More than 200 people have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement since enforcement surged last week, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
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Posted inMaine, News
Asylum seeker detained by ICE on Friday had no criminal history in Maine, attorney says
Francoise Makuiza is one of more than 200 people arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Maine since an enforcement surge began last week.
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Posted inMaine, News
Tensions emerge between Maine gun owners and Trump over deadly Minnesota shooting
State and national gun rights groups often aligned with Trump pushed back on his administration’s comments after an agent killed Alex Pretti in Minnesota.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Brunswick crews work to repair water system leak
The water district said all homes now have water a few hours after a leak caused a drop in water pressure.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Despite outcry, UMaine will demolish its oldest building
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.
Posted inMaine, Politics
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.
Posted inBusiness, Food, News
South Portland’s Taj restaurant makes free hot meals a permanent feature
Owner Sai Guntaka set up a stocked food warming cabinet in front of the restaurant.
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.