's national team, with the country bidding him farewell. Messi retires as a national hero whose triumphs offered Argentines relief from years of political and economic turmoil.

  NEWS CENTER Maine · also: AP (via Google News), WMTW 8 (Portland)

• Sen. Collins, Troy Jackson agree that war in Iran was not well thought out

  Senator Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson found common ground Tuesday night in criticizing the ongoing war in Iran.

  WGME 13

• Maine football relieves offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Mikahael Waters of his duties

  Maine football head coach Jordan Stevens said offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Mikahael Waters has been relieved of his duties.

  WABI TV5 (Bangor)

• Collins and Jackson show stark contrasts in Maine Senate debate

  Republican Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson debated abortion, aid to Israel and voter ID laws in WGME's U.S. Senate debate.

  NEWS CENTER Maine

• 'Dancing with the Stars' live tour coming to 60 US cities

  The "Dancing with the Stars" live tour will hit 60 cities across North America starting in 2027.

  NEWS CENTER Maine

• Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution set for Dec. 3

  The Army says convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad on Dec. 3.

  WMTW 8 (Portland)

• Residents raise concerns over Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion in Old Town

  Residents raised concerns about a proposed expansion of the Juniper Ridge Landfill in Old Town, saying expansion into wetlands and transporting leachate could create potential hazards for the community.

  WABI TV5 (Bangor)

• Maine Senate candidates spar on key issues in first televised debate

  Maine's U.S. Senate candidates met in their first televised debate, sparring on key issues as Election Day approaches and control of Congress is at stake.

  WGME 13