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Feds won’t confirm whether ICE surge is coming to Maine

by Morgan Womack January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

But the Department of Homeland Security did respond to Gov. Janet Mills’ video statement, saying Friday that the agency is working to ‘remove criminals’ from Maine.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Skowhegan death investigation ongoing, state police say

by Jake Freudberg January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

Police withheld the deceased woman’s name and the cause and manner of her death, pending positive identification and family notification.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

State police investigate incident at Skowhegan property

by Jake Freudberg January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Officials have not said what exactly police were investigating Thursday off U.S. Route 2.

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Police lapse jeopardizes confession in Benton attempted murder case

by Keith Edwards January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Hailie Hotham allegedly shot a man she was in a relationship with after a dayslong ‘bender’ and confessed to police.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

NY woman pleads guilty to illegal marijuana grow in Madison, Norridgewock

by Keith Edwards January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

Jiamin Liao had 551 plants at one property and 30 pounds of processed marijuana at the other.

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Waterville man charged with killing roommate seeks to toss out statements made to police

by Keith Edwards January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Lawyers for Thomas Lowrie, who allegedly told police he had ‘done the unspeakable,’ argue that due to his mental state he was not able to waive his right to remain silent after arrest.