As Maine’s Republican senator faces increased pressure to speak out, several faith leaders protested outside her Portland office Tuesday, leading to 9 arrests.
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Maine lawmakers again avoid creating board to settle local housing disputes
A bill to set up a housing resolution board was downgraded to a commission that will study ways to reduce legal battles over housing developments.
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ICE reports in Maine slow after spike last week, immigrant advocates say
The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition says people are still calling into the group’s hotline to report agents and unmarked vehicles in their neighborhoods.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News, Politics
Susan Collins wants ICE surge to stop for now in Maine, Minnesota
Maine’s senior senator said she made her appeal directly to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday.
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Live updates, Jan. 27: Minneapolis school board chair addresses Portland school board, offers encouragement
A Homeland Security spokesperson said Monday that federal agents have arrested more than 200 people in Maine since the ongoing operation began last week.
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Investigators arrive at Bangor airport after crash kills 2 crew, 4 passengers
Federal crews reached the scene Tuesday, and officials have not formally identified any victims.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
New bakery planned for Wiscasset
Brill’s Bakery is a family-run project opening on Summer Street.
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Gov. Mills proposes $2.25M for Planned Parenthood, family planning to offset cuts passed by Congress
The Democratic governor said the supplemental funding will offset cuts signed into law by President Donald Trump last year.
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Oxford Casino sues to block tribal iGaming
The lawsuit claims the exclusive right to operate internet gambling granted to the Wabanaki Nations is a ‘race-based monopoly.’
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Social media plea leads to kidney donation in Maine
Sarah Konchalski, of Wayne, donated a kidney on behalf of Gorham resident Matt Doyen, putting him higher on the registry’s transplant list.