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A new anti-ICE law isn’t in effect yet. Maine State Police are already following it.
The Maine State Police investigate Thursday morning, Jan. 15, 2026, at a field in Skowhegan, Maine, next to 361 West Front St., which is U.S. Route 2. (Jake Freudberg/Staff Writer) " data-image-caption="The Maine State Police investigate on a January morning at a field in Skowhegan next to 361 West Front St., which is U.S. Route 2. (Jake Freudberg/Staff Writer) " data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/0115_Skowhegan-cops_2.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/0115_Skowhegan-cops_2.jpg?w=780" />Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck issued a directive last month immediately implementing the law's underlying policies for his agency.

ICE ordered to explain why Portland resident was arrested during routine check-in
SCARBOROUGH, ME – APRIL 17: The Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility at 40 Manson Libby Road in Scarborough on Monday, April 17, 2023. (Staff photo by Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption="The Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Scarborough in 2023. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) " data-medium-file="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/04/35552972_20230417_ICEBuilding_02.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/04/35552972_20230417_ICEBuilding_02.jpg?w=780" />Yanick Joao Carneiro, an immigrant from Angola, was detained Tuesday when he went to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Scarborough, according to court documents.

Gorham, Standish and Westbrook rinks are ready for skating
Skaters take to the rink at Scarborough’s public outdoor skating rink. Make sure no signs are posted saying the rink is closed before venturing onto the ice. (Courtesy photo) " data-image-caption="Free, public ice skating is available in Gorham, Standish and Westbrook. (Courtesy photo) " data-medium-file="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/01/ice-rink.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2021/01/ice-rink.jpg?w=780" />Free, public outdoor ice skating is available in the area, including one warming hut.

Shona’s shock theory in Coronation Street as Jodie and Kit’s connection is exposed
She's picked up on something...

Jared Golden supports ICE operations in Maine if ‘focused on’ criminals

Claudia Winkleman’s vibrant Traitors lipstick has been discovered – and you can shop it now

Dates announced for southern Maine storytelling potluck suppers

Paddy’s life shattered in Emmerdale as he discovers Bear’s ‘brutal’ murder

Maine Diner in Wells is up for sale
WELLS, ME – SEPTEMBER 3: The Maine Diner in Wells opened Friday after closing for a week because one of its cooks was infected with covid. (Davis/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption="The Maine Diner, seen here in 2021, is on the market for $3.3 million. (Derek Davis/Staff Photographer) " data-medium-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/26261814_20210903_restaurants_10.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/26261814_20210903_restaurants_10.jpg?w=780" />The iconic Route 1 diner and its adjacent gift shop are on the market for $3.3 million.

Moment fairground ride filled with schoolchildren collapses and injures 14

Cindy and Max New Year wedding ‘confirmed’ as they unite in war

