Immigrant workers at American Roots in Westbrook remain fearful of federal immigration enforcement, despite reports that ICE has scaled down its operations in Maine.
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Gov. Janet Mills backs bill to keep ICE out of schools, hospitals
Mainers largely spoke out in favor of a bill that would protect certain nonpublic areas from access by federal immigration officers, but some have questions.
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Angolan couple’s children ‘traumatized’ after father arrested by ICE, mother says
An attorney for the man says he has no criminal history and was waiting for an immigration court date in 2028.
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Investigation continues into fatal Waterville I-95 crash
With the investigation into the fatal crash pending, so are potential charges.
Posted inMaine, News
Federal judge orders ICE to return 2 detained men to Maine from Louisiana
U.S. District Judge John Woodcock said he was concerned about their access to their lawyer more than 1,600 miles away in Portland.
Posted inNews, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine school buses may soon change after deaths of 2 students
Maine lawmakers heard testimony Thursday on a proposal to require and fund crossing arms on all school buses.
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Lewiston leaders respond to reports ICE operation is cooling off
Most councilors reached Thursday were relieved to see the uptick in federal activity may be coming to an end.
Posted inMaine, News
Susan Collins says enhanced ICE operation is over in Maine; immigrant advocates urge vigilance
The weeklong enforcement effort in Maine has resulted in more than 200 arrests and many have criticized the aggressive tactics. ICE agents will still patrol here, albeit in smaller numbers.
Posted inElections, Maine, New England, News, Politics
How Donald Trump handed Susan Collins a political win over ICE
Maine’s senior senator says the Department of Homeland Security ended ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ after she expressed her concerns about the sweeping operation.
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Fire destroys fifth-wheel camper in Farmington; firefighters save adjacent vehicle dealership building
A man sleeping in the camper early Thursday was able to escape without injury, officials said.