She initially planned to boycott the event after the White House refused to invite 2 Democratic governors, then did an 11th-hour about-face once those governors attended the meeting after all.
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Bowdoin’s updated protest policies meet pushback from students, faculty
The Brunswick college said it is now refining those policies, which went into effect in January, following feedback.
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Rural Maine shelters could face closure without more state funding, directors say
Shelter directors across the state are pushing lawmakers to adopt a proposal that would increase funding using a portion of the real estate transfer tax.
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Hannaford issues recall for items sold at Maine Mall location
Select meat products sold at the South Portland store between Sunday and Wednesday have been recalled due to quality concerns, the grocery chain said.
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Assistant U.S. attorney to be appointed District Court judge in Bangor
Andrew Lizotte first applied for the role in 2021 before reapplying last month.
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Maine set for another snowy weekend
Most of the state will likely receive at least 3 inches of snow Friday night into Saturday, according to the National Weather Service, while there is a chance of a lighter snow Sunday evening.
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Sanford isn’t just getting a data center, developer says
The ‘Sanford Woods Industrial and Technical Campus’ would cover more than 1,000 acres along and near the Mousam River.
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DHS admits mistakes in its ‘worst of the worst’ database
All 13 people originally listed as arrested in Maine are still on the list, but 7 more have been added so far this month.
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Trump’s selective bonuses draw favoritism complaints at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Some civilian workers at the government-owned shipyard in Kittery recently got bonuses of up to $25,000 from the Department of Defense. Others did not, and they’re not happy about it.
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Wabanaki Nations, Mills are finding common ground
In the final chapter of the governor’s administration, she and tribal leaders are making progress on tribal priorities.