politics
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PublishedMarch 30, 2025
Early into President Trump’s 2nd term, supporters in Maine say ‘So far, so good.’
New polling found near-unanimous support for the president among Maine Republicans, although some Trump voters say recent scandals and leaks are giving them cause for concern.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2025
Maine lawmakers endorse nominees to state’s high, superior courts
The Senate will have a final vote on Julia Lipez's nomination to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court and Darcie McElwee's to the Superior Court.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2025
Waterville city councilor resigns abruptly, citing health issues exacerbated by Trump election
Rien Finch, a Democrat who represented Ward 6, cited recent physical and mental health challenges, worsened by overwork and having a president who says transgender people do not exist.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2025
Who are Maine’s lawmakers taking to Trump’s address to Congress?
Every member of Congress can bring one guest to the presidential address, and they often use the privilege to honor a local hero or send a political message.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2025
Wolfe’s Neck Center’s $35 million climate grant caught up in funding freeze
A $335,000 reimbursement for 2 months' worth of USDA program expenses is on hold.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2025
High school students connect, discuss politics with CivilTea Club
On Jan. 31, students from five high schools had conversations on presidential transition of power with Yarmouth High School's CivilTea Club.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2025
Maine health advocates’ 2025 priorities include higher tobacco tax, AI protections
Groups also hope to see legislation addressing the health care worker shortage and medical cannabis.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2024
Bates College experts say 2024 election results offer mixed picture, potential changes
Two Bates College professors offered their views on what to make of this month's election during Thursday's Great Falls Forum.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2024
Sen. Daughtry sets sights on affordability and PFAS in role as Senate president
Sen. Mattie Daughtry said she aims to address housing, cost of living and the outfall of the toxic foam spill that occurred this year at Brunswick Landing.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2024
How the Associated Press is able to declare winners in states just after polls close
The AP considers multiple factors and analyzes available data before determining whether a winner can be declared when polls close in a given state.
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