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Nearly 175 Maine Businesses Close to Protest ICE Despite Collins's All-Clear
Some Portland bars and cafes closed or donated profits to protest ICE, a day after Sen. Susan Collins said the agency had wound down enforcement in Maine.
Novel Book Bar and Cafe
Maine Business Wire reported on Novel Book Bar and Cafe on October 3, 2026.
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October 3, 2026
Nearly 175 Maine Businesses Close to Protest ICE Despite Collins's All-Clear
At Novel Book Bar and Cafe, owner Joshua Ames said his staff and business could not afford to lose the income and that he wanted the cafe to stay a safe gathering place.
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