The first legislation for Donald Trump to sign in his new term will require a massive ramping up of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s capabilities but does not include any new funding for the agency.
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Jay discusses proposed $6.7M town budget for 2025-26
One of the options for the Fire Rescue Department is to add one per diem part-time coverage for weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Posted inCommunity
UMaine develops way to monitor lobster industry
This study is the latest example of how UMaine students and faculty are preserving and propelling the state’s blue economy, industries that use ocean resources for economic growth without jeopardizing the environment.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
ACLU says lack of public defense lawyers in Maine erodes trust in courts
The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine was in court Wednesday to argue for the widespread release of low-income Mainers who face criminal charges but have not been appointed lawyers.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s ACA enrollment up slightly for 2025
Enrollment for 2025 increased 3% to 64,678 people, which is far below the peak enrollment of 84,059 in 2016.
Posted inCommunity
Oakland native to be honored posthumously
Karl Bacon will be inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Posted inMaine, News
Franklin County commissioners delay location for District Attorney’s Office
The District Attorney’s Office is expected to move back to the Franklin County Courthouse on Main Street once the administrative offices are renovated.
Posted inCommunity
Camp North Woods lottery opens
The lottery deadline is 11:59 p.m. Saturday, March 1.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta homeless task force looks at Portland shelter model
Members also discussed a proposal by Gov. Janet Mills to limit housing assistance.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave
By Thursday, agencies must compile a list of federal DEI offices and workers, with a ‘reduction-in-force action’ expected next week.