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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Venezuelans in Maine react to US strike on home country
The news of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture prompted hope, fear and significant uncertainty about their country’s future.
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Maine businesses criticize new work permit limits for asylum seekers
Business leaders say restrictions imposed by the Trump administration will make it nearly impossible for some companies to stay fully staffed, especially in Maine’s seasonal, food production and agricultural sectors.
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Hey, America, let’s make nonwhite immigrants welcome again
In the words of poet Emma Lazarus, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free … ”
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Hundreds gather in Lewiston to support Somali Mainers
Recent negative comments from President Donald Trump inspired a celebration of Somali Mainers in Lewiston on Saturday.
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If Graham Platner and President Trump ever have a sit-down, this would be the chair
The U.S. Senate candidate’s grandfather designed an iconic mid-century chair found in museums and movies – and in Trump’s New York office.
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Layoffs loom for 2,500 Maine state workers who are federally funded
The layoffs would be done according to seniority, so federally funded employees could bump less senior workers whose jobs are state funded.
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Senate Democrats blast Trump’s lack of urgency on a shutdown deal
One Senate independent who caucuses with Democrats, Sen. Angus King of Maine, has been voting with Republicans to reopen the federal apparatus. On Wednesday, he said Democrats’ resistance to the House stopgap measure only hands President Donald Trump more power.
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Maine, 15 other states sue Trump administration over threats to pull funding for sex ed on gender diversity
Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, his administration has sought to recognize people as only male or female.
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Trump escalates retribution campaign with charges against Comey and threats against liberal groups
Maine’s Congressional delegation expressed concern over what appears to be a politically motivated targeting of Trump’s former FBI director.