Advocates made a last push for a measure to give the Government Oversight Committee access to confidential records but the Senate’s vote to adjourn ended the effort.
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South Portland couple say DHS called after they took videos of ICE activity
The couple joined a lawsuit filed against the Department of Homeland Security, alleging agents illegally collected data from Mainers who were observing immigration enforcement in January.
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Posted inCommunity, News
Skowhegan fire that killed 1 remains under investigation
State fire investigators were working Wednesday to determine the cause of the blaze at 31 Waye St., while an autopsy on the person who died was scheduled for Thursday.
Posted inNews
Developer seeks review for new Amazon warehouse in Waterville
An Amazon representative tried to address questions after last week’s fraught information session.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Skowhegan police arrest man in connection with cemetery vandalism
Police believe others may have been involved in damaging dozens of headstones and statues at the Southside Cemetery.
Posted inCommunity
Augusta advances $6.6M in budget cuts, gutting city and school services
The cuts to the proposed budget were necessary, a majority of councilors said, to minimize the impact of an ongoing property revaluation on the city’s aging and economically disadvantaged population.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Report: Barney Frank, liberal icon and former lawmaker, enters hospice in Maine
The longtime congressman from Massachusetts has congestive heart failure, according to Politico.
Posted inCommunity, News
Wilton board OKs closure of Main Street during festival
Officials said the road can be closed during the Blueberry Festival but police and fire chiefs are required to give approval after safety concerns were raised.
Posted inMaine, News
Man accused of illegally crossing border into Maine withdraws request to throw out FBI interview
Ibrahim Ayud Khan, 27, is one of 4 men charged for allegedly crossing the border without inspection.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Maine’s fifth season is well underway, and it’s messy
Even on the gloomiest, rainy day, Mainers still find the light during mud season.