Organizers of a dinner meant to bring immigrants together with their neighbors are monitoring reports of stepped up immigration enforcement in Maine.
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Maine’s automotive right to repair law, explained
Eighty-four percent of Mainers supported right to repair in 2023, but implementation has stalled over a series of disputes.
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Posted inCommunity, Local & State, Schools and Education
Historic Rangeley exhibit showcases western Maine’s earliest human history
Historic Rangeley is highlighting the Vail Site exhibit, which documents the earliest known human presence in western Maine nearly 13,000 years ago through rare archaeological artifacts.
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Susan Collins questions ‘rationale’ for a large-scale ICE operation in Maine
Other members of Maine’s delegation have also reacted to the rumors that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement may be sending agents to Lewiston and Portland.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Unsealed records show violent history of teen accused of killing Maine paddleboarder
The teen was 17 when police accused him of killing 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart at a campground in Union last summer.
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How Maine businesses are preparing for ICE enforcement actions
Companies that hire immigrants are watching what’s happening in other states and taking precautions in case similar raids happen here.
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Maine approves new pesticides with forever chemicals
The Board of Pesticide Control approved products that contain ingredients Maine will ban in 2032, arguing federal regulators consider them to be safe.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
State police investigate incident at Skowhegan property
Officials have not said what exactly police were investigating Thursday off U.S. Route 2.
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Proposal for separate Department of Child and Family Services fails to gain initial support from Maine lawmakers
The bill to form a new department did not receive support from the Health and Human Services Committee, but its sponsor says he’ll keep pushing for reform.
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Driver in Waterville crash that killed 2 DOT workers has prior road infractions
Samantha Tupper, 34, has not been charged with a crime in the Waterville crash.