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School bus driver charged with manslaughter in Rockland student’s death

by Drew Johnson January 17, 2026January 21, 2026

Rockland police arrested Jeffery Colburn, 65, of Camden, on Thursday. He has pleaded not guilty.

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Man arrested in Skowhegan homicide after N.H. pursuit

by Amy Calder January 17, 2026January 21, 2026

Dane Burke, 55, was arrested in connection with the killing of Nichole Jackson, 46, of Skowhegan.

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Cumberland County DA says she is willing to prosecute illegal use of force by ICE agents

by Emily Allen January 16, 2026January 17, 2026

As Maine communities brace for a possible enforcement surge, Jacqueline Sartoris said in an interview that she’s concerned about use of force by federal agents in Chicago and Minneapolis.

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Farmington man charged with arson after camper fire

by Staff report January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

A fire marshal’s investigation determined the Thursday fire was set intentially.

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How do Maine’s local law enforcement agencies collaborate with ICE?

by Morgan Womack January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

Several police departments have said they don’t have policies for dealing with immigration authorities but did specify that they can’t enforce federal law. Others say they won’t assist federal agents at all.

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Feds won’t confirm whether ICE surge is coming to Maine

by Morgan Womack January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

But the Department of Homeland Security did respond to Gov. Janet Mills’ video statement, saying Friday that the agency is working to ‘remove criminals’ from Maine.