Records obtained by the Press Herald reveal how a federal officer communicated with local officials in late January when more than 200 arrests were made.
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Critics slams Palantir donations to Susan Collins. Maine Democrats got them too.
The technology company provides AI-powered tools for mass data collection and surveillance, which are being used in Trump’s mass deportation effort.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine measles cases reported last month contained, health officials say
According to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, five cases of measles, reported in February, have not spread.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Recruiters may be targeting homeless Mainers for out-of-state detox centers, officials warn
‘Local nonprofits are concerned that outreach efforts may be a form of patient brokering,’ according to an announcement by the Maine Statewide Homeless Council.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine heating oil prices up more than 20% since last week, state says
Prices have shot up since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran late last month.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Community steps up for 12-year-old Turner boy hurt at Black Mountain in Rumford
The injuries sustained by Eli Leavitt of Turner are ‘more significant than they originally thought.’
Posted inNews, Politics
Maine Senate Democrats defeat effort to honor Charlie Kirk
The Senate voted to halt the resolution from Rep. Reagan Paul, R-Winterport, to honor the conservative activist who was assassinated last year.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Lisbon, again stung by budget miscalculations, faces another tax increase
The interim town manager last week presented a proposed budget that would lower taxes, but it was off by more than $600,000.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel mulls partnership with Gould over use of field house
Recreation Director Nate Crooker outlined ways the town can work with Gould Academy on expanding shared recreation opportunities.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Women’s sports bar coming to Maine
The Sports Bra, which kicked off a trend of bars dedicated to showing women’s games, plans to open its fifth franchise location in Portland.