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Kennebunk and Arundel Democrats Seek to Form 'Rapid Response Team' to Obstruct ICE Raids

1 day ago | themainewire.com | Edward Tomic

The Democrats of the Kennebunks and Arundel (DKA) is looking to form a “Rapid Response Team” in case of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in their towns, their organizing communications indicate.
Egyptian National With Alleged Ties to Terrorist Organization Arrested in Pittsfield

1 day ago | themainewire.com | Edward Tomic

An Egyptian national with alleged ties to a terrorist organization was arrested by U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agents in Pittsfield last week. According to USBP Houlton Sector, on Friday, May 30, agents with the Rangeley Station encountered an Egyptian national near Pittsfield.
Maine State Police Police Identify Woman Found Dead in Lewiston

2 days ago | themainewire.com | Edward Tomic

The Maine State Police on Wednesday released the identity of a woman found dead at a home in Lewiston earlier this week. Shortly after 5 a.m. on Monday, Lewiston Police responded to a residence on Old Greene Road in Lewiston for a death investigation. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit also responded to the scene to investigate. An autopsy was performed on Tuesday at the Maine Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta.
Another Portland Homeless Man Arrested for Another Downtown Stabbing

2 days ago | themainewire.com | Edward Tomic

A Portland homeless man was arrested Wednesday morning for allegedly stabbing another homeless man in the city’s downtown area. Portland Police say they responded to the area of Cumberland Avenue and Preble Street shortly after 6 a.m. on Wednesday for a report of a stabbing. At the scene, police found a 41-year-old homeless man who had suffered a laceration to his hand. The victim was taken to Maine Medical Center, where he was treated and has since been released.
April Is the Cruelest Month: Maine Border Patrol Reports Ongoing Spike in Illegal Alien Apprehensions

2 days ago | themainewire.com | Edward Tomic

U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) in Maine is reporting a recent spike in apprehensions, including the removal of 42 illegal aliens out of the state for deportation proceedings. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statistics, Maine’s Houlton Sector in April saw a record 113 migrant apprehensions, bringing the total apprehensions up to 357 in fiscal year 2025 to date — already surpassing the totals from the previous three years.
Mills Admin to Pay $159 per Seat English Language Classes for Adult 'Multilingual Learners'

3 days ago | themainewire.com | Edward Tomic

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) issued a no-bid contract this week spending nearly $30,000 on English language classes for adult “multilingual learners” at a cost of $159 per seat, extending a program that launched last June for another year.
Lewiston Man Charged with Disseminating Sexually Explicit Material of Child Under 12

3 days ago | themainewire.com | Edward Tomic

A 30-year-old Lewiston man was arrested on Monday after an investigation showed that he allegedly used a social media account to send sexually explicit material of children under 12. Lewiston Police executed a search warrant at 29 Elm St. on Monday following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to the Maine Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
South Portland Homeless Services Provider Reaches $350,000 Settlement with DOJ Over Alleged False Drug Testing Claims

3 days ago | themainewire.com | Edward Tomic

The Opportunity Alliance, a homeless and substance abuse service provider based in South Portland, has agreed to a nearly $350,000 settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) related to allegations that the nonprofit submitted false drug testing claims.
Maine Legislative Republicans Denounce Democrat Ploy to Block Public Hearing on "Red Flag" Gun-Grab Bill

4 days ago | themainewire.com | Edward Tomic

Who’s afraid of a public hearing? Maine legislative Republicans held a press conference on Monday to call out a move by Democrats on the Judiciary Committee to deny a public hearing for a proposed “red flag” gun control law as undemocratic and potentially illegal.
Portland Police Arrest Allegedly Crack Carrying Fugitive Wanted by US Marshals

4 days ago | themainewire.com | Edward Tomic

Portland Police last week apprehended a fugitive wanted by federal law enforcement after officers chased him down and found him in possession of crack cocaine and other illegal drugs. Police say their crime reduction unit was working in the area of Portland Street and Forest Avenue shortly after 7 p.m. on Thursday when they observed a male subject remove what appeared to be a small baggie of drugs from his pants.