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Where did that island in Lake Auburn go?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m turning to you with a question that I’ve had for months now. When driving through Auburn on Route 4, as we near Lake Auburn, I used to always see a small island covered with trees not too far out from Lake Shore Drive. In 2025, I could no longer see this […]
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American Legion allows ICE agents to park vehicles in its Scarborough parking lot
Scarborough Democratic Town Councilor Jon Anderson said the town should investigate whether the ICE facility is in violation of local zoning rules.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Lewiston anti-ICE protest draws about 1,000: ‘It’s scary to see in our backyard’
The Agora Grand Event Center was overflowing with demonstrators protesting a recent surge in federal immigration enforcement activity in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Major snowstorm, extreme cold headed for Maine Sunday and Monday
A major snowstorm will bring over a foot of snow in southern Maine, with anywhere from 8 to 12 inches expected up north.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation / World, News
Man shot, killed by federal officers in Minnesota amid immigration crackdown
Minnesota’s governor says federal officers have shot another person in Minneapolis.
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Live updates, Jan. 24: Mills demands Trump withdraw ICE agents from Maine
The governor decried the fatal shooting of a man in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents and called on the president to meet with her.
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Empty vehicles, dropped calls: The eerie scenes as ICE came to Maine
ICE agents have swiftly whisked people away this week, leaving uneasy feelings in their wake.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Inaugural class begins at new school in Mexico
Mountain Valley Community School middle school students started classes Jan. 20 and were welcomed by the cheering staff.
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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.’