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cilleanne.bsky.social
@cilleanne.bsky.social
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Believer in democracy. Believer in the freedom of books. Believer in women’s humanity. Facing this new reality without bowing to it.
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cilleanne.bsky.social
I didn’t say it’s easy. You have to plan in advance.
January 31, 2026 at 4:31 AM
cilleanne.bsky.social
Simple answer: no street parking 9pm to 6am. City comes in and plows- you’re welcome- how Portland, Maine handles it.
January 30, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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BREAKING — Mark Dion, Mayor of Portland, Maine just released this media statement re: ICE coming to the Portland and Lewiston. He says "While we respect the law, we challenge the need for a paramilitary approach to the enforcement of federal statutes."

Full statement shared with me:
“Our community is anxious and fearful regarding the understanding that ICE is planning to send agents to Portland and Lewiston next week. We are a welcoming city. There is no evidence of unchecked criminal activity in our community requiring a disproportionate presence of federal agents. In that view, Portland rejects the need for the deployment of ICE agents into our neighborhoods. While we respect the law, we challenge the need for a paramilitary approach to the enforcement of federal statutes. The consequence of law enforcement should not be chaos and violence, which only results in making Portland less safe.” “The City Council and I stand, not apart, but with our lawfully admitted immigrant and refugee communities. I urge our residents to look out for one another. Know your rights and have a plan of action if ICE stops you on the street, visits your home, or arrives at your business or place of employment. As a reminder, Portland Police does not cooperate with ICE and they do not participate in enforcing federal immigration law. If you decide to protest or demonstrate, keep your efforts peaceful and consistent with the expectations for lawful behavior that we all share.”
January 14, 2026 at 9:27 PM