News Center Maine - The Maine Library Commission unanimously adopted a policy Monday prohibiting anyone “acting on behalf of the state library” from voluntarily granting law enforcement officers access to nonpublic library areas for immigration enforcement. If a law enforcement officer demands access to nonpublic areas, the policy instructs staff members to first ask why the officer needs entry.The policy calls for library staff members to contact the designated administrator on duty if the officer possesses a court-issued warrant or any other official documents authorizing immigration enforcement activity.
The University of Maine announced a voluntary Special Retirement Incentive (SRI) on Thursday, Nov. 5, for 158 eligible faculty members as part of ongoing efforts to address a projected $19 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2028. Faculty who choose to participate will receive a one-time payment equal to 100% of their annual base salary upon retirement on Sept. 1, 2027.
Freeport Conservation Trust is pleased to announce that on Tuesday, November 3, John and Janet Schwanda of Freeport granted a conservation easement on their property, Hemlock Hill. This generous gift permanently protects 32 acres of forest and wildlife habitat in Freeport.
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elect Pingree announces transition leaders