The Agora Grand Event Center was overflowing with demonstrators protesting a recent surge in federal immigration enforcement activity in Maine.
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Maine law enforcement grapples with ICE memo allowing home entry without judge’s warrant
‘This is a foundational part of the American system that they’re saying to disregard,’ one expert said. ‘This is not a little tweak — this is a big deal.’
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Lewiston-Auburn area shelters ready for ‘bitter’ cold snap. Here’s where to go
Lewiston’s warming center, Auburn’s senior center and Lisbon’s police station are among the places available for those in need as artic weather arrives.
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ICE activity in Lewiston fuels fear as quiet comes to immigrant areas
The Department of Homeland Security’s operation ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ has residents staying home, locking doors and avoiding public spaces as federal agents roam the streets.
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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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Steve Sherlock, longtime Sun Journal reporter, dies at 69
Sherlock was remembered by colleagues as a calm and hardworking reporter whose versatility was evident across a 4-decade career.
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Lewiston mayor asks for calm as increased ICE presence confirmed in city
Reports of the presence of ICE agents across Maine intensified on Tuesday.
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In Lewiston, historic loom is moved from one mill to another
A Jacquard loom was brought from the Bates Mill Complex to the Museum of Innovation Learning and Labor’s future location next to Simard-Payne park.
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Hannaford to open 2nd Lewiston location in 2027
The new site off East Avenue will compete with Shaw’s, Save A Lot in the same area.