Residents urged the council to take action amid steep rent increases reported over the last year.
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Live updates, Jan. 21: Gov. Mills says Maine is committed to residents’ ‘safety and civil rights’
Reports of ICE activity in Maine have intensified, while a Department of Homeland Security leader told Fox News that federal officers have identified over 1,000 targets across the state.
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Mountain Valley teachers to expand outdoor learning tools with mini grants
Nearly 100 Maine educators are receiving funding for the first time for 146 outdoor learning projects across the state.
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One year in, Trump’s Maine supporters say he’s doing a great job
President Donald Trump has brought a flurry of broad-reaching changes since taking office one year ago, and they’ve been largely welcomed by Republican voters.
Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls prepare to fight natural hazards
Residents from the tri-town area met Jan. 8 with Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments to review vulnerability data and prioritize actions to reduce risks.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
After a year in Lewiston, Mancini’s Deli wants to expand its reach
The Buzz: Italian deli concept is a hit with customers.
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Lewiston City Council appoints youth worker to fill Ward 5 vacancy
Despite local police and firefighter unions’ support for returning Eryn Soule-Leclair to her seat on the council, councilors instead chose Chrissy Noble after 4 hours of discussion to represent Ward 5.
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Reports and videos of ICE activity are increasing in Maine
Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline confirms an ‘increased presence’ of agents in his city, while a flood of social media posts appears to show officers also are operating in the Greater Portland area.
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Live updates, Jan. 20: Lewiston mayor says ICE presence has increased
Reported sightings of federal immigration agents intensified Tuesday, days after officials began to speak publicly about a rumored uptick in ICE activity in Lewiston and Greater Portland.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
University of Maine will receive $45M for health science complex
The federal funding, secured by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, comes after UMaine recently commissioned a study that found adding a medical school was not currently feasible.