The past week brought word and warnings that ICE agents would conduct mass operations in Maine cities, but much information remains unverified.
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Amid heightened tensions about ICE, 30 new citizens naturalized in South Portland
The teary-eyed scene came as immigrants throughout Maine fear a looming crackdown by federal agents.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Farmington man charged with arson after camper fire
A fire marshal’s investigation determined the Thursday fire was set intentially.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
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.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Who has raised the most money in the Maine governor’s race?
Hannah Pingree has hauled in the most cash among Democrats with $1.4 million, while Jonathan Bush is the leading Republican with $1.3 million raised.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Wales man sentenced to 35 years on child exploitation charges
Investigators said they found thousands of photographs depicting child exploitation on Patrick Hamlin’s devices.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Teens arrested after chases in Saco, Auburn, Lewiston
Police said some of the suspects may be linked to a string of vehicle burglaries in the Portland area.
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‘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 inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine maker of Lincoln Logs is closing its doors
Pride Manufacturing Co., in Burnham, has notified the state it will lay off 115 people when it shuts down in April.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
Trump donor, dark money largely funding Maine referendum drives
Campaign finance reports filed Thursday showed the out-of-state forces shaping local issues.