If I didn’t know any better, I’d think Donald Trump was still campaigning to be elected president with this new TV ad that came out a little while ago. The ad says the price of food and energy (heating oil/electricity) is down. Wow! If anyone is actually experiencing this, I’d like to know where they’re […]
donald trump
Maine’s congressional leaders must step up to stop Trump | Opinion
They must help to provide a check against the president’s quest for unlimited authority.
Mainers rally by the thousands for ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump
Large crowd gathered in Portland, Augusta, Auburn and elsewhere as part of a nationwide day of protests. Demonstrations were peaceful, though 2 arrests were made in Portland as police tried to move protesters onto the sidewalk.
Trump budget bill would weaken federal courts | Letter
In addition to cutting taxes to the wealthy, raising our deficit and cutting Medicaid, President Trump’s budget bill has these words embedded in it: “No court of the United States may use appropriated funds to enforce a contempt citation for failure to comply with an injunction or temporary restraining order if no security was given […]
The day the Long Gray Line met the Big Red Hat | Opinion
President Trump’s speech to the Class of 2025 at West Point made for a grueling hour. Brace yourself for more pain on June 14.
Trump sends Marines, more National Guard members to Los Angeles
The president authorized the deployment of an additional 2,000 Guard members and 700 Marines to help respond to protests over immigration raids.
Trump administration plans to abolish TRIO college access programs; Collins wants to save them
Sen. Susan Collins and others in Congress are trying to save the programs that open doors to higher education, while the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed budget for 2026 would eliminate all federal funding to keep them going.
Gov. Mills warns that federal Medicaid cuts would directly harm Mainers
As the Trump administration’s sweeping budget and policy bill moves to the Senate this week, Gov. Janet Mills used a radio address to repeat her concerns about the budget cuts’ potential impacts on health care in Maine.
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.
Can Trump deliver on his promise for peace? | Opinion
The president’s go-it-alone approach to diplomacy will make peace more elusive.