The recommendation follows reports, many unverified, of immigration agents questioning tribal citizens across the country.
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Gov. Mills doubles down on urging Maine’s public defense agency to relax rules
The Maine Commission on Public Defense Services says it needs more money than what the governor has offered to address a ‘constitutional crisis’ in Maine courts. Mills says the agency needs to change its rules first.
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Waterville’s Alfond center launches workforce readiness sessions
The free sessions are designed for teens and young adults.
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Farmington-area schools honored; board hears data breach update
RSU 9 board members learned Tuesday that two district schools were being recognized by a state group, in addition to hearing an update on a recent PowerSchool data breach.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Report outlines dozens of policy ideas to address Maine’s housing crisis
The 83-page report creates a roadmap for lawmakers.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Deadly force review panel issues report on 2023 shooting in Chelsea
Frank Foss Jr., 28, of Dresden fatally shot himself in the head July 23, 2023, after being shot in the stomach by a Maine State Police detective, the panel said.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine police shooting review panel says agencies need to call for backup more often
The 11-member deadly force review panel examined 8 police shootings in 2024 and is recommending agencies work on preventing harm.
Posted inCommunity
Jackman student honored at Veterans of Foreign Wars banquet
Bryn Clausen was recognized at their ceremony for being Maine’s District 5 winner of the yearly Voice of Democracy national speech contest.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Snow brings crashes, messy conditions to central Maine
While Wednesday’s snow added to the snowfall totals this winter, the region is still lagging behind last year’s totals by the end of January by about 7 inches.
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Feb. 3-10
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Feb. 3-10.