The bill will now likely see votes this session in the Maine House and Senate.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Is immigration enforcement picking back up in Maine?
Advocates say the reported arrests of more than a dozen people in Skowhegan on Tuesday are an example of an uptick in activity in rural areas. Sen. Susan Collins’ office says the raid was part of an ongoing ‘targeted operation.’
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Venezuelan detained in Skowhegan immigration bust challenges detention
The person is identified only by his initials and claims he has status as an unaccompanied child, although the government says he is now an adult.
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Should George J. Mitchell’s name be removed from Waterville school?
Area residents weigh in on whether former U.S. Sen. George J. Mitchell’s name should be removed from the Waterville elementary school bearing his name.
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An Augusta doctor worked with this year’s Olympic athletes. What did he learn?
Daniel Shubert spent over a week in Switzerland with the U.S. Snowboard Halfpipe team before they left for Italy.
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What Maine got: Snowstorm was predicted to drop 3-6 inches
Totals for Augusta, Durham, Lewiston and Kennebunk reported.
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Massive battery storage facility opens in Gorham, furthering Mills’ energy agenda
At 175 megawatts, Cross Town Energy Storage is the largest facility of its kind in New England.
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Angus King and Susan Collins are not budging on disagreement over ICE reforms
A short-term Department of Homeland Security funding measure is tied up by Democratic and Republican disagreements over immigration enforcement.
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Lawmakers initiate reform of Maine’s fraught school funding formula
The Education Committee is introducing a bill based on researcher recommendations that include integrating local poverty rates and reforming the special education model.
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Maine venues cancel or delay shows over visa issues for performers, including those from Canada
New restrictions from the Trump administration have added to long processing times and high costs, resulting in fewer international performers here, even ones who live close by.