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QUOTE OF THE DAY
— Bruce Hews, Bangor’s new homelessness response coordinator.
TODAY’S TOP STORIES
Working immigrants are being swept up in ICE’s surge into Maine. The might of the federal government is coming down on a state with one of the smallest immigrant populations in the country, where the vast majority have permanent legal authorization to be here.
A Maine sheriff condemned ICE’s “bush league” arrest of a corrections recruit. Immigration enforcement agents had arrested 100 people in Maine as of Thursday afternoon, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Gov. Janet Mills called for federal agents to “show the warrants” if they have come to Maine to arrest immigrants.
Bruce Hews may have one of the toughest jobs in Bangor. The city’s new homelessness response coordinator steps into the role at a time of increasing demand and rising costs for housing.
Ellsworth is looking for a building for three departments. The city plans to consolidate its school bus garage, water department and parks and recreation facilities at the shared site.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
- ICE is keeping Maine’s congressional delegation in the dark about its operations in the state
- Maine’s governor demands data on immigration arrests as fear spreads amid enforcement surge
- Janet Mills traveled to San Francisco on 1st day of ICE surge
- Orrington man accused of killing infant daughter has history of domestic violence charges
- New deli adds to Fort Fairfield’s dining options
- Madawaska’s new fire chief is a longtime paramedic and firefighter
- Bucksport public health organization to shut down
- Border Patrol arrests 9 people who allegedly tried to evade inspection in Maine
- ICE agents detain civil engineer in Portland, leave his car running in the street with a smashed window
- How the transfer portal helped UMaine women’s soccer become a league powerhouse
- UMaine women’s basketball earns 1st win at Albany in 4 years
- UMaine hockey still searching for mental toughness and consistency
MAINE IN PICTURES
FROM THE OPINION PAGES
“Maine can escape stagnation by doubling down on what makes us unique: our trails, people and wild spaces.”
Opinion: Maine can revitalize its ATV trails as a path out of rural economic stagnation
LIFE IN MAINE
Maine skier Sam Morse was named to the U.S. Olympic team roster.
Try one of these cozy restaurants and pubs this winter.
If you want to explore Maine by snowmobile, try starting in Newport.