Maine
No need to call, even if your Maine E-ZPass says you need to
MAINE (WMTW) – If you have a Maine E-ZPass and you see a red or yellow light flash and a message to “Call Customer Service” display when you pass through a toll booth, you can ignore it for now.
The Maine Turnpike Authority says there is a system interruption with one of its toll system providers.
“While this message may cause confusion, it can be disregarded until further notice. The issue is causing a delay in transaction processing and does not indicate a problem with individual E-ZPass accounts. Toll transactions are still being recorded and will be posted to accounts once the system catches up,” the MTA said in a press release. “Rest assured, there is no need to contact MTA Customer Service if you see the ‘Call Customer Service’ message.”
The MTA said Friday that the provider had identified the issue and was working to restore full functionality.
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Immigrant rights coalition reports uptick in ICE detentions across Maine
The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition says over the past two weeks its immigrant defense hotline has seen an uptick in reported ICE detentions.
They say this corresponds with a national shift in ICE activity, including bids for local businesses to cooperate with ICE.
In Maine, the arrests follow a broader trend of targeting Black and brown immigrants, including people navigating immigration proceedings.
The coalition, which represents more than 100 organizations, says it’s ready to protect civil and human rights and is urging immigrants to prepare themselves and their families.
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They suggest having the defense hotline ready in case you witness ICE activity, making sure you have important personal documents in case of detention, and reviewing rights around judicial warrants in private spaces, like your home or workplace.
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Mother’s Day brings boom in flower sales across Maine
It wouldn’t be Mother’s Day without a stop at the florist.
According to Fox Business, about 154 million flowers are sold during the week of Mother’s Day. So it’s safe to say it was a busy day for stores like Estabrook’s Maine Garden Center and Nursery.
Plenty of families stopped by to pick out flowers on Sunday, looking to choose the perfect bouquet for their moms.
“I think Mother’s Day is tradition, you know, and so it’s great to see families here. We have a lot of new families that have come today for the first time with their young children and their mother. Watching the young kids and seeing how excited they are—their eyes light up at all the beautiful flowers,” Tom Estabrook, president of Estabrook’s, said.
Estabrook says Mother’s Day tends to be a great kickoff to the spring season.
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