Most councilors reached Thursday were relieved to see the uptick in federal activity may be coming to an end.
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Southern Maine, Lewiston students plan to walk out of class or skip school to protest ICE
Students in Portland, Gorham, Yarmouth and Lewiston have planned demonstrations Friday in conjunction with a national strike, while pupils at some Midcoast schools say they will walk out Monday.
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Susan Collins says enhanced ICE operation is over in Maine; immigrant advocates urge vigilance
The weeklong enforcement effort in Maine has resulted in more than 200 arrests and many have criticized the aggressive tactics. ICE agents will still patrol here, albeit in smaller numbers.
Posted inElections, Local & State, New England, News, Politics
How Donald Trump handed Susan Collins a political win over ICE
Maine’s senior senator says the Department of Homeland Security ended ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ after she expressed her concerns about the sweeping operation.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Fire destroys fifth-wheel camper in Farmington; firefighters save adjacent vehicle dealership building
A man sleeping in the camper early Thursday was able to escape without injury, officials said.
Posted inNation / World, News
Nurses saw themselves in Alex Pretti’s death. Now they’re demanding justice.
Nurses have advocated for better working conditions for years. The Minneapolis man’s shooting elevated the ongoing challenges for a profession that is increasingly in the crosshairs of immigration enforcement.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Bill proposes PFAS help for Maine’s private well owners
The legislation would pay to test private wells near a known source of forever chemical pollution, such as landfills or firefighting foam spill sites.
Posted inNews, Skiing, Sports, The Rangeley Highlander
Carrabassett Valley youth named to national snowsports team
A Carrabassett Valley Academy student has been named to the 2026 National Brotherhood of Snowsports national development team.
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Lewiston mother arrested by ICE last week remains in federal custody
Elmara Correia, 28, was highlighted by federal authorities as a ‘worst of the worst criminal illegal alien.’ The most serious charge against her is a Class D crime that has not gone to court yet.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Bethel Citizen
Gilead to hold town meeting March 28 at Town Hall
Select Board Chair Bob Ensslen said Town Hall improvements and new equipment for the Transfer Station are among the items to be voted on.