What we’re monitoring: ICE in Maine • Child Welfare • Gun Safety
ICE detained a Maine immigrant’s wife, then let him trade places
More than anywhere else in New England, lawyers say Maine has stood out for federal agents tracking down one category of law-abiding immigrants at homes and jobs.
Wilton Board of Selectpersons approves $70,407 pickup truck to replace 127,000-mile police cruiser
The board established a new seating arrangement so all members, the town manager and the town clerk are visible during livestreamed meetings.
Washington County Jail administrator makes case for increasing wages
Overcrowding at the facility has created pressure for employees, with the average daily population well beyond the 42 inmates the facility is rated to hold.
Maine approved for Medicaid waiver that could help jails pay for addiction treatment
“This is one of the largest changes in the criminal-legal system in 30 years,” said Dr. Courtney Pladsen, the MaineCare medical director.
Proposed restrictions to Lewiston’s needle exchange program will harm the city, coalition says
A citizen-initiated ballot question will ask Lewiston voters if they want to place more limits on how many clean needles syringe service providers can distribute.
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