Local Headlines

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ICE Activity Increases in Maine as Anxiety Grows in Immigrant Communities

Reports of a surge in immigration arrests have struck fear in immigrant communities of Portland and Lewiston

15 hours ago in Local

ICE Ordered to Show Cause for Detaining Portland Resident During Routine Check-In

The judge gave the agency until noon Thursday to show cause for the detainment of Yanick Joao Carneiro

17 hours ago in Local

Local leaders react as ICE launches “Operation Catch of the Day” in Maine

ICE agents have been spotted in Maine communities including Portland, Westbrook and Lewiston over the last two days.

National Headlines

1 day ago in National

The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters

It's been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they plan to meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.

1 day ago in National

House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe

House Republicans are starting a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.

2 days ago in National

The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday

As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection on the slain Black American civil rights icon's legacy.

7 days ago in National

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.