Gratien Milandou-Wamba was detained by ICE officers while driving to work on April 19. He is being held in a New Hampshire jail awaiting court proceedings.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Family and lawyers ‘exhausted’ as ICE shuffles loved ones in and out of Maine
Advocates say immigration officials are moving people detained in Maine far from the state, making it hard for their loved ones to keep up.
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Maine lawmakers’ home addresses pulled from state websites after Minnesota killings
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said the addresses for legislative candidates were removed from her office’s website ‘out of an abundance of caution.’
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Maine Republicans, red flag opponents want to give voters another referendum option
A proposal unveiled Tuesday for a competing measure on the November ballot would make changes to the existing yellow flag law and include funding for mental health services.
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Augusta bird attack prompts trail closure at Bond Brook Trails
‘Two pounds of fury:’ Officials believe a nesting goshawk is defending its territory and is attacking people it deems threatening.
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Gorham code officer calls it a career after 20 years
Freeman Abbott said he is “going to take it easy and enjoy my family in retirement.”
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Leonard Lauder, who gifted millions to Maine causes, dies at 92
He lived part time in Maine with his wife, Judy Glickman Lauder.
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Maine lawmakers advance bill to limit police cooperation with federal immigration authorities
A bill from Rep. Deqa Dhalac, D-South Portland, would still allow law enforcement to work with federal law enforcement on criminal investigations, as long as the primary purpose is not immigration enforcement.
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Falmouth appoints Bryce Hach to lead town council
The council also swore in the three councilors elected on June 10.
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Despite opposition, budget passes during marathon Windham town meeting
The meeting, which lasted 4 1/2 hours, went on after all warrant items had been voted on to resolve the issue of the general government budget.