Recent research suggests President Trump’s use of tariffs may actually be worsening the imbalance.
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Legislation targets Maine’s chronic waiting list for Meals on Wheels
The largely federally funded program provides healthy food and human connections that help prevent more costly hospital and nursing home stays.
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‘Go grab that record’: How Trump’s high school records were hidden
Former officials recall a scramble set off in 2011 when wealthy Trump supporters put pressure on them to give them Trump’s transcripts.
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Collins opposing Trump judicial nominee who argued against Affordable Care Act
The Maine Republican says she couldn’t support the nomination of Chad Readler to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals because he chose not to defend the ACA in a court case.
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Coalition calls for state to borrow $95 million to get conservation ‘back on track’
Legislative approval and a referendum would be needed to borrow the money, which would be allocated under the Land for Maine’s Future program.
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Family migration, already at record levels, rocketed to new high in February
U.S. authorities detained 76,103 people at the border last month. They expect the numbers to go even higher.
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T-Mobile execs spent $195,000 at Trump hotel after announcing Sprint merger
The merger is now being considered by the Justice Department and the Federal Communications Commission.
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Clinton says she won’t run for president again
But the former secretary of state said she would continue to speak out publicly on issues.
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Three bills aim to increase Maine teachers’ starting pay from current $30,000
The base salary would be increased to at least $40,000 under any of the proposals, which would require the state to make up the difference if districts didn’t pay the minimum.
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Maine committee endorses bill to elect president by ‘popular vote’
If the Legislature approves, Maine will join the move to change the Electoral College system by having states award electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote.