A day after residents packed a forum with city officials over concerns of a possible federal operation, many of the immigrant shops in Lewiston’s downtown Friday were at a near-standstill.
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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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Posted inMaine, News
‘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.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
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.’
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
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.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston’s top cop, city administrator say engagement key to safety
The Great Falls Forum on Thursday attracted roughly two dozen people.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
UMA Rumford Center closing doors after spring semester
Officials say the move, prompted by a ‘huge’ shift by students to online learning, will not result in any job losses or layoffs.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Lewiston legislator, Chamber director announce bids for state Senate seat
Rep. Mana Abdi and Shanna Cox said they are seeking the District 21 seat after Sen. Peggy Rotundo announced her retirement Tuesday.
Posted inMaine, News
5 historic Lewiston-area buildings are vacant. Will they be redeveloped?
Lewiston’s ‘renaissance’ depends on whether some of its more prominent vacant buildings can be filled with tenants.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston High School to compete for national mock trial title in Iowa
The mock trial teams have won four state championships, with the most recent in December 2025 against Bonny Eagle High School in Standish.