Hi everyone,
It's another very busy week here at the Maine Trust for Local News as we work hard to verify and report the activity of federal immigration enforcement throughout Maine. The reporting we've done would not be possible without our readers, who have shared their observations of ICE and sent their thoughts on immigration operations.
I am again inviting you to reach out and give your feedback, whether you want to share a tip, leave a comment with your opinion on ICE activity in Maine or ask a question.
And I want to remind you that you can find all of our immigration coverage here for free.
In this week's newsletter: ICE watchers in Maine say they were threatened by federal agents
Thanks for reading and have a great week, - Salomé Cloteaux |
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Peter O'Connell clears snow from his driveway on Fillmore Avenue in South Portland on Monday morning. (Derek Davis/Staff Photographer) |
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Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post 62 is hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 13. For an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org. American Legion Post 62 is located next to Riverbank Park at 17 Dunn St. in Westbrook. An A-frame double-sided poster will be placed at Main and Dunn streets. |
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Watch a '90s blockbuster youth movie with in the historic wing of Walker Memorial Library at 800 Main St. in Westbrook every Saturday in January starting at 2 p.m. The movie on Jan. 31 will be "Anastasia," which is rated G.
Children in grades pre-K to eighth can sign up for a 10 minute reading session with Hank, a certified therapy dog. Signups are required. Reading to a dog is a fun way to practice reading aloud, and a great stress reducer if you love cute canines. Reading to Hank will take place in the Youth Program Room in Walker Memorial Library at 800 Main St. in Westbrook. Please call or visit the library to sign up. Sessions are on Monday, Feb. 2, at 3:30, 3:45, 4, and 4:15 p.m.
Troop and Pack 87 will host a spaghetti dinner at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31. The dinner will benefit the Troop and Pack for summer camps this coming year as well as other expenses. Come for some homemade desserts and great food. The dinner will take place at 268 Brown St. in Westbrook. |
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Salomé Cloteaux is a community reporter covering Scarborough and Westbrook. She was born in France but lived in Indiana for most of her life before moving to Portland in November 2025. Salomé has a degree in journalism from Indiana University, and she previously reported for the Indiana Daily Student and the Morgan County Correspondent. You can support this newsletter by encouraging friends and family to sign up and explore our other newsletters.
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