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In the fall, a parent was detained outside a Portland elementary school, with agents refusing to say who they worked for. In January, a Waterboro woman whose partner was detained after putting their child on the school bus repeatedly asked agents for a warrant and their names, to little avail.
As our reporters covered the surge of immigration enforcement in Maine last month, they repeatedly encountered videos and reports of masked, unidentified agents. The debate over ICE accountability is of course now playing out in Washington.
But it also left us wondering what the rules were for law enforcement officers in Maine. You can find out in the story by Kristian Moravec and Sean Scott below.
We also have an update on the budget crisis in Washington County and a new look at a piece of legislation it prompted, which has been overhauled to focus on timely county audits; a story that examines how Maine’s climate superfund bill would work; and more.
Thank you, as always, for reading. And if you haven’t heard: We’re hiring! We are looking for two new reporters: one to cover elections and government, and one to cover the environment. If you or someone you know might be a good fit, please apply.
— Stephanie
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Immigration agents wouldn’t tell her their names. What are the rules in Maine?
As a debate plays out nationally, The Monitor found local law enforcement identification practices are largely guided by custom and individual department policies, not legal requirements.
Read this story by Kristian Moravec and Sean Scott |
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Note: Monitor Local publishes stories on Downeast and Western Maine every Saturday. Here are some highlights from this weekend. For more, visit our website. |
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Bankruptcy bill amended to force county governments to conduct timely audits: If passed, the measure will require audits to be completed within 12 months of the end of each county’s fiscal year. Read this story by Judith Meyer |
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Federal agencies to present Washington County hazard risk assessment next month: The study is the seventh conducted by national researchers to help local officials plan for future weather events. Read this story by Judith Meyer |
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Norway Select Board looks to speed up rent moratorium to get issue before voters: Residents push for quick action as April 1 rent increase approaches at town’s largest mobile home park. Read this story by Jon Bolduc |
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The strategy behind Maine lawsuits against chemical giants: Maine lawsuits have added to the thousands nationwide against 3M, DuPont and 18 more companies that made PFAS or sold products containing it. Read this story by Lori Valigra of the Bangor Daily News |
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Maine congressional offices are fighting ICE to get immigrants’ documents back: Immigrants are seeking help retrieving personal documents, like work permits and passports, that weren’t returned when they were released. Read this story by Callie Ferguson of the BDN |
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Republicans are using fraud scandals against Democrats in key races: In Maine, California and New York, Republicans are attempting to make fraud allegations stick to Democratic officials. Read this story by Torrie Herrington of NOTUS for The Maine Monitor |
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