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New data show most ICE detainees in Maine immigration sweep did not have criminal convictions
New data shows only a fraction of nearly 200 people arrested during January’s immigration enforcement surge in Maine had criminal convictions.
A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays
It has a catchy name — Build America, Buy America — and the lauded goal of bringing manufacturing jobs back…
Multiple Buildings Damaged in Portland Garage Fire
Traffic on nearby Forest Avenue in the area of Riverside Street was at a standstill while crews were battling the fire.
Numerous Felony Charges After Accusations of Domestic Assault in Bangor
Bangor Police say they were called to a residence on Broad Street at 10:10 pm on a report of domestic violence.
Lawsuit seeks to invalidate citizen’s initiative to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports in Maine
A citizen’s initiative to ban transgender athletes from competing on girls’ sports teams is in Maine is the target of a lawsuit.
Search of Portland Airbnb leads to drug charges for New York man
A New York man was arrested for drug trafficking after a search of an Airbnb in Portland turned up more than a pound of cocaine.
Police Say Homeless Men Arrested at Portland Restaurant with Large Quantity of Drugs
Both men were taken to the Cumberland County Jail.
Two Belfast Teenagers Were Arrested for Arson, After an Investigation of an House Fire
19-year-olds Isaac Cummings and Rowan Locke, both from Belfast, were charged with arson.
!2-Year-Old Has Severe Burns from Topsham Fire
Topsham Police say they found the boy on a front porch at a residence on Cote Lane suffering from extensive burns.
