The teary-eyed scene came as immigrants throughout Maine fear a looming crackdown by federal agents.
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Farmington man charged with arson after camper fire
A fire marshal’s investigation determined the Thursday fire was set intentially.
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How do Maine’s local law enforcement agencies collaborate with ICE?
Several police departments have said they don’t have policies for dealing with immigration authorities but did specify that they can’t enforce federal law. Others say they won’t assist federal agents at all.
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Who has raised the most money in the Maine governor’s race?
Hannah Pingree has hauled in the most cash among Democrats with $1.4 million, while Jonathan Bush is the leading Republican with $1.3 million raised.
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Wales man sentenced to 35 years on child exploitation charges
Investigators said they found thousands of photographs depicting child exploitation on Patrick Hamlin’s devices.
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Teens arrested after chases in Saco, Auburn, Lewiston
Police said some of the suspects may be linked to a string of vehicle burglaries in the Portland area.
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‘What Do We Do with All This Fear?’ is keynote address at Bates College Monday
The college’s annual tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. will focus on the theme of fear and anger during trying times.
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Maine maker of Lincoln Logs is closing its doors
Pride Manufacturing Co., in Burnham, has notified the state it will lay off 115 people when it shuts down in April.
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Lewiston police activity at downtown store draws onlookers
Police say they were executing a search warrant at the Mogadishu Store as part of ‘a lengthy fraud investigation.’
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Feds won’t confirm whether ICE surge is coming to Maine
But the Department of Homeland Security did respond to Gov. Janet Mills’ video statement, saying Friday that the agency is working to ‘remove criminals’ from Maine.