Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner has cited the statistic in campaign speeches.
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One year in, Trump’s Maine supporters say he’s doing a great job
President Donald Trump has brought a flurry of broad-reaching changes since taking office one year ago, and they’ve been largely welcomed by Republican voters.
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Elon Musk’s third party won’t work | Opinion
A new political party will only divide the coalition needed to restore what’s been lost. I learned that the hard way.
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Poll finds Trump and Musk are unpopular in Maine, but opinions are mixed about federal actions
The Pan Atlantic Omnibus Poll also tested voter intentions for some rumored and declared candidates for governor.
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In Maine and nationwide, rallies and protests are growing alongside anger, grievances
Maine, like much of the country, has seen a notable jump in the size and frequency of political demonstrations since President Donald Trump began his second term.
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Waterville ‘Tesla Takedown’ protest targets Musk, Trump
The demonstration was one of hundreds held worldwide Saturday as part of “Tesla Takedown,” a planned, peaceful event organizers say is intended to highlight President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s gutting of democracy.
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New Gloucester business upended by USAID cutbacks
The founder of Planson International, which provides IT and communications support for USAID recipients in developing countries, says its revenue could be cut in half this year if the dismantling of USAID stands.
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Workers reinstated at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
The workers, all entry-level employees still in their probationary periods, were briefly fired by the Navy Department last week.
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6 civilian employees laid off at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
The termination orders came from the Department of the Navy, not the shipyard itself, labor leaders said. The terminations could save the yard less than $300,000 annually.
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Hundreds protest against Trump and Musk outside Maine State House
The protest was meant to coincide with others around the country and came as Trump was scheduled to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.