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An ICE officer shot and killed a man in Maine on July 13. Domestic violence allegations have been raised against the officer. The shooting is part of a series of fatal incidents involving federal immigration agents.
ICE detentions and arrests surged across Maine in the weeks before a Colombian man was shot and killed in Biddeford on Monday. ICE is on pace for its highest arrest month in Trump's second term, with over 1,400 arrests nationwide in July. Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition reports arrests have doubled since May.
This commentary argues that the killing of a Colombian immigrant by ICE in Biddeford, Maine, echoes historical anti-immigrant violence in the city, such as a 1924 Klan march. The author contends that immigrants have been vital to Biddeford's identity and economy for over 150 years, and the community's response today mirrors past resistance.
This commentary argues that Democrats face a unique challenge in Maine due to voters' strong preference for incumbents, using Sara Gideon's failed Senate bid against Susan Collins as evidence. It suggests that this incumbency advantage may hinder Democratic efforts to flip the seat.
The author argues that Maine Democratic candidates must take a strong moral stance against Israeli actions in Palestine to win progressive voters and defeat Susan Collins. Drawing on his own experience and polling data, he contends that opposition to Israel's policies is a key issue for Democratic voters and a necessary litmus test for candidates.
Maine Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey said federal agencies are cooperating in the investigation of the ICE shooting death of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. All four of Maine's congressional representatives, including Republican Senator Susan Collins, formally requested DHS cooperation, seeking a different outcome than in Minnesota.
A woman died when a tree branch crashed through her windshield during severe storms in Maine on Thursday. Power outages peaked at roughly 60,000 late Thursday night before being reduced to 15,000 by Friday morning as utility crews worked to restore electricity.
This commentary argues that the contest to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee against Susan Collins highlights a divide between progressives, contrasting the credentials of Nirav Shah with the working-class appeal of Troy Jackson. It suggests that the race reflects broader tensions within the party over what qualities matter in a candidate.
This commentary argues that Maine Democratic leaders risk repeating past mistakes by ignoring primary voters who chose Graham Platner, despite his withdrawal. It contends that party elites should respect voter preferences rather than impose a candidate, drawing parallels to failed national and state-level party interventions.