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FBI investigates Fairfield pot shop previously tied to Chinese organized crime

by Jake Freudberg and Dylan Tusinski January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

The investigation at 201 Norridgewock Road led to at least 2 people being taken into custody, but further details were not immediately available.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Is Maine prepared if ICE protests get dangerous?

by Emily Allen and Morgan Womack January 21, 2026January 22, 2026

Demonstrations here have so far remained peaceful, but organizers say they’re concerned about the aggressive crowd-control tactics that federal agents have used in Minnesota and elsewhere.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Man arrested in N.H. for Skowhegan slaying remains hospitalized

by Jake Freudberg January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

Dane Burke, accused of killing his girlfriend Nichole Jackson, was injured in a police chase that began in Massachusetts and ended in New Hampshire.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Man arrested in Skowhegan homicide after N.H. pursuit

by Amy Calder January 17, 2026January 21, 2026

Dane Burke, 55, was arrested in connection with the killing of Nichole Jackson, 46, of Skowhegan.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

How do Maine’s local law enforcement agencies collaborate with ICE?

by Morgan Womack January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

Several police departments have said they don’t have policies for dealing with immigration authorities but did specify that they can’t enforce federal law. Others say they won’t assist federal agents at all.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News, Politics

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.