PORTLAND – Russell M. “Rusty” Gallant, 69, of Portland, passed away on Wednesday Jan. 14, 2026.
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Obituary: Robert “Bob” Edmond Mittel
PORTLAND – Robert “Bob” Edmond Mittel, beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, friend, and colleague died peacefully at home on Jan. 11, …
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Obituary: Ellen “Sue” Fernald
PORTLAND – Ellen “Sue” Fernald, 74, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 10, 2026.
A visiting hour will be held from …
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Portland protest doubles in size amid rumors of ICE surge in Maine
Recent warnings about immigration agents conducting widespread action in Portland and Lewiston drew a crowd of about 200 people to Monument Square.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Portland’s short-term rental restrictions are backfiring | Opinion
Intended to increase housing availability and affordability, the opposite is happening.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Cumberland County DA says she is willing to prosecute illegal use of force by ICE agents
As Maine communities brace for a possible enforcement surge, Jacqueline Sartoris said in an interview that she’s concerned about use of force by federal agents in Chicago and Minneapolis.
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
Hearts of Pine add two defenders for 2026
Portland signs Esteban Espinosa and brings back Mo Mohamed.
Posted inMaine, News
How a series of ICE rumors put Maine on edge
The past week brought word and warnings that ICE agents would conduct mass operations in Maine cities, but much information remains unverified.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Amid heightened tensions about ICE, 30 new citizens naturalized in South Portland
The teary-eyed scene came as immigrants throughout Maine fear a looming crackdown by federal agents.
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How do Maine’s local law enforcement agencies collaborate with ICE?
Several police departments have said they don’t have policies for dealing with immigration authorities but did specify that they can’t enforce federal law. Others say they won’t assist federal agents at all.