The Canadian president walked away from the press when asked if tariffs were discussed.
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Man charged in shooting death of dog on North Yarmouth trail
People walking the trail Saturday morning with their dogs said the incident makes them worry about being in the woods during hunting season.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Man shot and killed by police in Westbrook
The Maine Attorney General’s Office is investigating the shooting.
Posted inMaine
Toy Fund brings joy to children who deserve a break
Among the letters that have poured into the Press Herald Toy Fund in recent weeks asking for help are stories of proud parents and brave children coping with all kinds of challenges. “I’m a mother of two: my sweet daughter, who is 4, and my strong and loving son, who is 11,” one woman wrote. […]
Posted inMaine, News
Eviction relief program is keeping Maine families housed, but high demand depletes funding
More than 1,500 are queued up, hoping to receive up to $800 a month in rent relief and a one-time payment to catch up on back rent.
Posted inMaine, News
Local climate action planning on the rise in communities across Maine
While governments are responding to climate change at the global, national and state levels, local officials are identifying opportunities and responding to threats that are unique to their communities.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Q&A: U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree on what she expects during a second Trump administration
Pingree said she is worried about deep cuts to education, health care, the environment and many other areas.
Posted inMaine, News
After all the pre-lighting criticism, Portland tree-lighting dazzles the crowd
For more than a week, complaints have been circulating that this year’s tree is thinner and scragglier than usual. But as the lights flashed on, precisely at 4:30 p.m. Friday, a crowd of hundreds cheered.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Dog shot and killed along North Yarmouth trail; shooter flees scene
Maine Operation Game Thief is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the shooter’s arrest.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
The Supreme Court restrained Trump last time. Will it do so again?
Legal scholars and advocates say they expect Trump to suffer additional legal setbacks in a second term, especially on his more extreme proposals.