Thank you to the Portland Press Herald, especially staff writers Drew Johnson and Morgan Womack, for the coverage of the protest in the wake of Renee Good’s death at the hands of masked ICE agent. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was quick not only to label Renee as a “domestic terrorist,” but to claim that the […]
2026
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
If only the US was being run like a business | Douglas Rooks
President Trump’s failure to honor even basic principles of business is on full display now.
Maine faith leaders prepare for more ICE enforcement
Some churches have marked private areas and leaders say they are taking extra precautions as federal immigration enforcement increases in Greater Portland.
ICE is not snooping randomly around Maine | Letter
Reporting that suggests events like community suppers might be targeted is not helpful.
Donations still coming in for Press Herald Toy Fund
Volunteers for the charity are already planning for its 77th season.
Obituary: Frank Abbott Clifford
SHENZHEN, CHINA – SHENZHEN, CHINA –
Frank Abbott Clifford, 72, of Shenzhen, China, died Nov. 3, 2025, of complications following a …
Obituary: Richard “Dick” Davy
PORTLAND – After a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease, Dick died peacefully on the morning of Jan. 17, 2026, with his …
Obituary: Deborrah Anne Jabar
PORTLAND – Deborrah Anne Jabar, beloved sister and friend, passed away on Jan. 15, 2026, in Portland, Maine, after a long …
Death Notice: Frank Abbott Clifford
Clifford, Frank Abbott 72, of Shenzhen, China, formerly of Yarmouth, Nov. 3. Memorial service at a later date. …