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DHS admits mistakes in its ‘worst of the worst’ database

by Dana Richie February 19, 2026February 20, 2026

All 13 people originally listed as arrested in Maine are still on the list, but 7 more have been added so far this month.

Local & State, News

Man arrested in Skowhegan by Border Patrol was authorized to work, attorney says

by Emily Allen February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Federal court records show the man had an Employment Authorization Document, allowing him to work in the U.S.

Local & State, News

Judge frees Venezuelan man detained during Skowhegan Border Patrol operation

by Jake Freudberg February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

A judge ordered officials to release the young man, identified only as B.A.R., hours after he petitioned for a bond hearing.

Nation & World, News

Immigration crackdown in Minnesota ending, federal authorities say

by Steve Karnowski Associated Press February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

The operation, which began last year, resulted in thousands of arrests and multiple shootings.

Local & State, News, Politics

Is immigration enforcement picking back up in Maine?

by Rachel Ohm February 11, 2026February 12, 2026

Advocates say the reported arrests of more than a dozen people in Skowhegan on Tuesday are an example of an uptick in activity in rural areas. Sen. Susan Collins’ office says the raid was part of an ongoing ‘targeted operation.’

Local & State, News

Venezuelan detained in Skowhegan immigration bust challenges detention

by Jake Freudberg February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

The person is identified only by his initials and claims he has status as an unaccompanied child, although the government says he is now an adult.

Local & State, News

Angolans targeted most by immigration enforcement in Maine. Community leaders tried to prevent this.

by Rachel Estabrook February 11, 2026February 18, 2026

The Biden administration declined to provide legal protection for people from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola. Now their citizens are top targets of the deportation operation in Maine.