Thousands of students have been absent as a federal immigration enforcement operation descended on Maine, and the state’s largest district is considering a remote learning plans for different grade levels.
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21 jobs at CSX Waterville rail yard being moved out of Maine
Workers opting not to move would be given a separation allowance, according to CSX.
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Susan Collins says ICE operations in Maine, Minnesota should be paused
As Maine’s Republican senator faces increased pressure to speak out, several faith leaders protested outside her Portland office Tuesday, leading to 9 arrests.
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Maine lawmakers again avoid creating board to settle local housing disputes
A bill to set up a housing resolution board was downgraded to a commission that will study ways to reduce legal battles over housing developments.
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ICE reports in Maine slow after spike last week, immigrant advocates say
The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition says people are still calling into the group’s hotline to report agents and unmarked vehicles in their neighborhoods.
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Susan Collins wants ICE surge to stop for now in Maine, Minnesota
Maine’s senior senator said she made her appeal directly to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday.
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Lewiston’s Trinity Jubilee Center moving to its new, bigger building
The center will have about four times as much space as its current spot in the basement of the Trinity Episcopal Church, where it served 37,000 meals in 2024.
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Live updates, Jan. 27: Minneapolis school board chair addresses Portland school board, offers encouragement
A Homeland Security spokesperson said Monday that federal agents have arrested more than 200 people in Maine since the ongoing operation began last week.
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Off-Broadway shows in Lewiston, theremins, silent films in Farmington, and more | Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
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Investigators arrive at Bangor airport after crash kills 2 crew, 4 passengers
Federal crews reached the scene Tuesday, and officials have not formally identified any victims.