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Here are the major proposals from Gov. Mills’ State of the State address
A statewide ban on cellphones in schools, $300 relief checks, investments in housing and more.
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Feds gave judge in Maine wrong whereabouts of man arrested by Border Patrol
Federal officials told the court that Cristian Yair de la Cruz Guillermo had been moved to Massachusetts, but he was still in Maine.
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Gov. Janet Mills proposes $300 ‘affordability checks’ in her final State of the State
The governor focuses on affordability in her speech Tuesday night, also calling for a $70 million investment in housing and continuation of Maine’s free community college program.
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Lawyers say it is harder for Mainers arrested by ICE to get bond hearings
A Minnesota judge recently ordered that ICE’s acting chief appear in court to explain why hundreds of detainees there are being held without bond hearings.
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Maine schools react to increased ICE enforcement
Thousands of students have been absent as a federal immigration enforcement operation descended on Maine, and the state’s largest district is considering a remote learning plans for different grade levels.
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CMP delays Augusta Old Winthrop Road proposal for review
The utility faced pushback from abutters over plans for a proposed new facility for its transmission team to be built in a residential area.
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21 jobs at CSX Waterville rail yard being moved out of Maine
Workers opting not to move would be given a separation allowance, according to CSX.
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Skowhegan officials deny medical pot grow house plans
Albert Kang, who consults with growers on legal compliance, said the town has imposed onerous requirements for the grow house at 667 Waterville Road.
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Susan Collins says ICE operations in Maine, Minnesota should be paused
As Maine’s Republican senator faces increased pressure to speak out, several faith leaders protested outside her Portland office Tuesday, leading to 9 arrests.