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Maine under attack? Trump-Mills clash is followed by chaos and confusion

by Eric Russell March 16, 2025March 17, 2025

The president singled out Maine’s governor in a Feb. 21 meeting at the White House; she replied, ‘See you in court.’ Some national observers say Maine is feeling the consequences.

Maine, News, Politics

Who are Maine’s lawmakers taking to Trump’s address to Congress?

by Penelope Overton March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

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.

Business, Maine, News

Maine’s federal workforce roiled by Trump administration policies

by Stephen Singer and Daniel Kool February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

Togus VA workers are fired, the Acadia hiring freeze is lifted and a Portsmouth Naval Shipyard hiring event is canceled.

Maine, News, Politics

Susan Collins votes no as Kash Patel narrowly wins confirmation as FBI chief

by Randy Billings February 20, 2025February 21, 2025

Maine’s Republican senator cited Patel’s ‘aggressive political activity’ as one reason for her opposition and Democrats warned that Patel had vowed to seek revenge against anti-Trump conspirators.

Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics

Sen. Collins meets with other lawmakers critical of Elon Musk’s moves to cut agencies, workforce

by Randy Billings February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Meanwhile, Sen. Angus King and 7 colleagues sent a letter to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles raising national security concerns about Musk and his team accessing classified and sensitive information.

Nation / World, Politics

Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown

by LISA MASCARO, FARNOUSH AMIRI and MATT BROWN December 21, 2024December 22, 2024

The deal funds the government at current levels through March 14 and provides $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in agricultural assistance to farmers.

Maine, Nation / World, News

Sen. Collins helps usher another Alzheimer’s bill into law

by Daniel Kool December 11, 2024December 11, 2024

The Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Reauthorization Act of 2024, which was signed into law Wednesday, renews and expands federal funding opportunities for dementia care and support.