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Maine secretary of state will keep saying no to undercover license plates for federal agents

by Rachel Ohm January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Shenna Bellows said her department is waiting for more information from federal authorities before it lifts its pause on giving out undercover plates.

Maine, News

Our complete coverage of ICE in Maine

January 21, 2026January 28, 2026

Widespread immigration arrests have been reported across Greater Portland and Lewiston.

Maine, News, Politics

ICE operations confirmed in Maine, targeting ‘criminal illegal aliens’

by Morgan Womack January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

A Homeland Security spokesperson said ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ launched Tuesday, following days of rumors that federal immigration enforcement would be ramping up in Maine.

Maine, 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.

Maine, News, Politics

Live updates, Jan. 21: Gov. Mills says Maine is committed to residents’ ‘safety and civil rights’

by Staff report January 21, 2026January 22, 2026

Reports of ICE activity in Maine have intensified, while a Department of Homeland Security leader told Fox News that federal officers have identified over 1,000 targets across the state.

Maine, News

Reports and videos of ICE activity are increasing in Maine

by Drew Johnson January 20, 2026January 21, 2026

Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline confirms an ‘increased presence’ of agents in his city, while a flood of social media posts appears to show officers also are operating in the Greater Portland area.

Maine, News, Politics

Live updates, Jan. 20: Lewiston mayor says ICE presence has increased

by Staff report January 20, 2026January 21, 2026

Reported sightings of federal immigration agents intensified Tuesday, days after officials began to speak publicly about a rumored uptick in ICE activity in Lewiston and Greater Portland.