Portland, as well as Hancock and Cumberland counties, appeared on the list of areas that the department last week accused of defying federal immigration law.
Morgan Womack
Staff Writer
Morgan covers breaking news and public safety for the Portland Press Herald. Before moving to Maine in 2024, she reported for Michigan State University's student-run publication, as well as the Indianapolis Star and Michigan Public. She's passionate about telling human-centered stories and battling for access to public records. As someone who grew up on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan, Morgan feels at home in Maine's natural scenery.
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Nonprofit founder who trained Maine’s first comfort dogs mourns unexpected death
Baxter, a 3-year-old comfort dog for the Maine Bureau of Emergency Communications, died after being left in a state vehicle.
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Homeland Security accuses Portland, and Hancock and Cumberland counties of defying immigration law
A list compiled by the federal agency specifically calls out the three law enforcement jurisdictions ‘as endangering American communities.’
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Maine public safety dog dies in state vehicle that ‘unexpectedly’ stopped running
Baxter, a 3-year-old chocolate Lab ‘comfort dog’ for the Maine Bureau of Emergency Communications, died when the vehicle and air conditioning shut off.
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Environmental groups appeal judge’s approval of construction for controversial power corridor
Several groups claim that federal agencies didn’t thoroughly evaluate the New England Clean Energy Connect’s environmental impact.
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Portland police arrest 3 teens accused in December shooting near park
No one was injured in the shooting, but multiple apartments on Cumberland Avenue were hit with bullets and several shell casings were found in Peppermint Park.
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Portland police arrest 20 pro-Palestinian protesters in Old Port
Those arrested are accused of obstructing the roads near the Custom House.
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Milbridge clam harvester missing in Narraguagus Bay
The Maine Marine Patrol is searching the bay for 51-year-old Alton Wallac, who was reported missing by his family Sunday afternoon.
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Elan School and Yarmouth fires connected to 4 teens, state fire marshal says
The state agency says 7 fires in Poland and Yarmouth were intentionally set. Two teens have been charged in connection to some of the fires, and more charges may be coming.
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South Portland police launch policy review after Deering High School student ‘mistakenly’ detained by police
The 16-year-old student was apprehended by South Portland police who were executing a search warrant near the school.