Maine’s enrollment is at about 58,000, which is down so far from the final enrollment of 64,678 in 2025.
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How Maine businesses are preparing for ICE enforcement actions
Companies that hire immigrants are watching what’s happening in other states and taking precautions in case similar raids happen here.
Maine approves new pesticides with forever chemicals
The Board of Pesticide Control approved products that contain ingredients Maine will ban in 2032, arguing federal regulators consider them to be safe.
Proposal for separate Department of Child and Family Services fails to gain initial support from Maine lawmakers
The bill to form a new department did not receive support from the Health and Human Services Committee, but its sponsor says he’ll keep pushing for reform.
Need a little off the top? Try these hair care spots around Jay, Livermore Falls.
A quick reference for local salons and barber shops in Jay, Livermore Falls communities.
3 women who drowned in Flagstaff Lake were trapped under boat, report says
None of the 7 passengers on the boat were wearing life jackets but there were 8 flotation devices stored under seats at the bow of the boat, the report says.
Lewiston schools gear up for possible increased ICE presence
Superintendent Jake Langlais is calling on his staff to stay calm and stick to procedure should ICE raids increase in Lewiston and involve the schools.
Maine organizers plan ICE response as information remains scarce
Volunteers with immigrant advocacy and civil rights groups are reporting an uptick in calls from residents who are concerned for their safety amid rampant rumors.
Lewiston’s top cop, city administrator say engagement key to safety
The Great Falls Forum on Thursday attracted roughly two dozen people.
United Airlines will add direct flights from Maine to California this summer
Nonstop flights will be offered to San Francisco and Los Angeles from the Portland International Jetport on Saturdays.