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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Saco to hold public hearing on RV camping ordinance
If the amendment passes, Saco residents would be allowed to host guests in campers or motor homes on private property for 14 days.
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Biddeford council votes against moratorium on mobile home lot rent increases
Several residents pleaded with the council to pass the proposal, saying the rising prices — which have more than doubled for some — could force them out of their homes.
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Midcoast district shaping plan to renovate or close schools
The district is evaluating several options for its buildings and may close, rebuild or rehab some aging schools.
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Orrington infant had multiple injuries when she died, autopsy finds
The baby’s father has been charged with murder and is being held at the Penobscot County Jail.
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Documentary highlights challenges of aging wastewater infrastructure
Bath municipal employees are taking part in a Q&A Thursday after the screening of a documentary focusing on municipal wastewater systems.
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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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Asylum seeker arrested at ICE field office in Scarborough now in Massachusetts
Yanick Joao Carneiro asked a U.S. District Judge to order his release. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine asked that his request be dismissed.
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Maine lawmakers consider divesting bill. Is it aimed at Israel?
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Rafael Macias, D-Topsham, would apply to any country.