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Maine energy prices, already costly, expected to rise as Trump tariffs take effect

by Stephen Singer March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

The impact on heating oil and gasoline is expected to be felt as soon as this week, though how electricity imported from Canada will be affected is less clear.

Maine, Politics

Members of Maine’s congressional delegation lament Oval Office meltdown

by Emily Allen February 28, 2025March 1, 2025

They described the exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance as ‘unfortunate,’ ‘disturbing’ and ’embarrassing.’

Maine

Potential federal layoffs loom over Kittery shipyard

by Emily Allen February 28, 2025March 1, 2025

One union leader at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard says it’s ‘very anxiety inducing when you don’t know what’s coming around the corner.’

Maine, News, Politics

Sen. Angus King interviewed by ‘60 Minutes’ about Ukraine support

by Kelley Bouchard February 28, 2025March 4, 2025

Maine’s independent senator is expected to appear during a segment on Ukraine’s 3-year-old war with Russia that is set to air Sunday.

Maine, Politics

Sen. Susan Collins vows to fight medical research cuts

by Joe Lawlor February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

The Maine Republican said she is helping to form a coalition to undo Trump administration cutbacks, and will also lobby HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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

Read Gov. Mills’ full statement on Trump investigation

by Staff Report February 21, 2025February 22, 2025

Maine’s Democratic governor released a statement Friday night saying ‘the rule of law’ is at stake after President Trump directed the Education Department to investigate alleged Title IX violations.

Business, Maine, News

Cutting clean energy tax credits would drive up Maine power bills

by Stephen Singer February 21, 2025February 21, 2025

Eliminating tax credits could lead to a loss of $22 billion a year in clean power investment in the U.S. In Maine, the loss would be $100 million annually, according to a report.