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‘They keep killing people’: Grief and anger follow Biddeford ICE shooting

Hundreds of people gathered at protests in Southern Maine after a man was shot and killed by federal immigration agents in Biddeford on Monday.

Read this story by Josh Keefe, Sean Scott and Megan Blonigen

Maine is ramping up effort to reduce packaging in landfills. Will towns participate?: The state is seeking an operator for a new program to shift some recycling costs from municipalities to large companies. But only 16% of municipalities have said they’ll sign up so far. Read this story by Megan Blonigen

Who’s in the mix to replace Graham Platner. And who isn’t: An updated list of candidates who are in consideration — and those who have said they are not interested. Read this story

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Biddeford woman says shooting victim was known as a hardworking family man | Maine Public

Maine Democrats criticize Susan Collins after fatal ICE shooting | Associated Press

Maine's congressional delegation calls for expedited investigation into Biddeford ICE shooting | WMTW

Woodland Pulp found to be at fault for gas leak that killed two employees | News Center Maine

Maine Democrats will square off in televised Senate debate Thursday | Politico

Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings | Associated Press

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