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West Gardiner postpones special meeting votes at last-minute over signature mistake
Select Board members didn’t know they needed to sign the notice for Thursday’s special town meeting, chair Greg Couture said.
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Why some Mainers support ICE’s increased enforcement in the state
Homeland Security’s ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ has found vocal and widespread support among Maine’s conservatives, though some are expressing concern over the federal agents’ tactics.
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Gov. Mills traveled outside of Maine as ICE operation began. Her team won’t say why.
The U.S. Senate campaign spokesperson for Mills only confirmed she was out of the state Tuesday.
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Investigation continues into hoax threats across Maine
While there’s no confirmation they are connected, the calls were made within a short period of time Wednesday.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Norridgewock man accused of murder deemed competent for trial
Kendall Purnell pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Thursday, as his attorneys requested a criminal responsibility evaluation.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Orrington infant had multiple injuries when she died, autopsy finds
The baby’s father has been charged with murder and is being held at the Penobscot County Jail.
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Asylum seeker arrested at ICE field office in Scarborough now in Massachusetts
Yanick Joao Carneiro asked a U.S. District Judge to order his release. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine asked that his request be dismissed.
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Maine lawmakers consider divesting bill. Is it aimed at Israel?
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Rafael Macias, D-Topsham, would apply to any country.
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Live updates, Jan. 22: ICE says it has arrested at least 100 people in Maine this week
Federal agents say they are targeting the ‘worst of the worst’ criminals, but some local officials are questioning their aggressive tactics and noting that several detainees appear to have no criminal record.