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Lewiston anti-ICE protest draws about 1,000: ‘It’s scary to see in our backyard’

by Joe Charpentier January 24, 2026January 26, 2026

The Agora Grand Event Center was overflowing with demonstrators protesting a recent surge in federal immigration enforcement activity in Maine.

Local & State, Nation / World, News

Man shot, killed by federal officers in Minnesota amid immigration crackdown

by Jack Brook, Steve Karnoski and Rebecca Santana Associated Press January 24, 2026January 24, 2026

Minnesota’s governor says federal officers have shot another person in Minneapolis.

Local & State, News

Live updates, Jan. 24: Mills demands Trump withdraw ICE agents from Maine

by Staff report January 24, 2026January 25, 2026

The governor decried the fatal shooting of a man in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents and called on the president to meet with her.

News

Empty vehicles, dropped calls: The eerie scenes as ICE came to Maine

by Billy Kobin January 24, 2026January 24, 2026

ICE agents have swiftly whisked people away this week, leaving uneasy feelings in their wake.

Local & State, News

Maine law enforcement grapples with ICE memo allowing home entry without judge’s warrant

by Joe Charpentier January 23, 2026January 26, 2026

‘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.’

Local & State, News

Hundreds gather in Portland to protest actions by ICE

by Drew Johnson January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

The demonstration came at the end of a week in which federal immigration officials said over 100 people had been detained in Maine.

Local & State, News

The Mainers detained by ICE

by Staff Report January 23, 2026January 30, 2026

What we know about the people swept up in a federal immigration crackdown.

Local & State, News

Live updates: 6 arrested outside protest at Portland hotels

by Staff report January 23, 2026January 24, 2026

Meanwhile, hundreds gathered in Portland to protest actions by ICE. Some demonstrators were later arrested for disorderly conduct outside hotels ICE agents are believed to be using.