U.S. District Judge John Woodcock said he was concerned about their access to their lawyer more than 1,600 miles away in Portland.
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Maine school buses may soon change after deaths of 2 students
Maine lawmakers heard testimony Thursday on a proposal to require and fund crossing arms on all school buses.
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Posted inNews, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Andover projects $1.58 M budget for school year
The budget includes Andover Elementary and payment for students attending SAD 44 and RSU 10 schools.
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Lewiston leaders respond to reports ICE operation is cooling off
Most councilors reached Thursday were relieved to see the uptick in federal activity may be coming to an end.
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Southern Maine, Lewiston students plan to walk out of class or skip school to protest ICE
Students in Portland, Gorham, Yarmouth and Lewiston have planned demonstrations Friday in conjunction with a national strike, while pupils at some Midcoast schools say they will walk out Monday.
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Susan Collins says enhanced ICE operation is over in Maine; immigrant advocates urge vigilance
The weeklong enforcement effort in Maine has resulted in more than 200 arrests and many have criticized the aggressive tactics. ICE agents will still patrol here, albeit in smaller numbers.
Posted inElections, Local & State, New England, News, Politics
How Donald Trump handed Susan Collins a political win over ICE
Maine’s senior senator says the Department of Homeland Security ended ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ after she expressed her concerns about the sweeping operation.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Fire destroys fifth-wheel camper in Farmington; firefighters save adjacent vehicle dealership building
A man sleeping in the camper early Thursday was able to escape without injury, officials said.
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Nurses saw themselves in Alex Pretti’s death. Now they’re demanding justice.
Nurses have advocated for better working conditions for years. The Minneapolis man’s shooting elevated the ongoing challenges for a profession that is increasingly in the crosshairs of immigration enforcement.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Bill proposes PFAS help for Maine’s private well owners
The legislation would pay to test private wells near a known source of forever chemical pollution, such as landfills or firefighting foam spill sites.