Francoise Makuiza is one of more than 200 people arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Maine since an enforcement surge began last week.
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Tensions emerge between Maine gun owners and Trump over deadly Minnesota shooting
State and national gun rights groups often aligned with Trump pushed back on his administration’s comments after an agent killed Alex Pretti in Minnesota.
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Despite outcry, UMaine will demolish its oldest building
A campaign to save Crossland Hall focused on its role as a home for the Franco-American Centre, but officials said the building has outlived its useful life.
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Maine AG asks to join in support of Minnesota lawsuit against DHS
The Portland City Council is expected to discuss the lawsuit in a meeting Monday night.
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Hillside Sports Club to host ice fishing derby Feb. 28 on Long Pond in Livermore
The 9th annual Hillside Fishing Derby will offer cash prizes, raffles and a full day of ice fishing fun.
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ICE has detained more than 200 people in Maine so far, feds say
The Department of Homeland Security said Monday afternoon that some of those arrested had been accused of crimes but did not respond to follow-up questions about their cases.
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Bangor plane crash among deadliest in Maine history
The most deadly plane crash happened in 1979 when a Downeast Airlines flight went down in Rockland, killing 17 people.
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ICE activity in Maine is hurting businesses owned and staffed by immigrants
Some are temporarily closing their doors or making contingency plans.
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See photos of Maine digging out from Monday’s winter storm
Playing and working in South Portland, Lewiston, Auburn and Gardiner during Monday’s weather event.
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Let us know what you think of immigration operations in Maine
Readers are invited in the comments below to discuss immigration enforcement and policy.