A campaign to save Crossland Hall focused on its role as a home for the Franco-American Centre, but officials said the building has outlived its useful life.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Maine AG asks to join in support of Minnesota lawsuit against DHS
The Portland City Council is expected to discuss the lawsuit in a meeting Monday night.
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Posted inMaine, News
ICE has detained more than 200 people in Maine so far, feds say
The Department of Homeland Security said Monday afternoon that some of those arrested had been accused of crimes but did not respond to follow-up questions about their cases.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Sports
Bethel diner owner watches son chase Olympic medal
Frank Del Duca Jr. was chosen to pilot the four-man bobsled for Team USA at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Pilates’ popularity expands to Yarmouth
The new exercise studio Mainely Pilates is an example of a growing trend in the Portland region.
Posted inMaine, News
Bangor plane crash among deadliest in Maine history
The most deadly plane crash happened in 1979 when a Downeast Airlines flight went down in Rockland, killing 17 people.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
ICE activity in Maine is hurting businesses owned and staffed by immigrants
Some are temporarily closing their doors or making contingency plans.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
A new charter school will open near Maine Mall this fall
MOXIE Public Schools’ building will be able to support up to 420 students.
Posted inMaine, News
Gorham crowd protests ICE activity
Protesters from several towns braved the Arctic-like temperatures in support of immigrants.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Did Donald Trump repeatedly call anti-ICE protesters ‘domestic terrorists’? | Fact brief
Leading members of the administration have used the term to describe protesters, including Alex Pretti, whom Border Patrol agents shot and killed Saturday in Minnesota.