The chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee vowed to act as she walks a tightrope in her relationship with the president.
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Trump’s selective bonuses draw favoritism complaints at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
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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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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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 signs $100K fee on H-1B visas, potentially affecting Maine tech workers
While certain to face legal challenges, the move could impact hundreds of skilled workers in the state.
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Fewer Canadians traveling Maine Turnpike this summer
The average daily volume of Canadian motorists paying cash at tollbooths from May through August fell 43%, from 2,377 in 2024 to 1,339 this year.