Two young workers at Woodland Pulp in Washington County died after being exposed to toxic chemicals in a late-January leak. Federal officials said the deaths were preventable.
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Posted inMaine, News
ICE agents to pause most traffic stops after deadly Maine shooting
Since last week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have shot and killed 2 people, in Biddeford and in Houston. Each case involved traffic stops and victims who were not the original targets of ICE operations.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine delegation calls for expedited review of Biddeford ICE shooting
In a letter Tuesday, the state’s 4 members of Congress outlined key elements that federal authorities should include in their investigation of a 26-year-old man’s fatal shooting by a federal immigration officer.
Posted inCommunity, Food, Maine, News
24th annual Festival of Nations returns to Deering Oaks
Festival leaders have named the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine the featured guest of this year’s event.
Posted inCommunity, News
Kennebunk Fire and Rescue cleans up oil spill after boat overturns
Residents are advised to avoid swimming and allowing dogs into the water near Strawberry Island.
Posted inCommunity, News
What to know about Cumberland’s proposed comprehensive plan
A public hearing on the draft, which will guide the town’s development, will be held on July 30.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
One injured in sailboat fire in South Portland
The Portland Fire Department kept it from spreading to other vessels.
Posted inCommunity, Cops & Courts, Maine, News
Videos shows moments before and after ICE agents shot man in Biddeford
Footage from neighbors, a local business and bystanders capture gunfire and agents surrounding Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero on the ground.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine storms may yield golf ball-sized hail, high winds
The National Weather Service warns residents to stay alert and have a plan to seek shelter if necessary from Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Who was Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, the man killed by ICE in Biddeford?
The 26-year-old from Colombia was shot by federal immigration agents Monday morning.