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ICE shootings & community grief: In Biddeford, residents are still reeling after Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero was shot and killed during an ICE stop, with Senator Angus King saying Homeland Security told him the man wasn’t the intended target; witnesses described a chaotic scene and locals say fear has been building since earlier ICE sweeps. National backlash in Maine: Protesters filled Monument Square in Portland and gathered in Bangor for a “Day of Action,” demanding ICE leave the state, with speakers tying the violence to a broader crackdown on immigrant communities. ICE officer scrutiny: Reporting and family accounts say the officer involved, David Brouillette, had serious mental health issues and a history of violence, adding fuel to calls for independent investigations and body cameras. Maine politics, fast-moving: Maine Democrats began selecting delegates to replace Graham Platner, with Troy Jackson surging ahead in the delegate race toward the July 25 convention to face Susan Collins. Local culture & heritage: Van Buren’s Gayety Theatre restoration earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places, boosting hopes for a revived community hub.

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Jul. 9, 2026

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TEMO and Island Institute launch Maine electric outboard pilot

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NFEC launches Maine financial education affiliate

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