The city of Portland and Cumberland and Hancock Counties were among the 500 so-called "sanctuary jurisdictions" around the country put on notice by the Department of Homeland Security this week. The Trump administration believes these cities and counties are "obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws."

Dr. Merideth Norris was sentenced earlier this month in federal court to three years of probation and community service.

For the rest of this year, the historical society is presenting an exhibition titled, "Notorious: Maine Crime in the Public Eye, 1690 - 1940."

Analysis of the latest development in the Maine legislature, the candidates who are entering state races, and the news out of Washington, D.C.

According to court documents, the government had moved to deport Eyidi Ambila after the ACLU of Maine filed a petition for his release last week.

The man, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has been in ICE custody since September.

Police Chief Jo-Ann Putnam made the announcement at a select board meeting last night.

We examine the role of the Supreme Court in today's political climate, and why many fear the role of law is threatened

Sheriff Kevin Joyce said his department is squeezed between people who want an end to cooperation with ICE and those who want to see even more collaboration.

An overflow crowd in Augusta testified largely in favor of the bills, but several law enforcement associations object to the measures.