Landowner Justin Alfond worked for more than a year to engage with local nonprofits that will share the space in the up-and-coming neighborhood.
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Reports and videos of ICE activity are increasing in Maine
Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline confirms an ‘increased presence’ of agents in his city, while a flood of social media posts appears to show officers also are operating in the Greater Portland area.
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Live updates, Jan. 20: Lewiston mayor says ICE presence has increased
Reported sightings of federal immigration agents intensified Tuesday, days after officials began to speak publicly about a rumored uptick in ICE activity in Lewiston and Greater Portland.
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Parents of teen held at gunpoint by police sue Portland, South Portland
Amber and Nathan Miller allege in the lawsuit that police knew they had the wrong suspect, but failed to immediately release their son.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
University of Maine will receive $45M for health science complex
The federal funding, secured by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, comes after UMaine recently commissioned a study that found adding a medical school was not currently feasible.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Maine could see coldest temperatures of the winter this weekend
An arctic blast is likely to plunge parts of Maine to 18 below zero Saturday. Add in wind and it could feel like 40 below in the western mountains.
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Freeport woman dies days after crash in Hebron
Lauren Sapienza, 40, died Jan. 15, 6 days after the SUV she was driving collided with a tanker truck on Route 119 in Hebron.
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South Portland schools prepare for increased ICE presence
The school system has issued policies addressing what to do if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents show up on school ground.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland art supply store files for bankruptcy, moves to Westbrook
Art supply chain Artist & Craftsman closed its store in Portland on Jan. 11.
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Maine Senate backs Janet Mills’ veto of right to repair changes
The bill would have given auto manufacturers more control over diagnostic data that independent repair shops say is essential to service modern vehicles.