Maine agencies that help immigrants, refugees settle in suddenly lose funding
It cut off funding this week, with no notice, to agencies working to resettle immigrants and refugees in the state.
Lewiston condemns Ramada Inn for second time
LEWISTON, Maine — A Lewiston hotel that has served as temporary housing for refugees has been condemned for a second time.
Maine authorities find human remains in Lewiston bog
A resident found the remains Saturday afternoon in Garcelon Bog, Maine authorities said. Officials believe the remains, found at the end of Lewiston’s Russell Street, have been in the bog for “an ...
Lewiston private school sues state, family over ‘stay put’ rule for disabled students
A special education private school run by Spurwink says it should be allowed to immediately discharge a student who has ...
Snow impacts road conditions across Maine; multiple crashes reported
Slick road conditions across Maine led to multiple crashes Wednesday. On Sabattus Street in Lewiston, a crash Wednesday ...
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Maine refugee agencies scramble to preserve basic services after State Department cuts off funding
The directive, issued on Friday, said the federal government will no longer reimburse resettlement agencies for certain basic ...
Maine resettlement agencies told they can no longer support refugees already here
A State Department directive says agencies will not be reimbursed for items like housing and food assistance, cutting off ...
Maine school districts consider tighter restrictions or bans on cellphone use
According to the Maine Principals' Association, more than 40 individual schools or entire school districts have adopted some form of limits on cellphone use by students during the school day. Most ...
Maine advocates, schools prepare to respond to possible ICE enforcement
Immigrant rights advocates are preparing for the possibility of increased raids and enforcement activity across Maine, ...
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Slick morning across Maine as snow begins to accumulate
Maine's Total Weather is tracking a clipper system that is set to bring several inches of snow to many in the state.