Maine Corrections Officer Taken Into ICE Custody, County Manager Says

Former Maine jail employee has been detained by ICE for several months

Gratien Milandou-Wamba, who fled political persecution in Congo, remains in ICE detention as he awaits an asylum hearing, according to his attorney.

Maine county jail officer detained by ICE in NH had applied for asylum

Gratien Milandou-Wamba thought he'd done everything right.

Maine corrections officer taken into ICE custody, county manager says

The manager of Cumberland County says the corrections officer had proper work documentation and was off duty when they were detained by immigration authorities.

Maine corrections officer detained by ICE

The officer was not on duty at the time of the arrest and no longer works at Cumberland County Jail.

Cumberland County corrections officer detained by ICE, officials confirm

The sheriff's office said it has seen an increase in immigrants applying to be corrections officers after the state waived an English language requirement.

Cumberland County confirms rabies in kitten, seeks others from same litter

The Cumberland County Health Department is warning of a potential rabies exposure involving a litter of kittens - some of which were given away - in Port Norris.