AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 19 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news: * * * Governor Mills Statement Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day * Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: "In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote 'Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.' "As we pause today to honor Dr. King's lif  more

PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 20 -- Andrew Benson, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine issued the following statement on Jan. 19, 2026: * * * U.S. Attorney Andrew Benson Provides Statement Regarding Peaceful Protest vs. Unlawful Obstruction "Every member of federal law enforcement swears to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. This oath guides the men and women of law enforcement as they fulfill their duty to enforce federal law, including the laws relating to illegal immigr  more