Republicans, meanwhile, push back on Democrats’ characterization of the raids.
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New garage will keep the wheels on our Brunswick school buses going round and round | Column
Brunswick School Department mechanics maintain a fleet of 47 vehicles.
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New Gloucester resident crowned Mrs. USA
Misty Coolidge, a business owner and anti-hunger activist, won the International Ms. Pageant in Orlando earlier this month.
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What’s in store for Scarborough in 2026? | In the Know
The start of the year is a fundamental time for preparing for the months ahead in the town of Scarborough. The Town Council meets to establish clear goals to focus on, informed by both ongoing projects/issues as well as community sentiment from the well-timed survey responses received in early January. This theme continues into the […]
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Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
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Donations still coming in for Press Herald Toy Fund
Volunteers for the charity are already planning for its 77th season.
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Maine faith leaders prepare for more ICE enforcement
Some churches have marked private areas and leaders say they are taking extra precautions as federal immigration enforcement increases in Greater Portland.
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Maine woman interfered with Brewer police assuming they were ICE agents, officials say
Mary Conmee, of Orrington, has been served a court summons for disorderly conduct and obstructing government administration during a Brewer law enforcement operation Wednesday.
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Caribou apartment fire displaces 36 people
Residents using a fire extinguisher combined with the building’s sprinkler system to put out the flames, leaving extensive water damage, officials say.
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Portland City Council approves new contract with Back Cove festival
The 3-year agreement will begin in 2027 after festival organizers scrapped this year’s edition following delays in finalizing the deal last fall.