The man is in the country on a work visa after receiving a master’s degree at UMaine, his colleagues said.
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Wife of detainee questions morality of ICE enforcement in Maine
Marcos Da Silva’s wife spent almost 2 days trying to find him, and his truck, after he was detained by immigration officials in Portland on Tuesday.
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Maine’s outdoor recreation industry is ripe for growth, leaders say
Outdoor recreation contributed $3.4 billion to Maine’s economy in 2023.
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Our complete coverage of ICE in Maine
Widespread immigration arrests have been reported across Maine.
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Why some Mainers support ICE’s increased enforcement in the state
Homeland Security’s ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ has found vocal and widespread support among Maine’s conservatives, though some are expressing concern over the federal agents’ tactics.
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Cumberland County sheriff: ICE arrest of corrections officer was ‘bush league’
Kevin Joyce said the officer, who was detained Wednesday night in Portland by several agents, has a ‘squeaky clean’ record.
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Gov. Mills traveled outside of Maine as ICE operation began. Her team won’t say why.
The U.S. Senate campaign spokesperson for Mills only confirmed she was out of the state Tuesday.
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Portland City Council approves new police oversight board despite union’s concerns
The board is more than 3 years in the making since voters approved its creation in a 2022 referendum.
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Maine’s Hearts of Pine face big test in Year 2: Staying relevant
After a highly successful first season, Maine’s professional soccer team sees areas for growth and challenges to be met.
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Live updates, Jan. 22: ICE says it has arrested at least 100 people in Maine this week
Federal agents say they are targeting the ‘worst of the worst’ criminals, but some local officials are questioning their aggressive tactics and noting that several detainees appear to have no criminal record.