Evaristo Kalonji, an asylum seeker from Angola who has no criminal record, vanished from South Portland. He turned up in one detention center, then another.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Could ICE be barred from non-public areas in Maine?
The Legislature’s Judiciary Committee is hearing testimony Thursday on Rep. Ellie Sato’s bill to block federal agents from certain places.
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Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine boys hockey poll features a new No. 2 with a strong resume
Thornton still first, while Messalonskee rises on the strength of wins over other ranked teams.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
ICE crackdown only worsens our immigration problem | Douglas Rooks
Whatever one’s views, it’s clear these operations are neither orderly nor lawful.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Why Republicans walked out on Gov. Janet Mills’ State of the State address
At times, Maine’s two-term governor seemed to be speaking to primary voters as she seeks the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate against progressive firebrand Graham Platner.
Posted inCops & Courts, Fact Brief, Maine, News
Does Maine have any private prisons? | Fact brief
Nationwide, 22 states rely solely on publicly operated prisons.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine girls hockey poll remains the same
The Edward Little co-op still tops the rankings, which might finally see some changes with a wild finish ahead.
Posted inOutdoors, Times Record
Snowshoeing to the top of Rumford Whitecap Mountain | Column
Only about 1,600 feet of elevation gain on a well-designed trail brings hikers to the 2,214-foot open summit. The entire trek can be accomplished in about three and half hours hiking at a moderate pace.
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Opinion
The free returns trap: What really happens to the stuff you send back | Column
Nearly 10 billion pounds of returned merchandise end up in landfills annually — even products in perfect condition.
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Opinion
The federal government is lighting our Constitution on fire | Column
Whether you support strong immigration laws or not, what should concern all of us is how power is being exercised and whether the Constitution is still setting the rules.