It’s unclear exactly how many are being targeted in the ‘major operation’ starting Sunday.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Advocates hope Illinois private detention ban sparks change
The state has launched a bullish effort to undercut the Trump administration’s immigration detention practices and politicians, and activists are taking note.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Colombian bishop hopes holy water will curb city’s crime
He rides a fire truck through Buenaventura, sprinkling water he had blessed on its most crime-ridden neighborhoods.
Posted inNation & World, News, Uncategorized
New York power outage knocks out subways, businesses, elevators
Authorities blame a transformer fire for the widespread outage that affected at least 38,000 customers as of 8 p.m. Saturday.
Posted inNews
Mexico police chief obtains equipment for town departments
The trucks, trailer, four-wheelers and grader are worth an estimated $300,000.
Posted inMaine, News
Eight out-of-staters injured in 2 southern Maine collisions
The crashes force police to close sections of the Maine Turnpike in Ogunquit and Route 202 in Lebanon for several hours.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Morning Sentinel, News
J.P.Devine MIFF Movie Review: ‘Winchester ’73’
The story itself is a relatively thin, basic tale of revenge, of cowboys, Indians and historic villains, J.P. Devine writes.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
It’s green bean season, but for this columnist, that’s not a cause for rejoicing
On the plus side, green beans are easy to grow, and there are several interesting varieties.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Hiking: Walking carefree from morning to evening – the latest dispatch from the Pacific Crest Trail
In the spring, Carey Kish set out to hike from Mexico to Canada. Despite challenges, life on the trail is good. Very good.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine ACA insurers seek modest rate increases
The three providers of individual insurance in the Affordable Care Act marketplace request average rate hikes from 1 percent to 8 percent.