Despite several court orders that certain inmates remain in Maine, ICE moved multiple detainees to facilities in other states, which the U.S. Attorney’s Office acknowledged was a violation of judicial orders.
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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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Trump ends protected status for Somalis. What does it mean for Maine?
Some Somali nationals will have to leave the U.S. by March 17, though legal challenges are likely.
Posted inMaine, News
Cold start to winter pushes Maine wood heat demand
December’s colder temperatures have pushed wood demand, while other fuels’ availability and prices remain stable.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
How labels make or break Maine’s recreational cannabis compliance system
Cannabis products sold in Bethel were found to have recreational sales stickers stuck over intact medical-use labels, revealing how Maine’s retail system relies entirely on visible labeling rather than individual product verification.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine child care providers brace for freeze in federal aid
They say they would have to shut down if the Trump administration follows through on its move to withhold $12.3 billion nationwide amid fraud allegations in Minnesota.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World, News
What the new USPS postmark rules mean for Maine
Some tax forms and time-sensitive parcels could be considered late — even if mailed by the deadline.
Posted inHealth, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Maine’s first baby of 2026 born at Augusta hospital
The girl was born at 12:53 a.m. Thursday to a Lisbon couple at MaineGeneral Health’s Alfond Center for Health.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Who gets a raise when Maine’s minimum wages go up Jan. 1?
Tens of thousands of Mainers, and thousands of Portland residents, can expect a pay bump when the new minimums kick in.
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Community raises thousands for Portland wharf workers who lost gear in fire
The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association is raising funds for fishermen after a fire Friday destroyed parts of Custom House Wharf.