The Senate voted 18-16 against having Maine leave the multistate compact it joined last year pledging to give all of its electoral votes to whichever presidential candidate wins the popular vote nationwide, if the compact is enacted.
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Lots of passion, not much policy at summit of New England, Canadian leaders
While American leaders, including Gov. Janet Mills, emphasized the vital role of Canadian tourists, Canadian premiers said they’re telling constituents to ‘travel around Canada.’
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Latest Maine budget compromise would end free community college for 2026 graduates
The program was a signature policy win for Gov. Janet Mills, who had proposed making it permanent in her budget.
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Maine Senate blocks last transgender sports bill
The bill sponsored by Rep. Richard Campbell, R-Orrington, would have prevented transgender athletes from competing in school sports consistent with their gender identity and had been the only anti-transgender bill to clear a chamber this session.
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Did Gov. Janet Mills nearly double Maine’s state budget in 7 years? | Fact brief
The state’s proposed general fund budget for 2026-27 is $11.63 billion.
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Protesters crowd into streets, parks and plazas at anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ demonstrations across US
Governors across the country urged calm and vowed no tolerance for violence, while some mobilized the National Guard ahead of marchers gathering in major downtowns and small towns. Through midday, confrontations were isolated.
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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.
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Judge rules language of voter ID referendum doesn’t need to change
A group campaigning to require photo identification when voting sued the secretary of state over the wording of the question.
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Total ban on foam food containers in Maine delayed 2 more years
The Legislature continued 2 key exemptions on the containers until July 2027.
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Bills on transgender athletes in girls sports divide lawmakers in Maine House
Lawmakers in the Maine House of Representatives gave initial support to a bill to bar transgender athletes in girls sports Friday night, while also narrowly rejecting a bill that would require teams be designated male, female or coed.