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Maine schools react to increased ICE enforcement

by Riley Board January 27, 2026January 28, 2026

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.

Nation / World, New England, News, Politics

Susan Collins wants ICE surge to stop for now in Maine, Minnesota

by Randy Billings January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Maine’s senior senator said she made her appeal directly to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday.

Local & State, News, Politics

Gov. Mills proposes $2.25M for Planned Parenthood, family planning to offset cuts passed by Congress

by Billy Kobin January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

The Democratic governor said the supplemental funding will offset cuts signed into law by President Donald Trump last year.

Local & State, Politics

Maine AG asks to join in support of Minnesota lawsuit against DHS

by Emily Allen January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

The Portland City Council is expected to discuss the lawsuit in a meeting Monday night.

Business, News, Politics

Emergency bill to let towns, counties file for bankruptcy protection garners little support

by Judith Meyer The Maine Monitor January 25, 2026January 26, 2026

The Maine County Commissioners Association and the Maine Municipal Association testified against the bill Wednesday, citing concerns that interest rates could rise if banks get nervous about lending.

News, Politics

Maine Sen. Collins at center of ICE funding fight after another deadly shooting in Minnesota

by Emily Allen January 25, 2026January 25, 2026

Democrats’ recent threats to withhold support for a bill that would give $10 billion to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement could threaten Collins’ work to avert another government shutdown.

Local & State, News, Politics

Wife of detainee questions morality of ICE enforcement in Maine

by Riley Board January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

Marcos Da Silva’s wife spent almost 2 days trying to find him, and his truck, after he was detained by immigration officials in Portland on Tuesday.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News, Politics

Why some Mainers support ICE’s increased enforcement in the state

by Dylan Tusinski and Rachel Ohm January 22, 2026January 23, 2026

Homeland Security’s ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ has found vocal and widespread support among Maine’s conservatives, though some are expressing concern over the federal agents’ tactics.