Immigrant advocates say they are worried that a new federal rule will broadly block access to asylum at the southern border. The new rule allows border agents to turn away asylum seekers if they haven’t first applied online or sought protection in a country they traveled through to reach the U.S. border. Most asylum seekers […]
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Breaking the silence: Finding Our Voices event sheds light on ways to stop domestic violence
Domestic violence survivors encourage others to speak out, lend a helping hand and not judge those going through “absolute hell.”
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Hundreds of asylum-seekers apply for Brunswick housing
A 60-unit affordable housing development at Brunswick Landing for asylum-seekers is nearing completion.
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Effort to restore parole in Maine appears unlikely after committee vote
The bill was rejected 6-5 by the Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee and faces ongoing opposition from Gov. Janet Mills, a former prosecutor.
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Former defense contractor executives plead guilty to illegal donations to Collins’ campaign
Clifford Chen and Lawrence Lum Kee, who worked for the engineering firm Navatek, violated federal laws prohibiting defense contractors from making contributions directly to candidates.
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Former Portland ed tech sentenced to 22 years for sexually abusing student
Benjamin Conroy, 34, took responsibility for the crime at his sentencing Monday, saying he was “tortured” by the harm he caused.
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Kelp dryer could allow Maine seaweed farms to triple output
The machine, developed by Ocean’s Balance, is intended to solve the exacting challenges seaweed farmers face when trying to preserve their harvest.
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Herbalist opens new Sip House café in downtown Freeport
Café owner Tammy Nonni uses locally sourced organic products to promote health and support other local producers.
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‘They have very little’: Brunswick woman collecting donations for African students
Tiffany Jones created a nonprofit to support students at the Moshi Kids Centre in Tanzania.
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Bath police officer honored for saving 1-year-old girl
Bath police Cpl. Michael Jones revived the girl after her father brought the unconscious girl into the police station.