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Maine DHHS found to have overpaid millions for childhood autism services

A federal audit has revealed that Maine made more than $45 million in overpayments to groups that offer support services for children with autism from 2019 to 2023.

York County confirms arrest of corrections officer by ICE agents

The York County Sheriff says a corrections officer with no criminal record is now in ICE detention.

Governor Mills Wants Transparency on ICE Operation in Maine

Mills said that President Donald Trump’s office hasn’t returned her calls regarding the operation launched this week.

ICE Agents Detain Man in Portland, Leave Car Running with Smashed Windows

It’s not known where the Columbian was taken by immigration enforcement agents.

Two Mainers Named to U.S. Olympic Team in Skiing, Snowboarding

The Olympics will kick off on February 6th in Milan, Italy.

Cumberland County sheriff calls ICE tactics “bush-league” in arrest of corrections officer recruit

Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce says he’s still waiting on more details about the arrest of a corrections officer recruit by ICE.

Maine man charged with murder in death of infant daughter held on bail

Bail is now set at $250,000 for a Maine man accused of killing his infant daughter.

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

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

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.

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Person Rescued After Falling Through Ice in Winthrop

Police say the outcome could have been different without community support and proper training.

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Police Subdue Man Waving Gun in Farmington Walmart Parking Lot

The incident took place just after 9:30 am Thursday.

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$519 million supplemental budget heads to governor’s desk after passage in Maine Legislature

The governor's $519 million supplemental budget has passed and is now headed to her desk to be signed.

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Portland police arrest man for 2017 killing

Portland police have arrested a man in connection with the 2017 killing of Sunao "Tom" Yamada.

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Candidate for governor Jim Libby drops out of race after failing to qualify for clean election funding

Republican candidate for governor and State Sen. Jim Libby is dropping out of the race after failing to qualify for public campaign funding.