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.
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Maine loses $15M for energy efficiency, heat pump loans
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is canceling $20 billion nationwide in grants and other sources of funding authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Members of Maine’s congressional delegation react to Trump’s speech to Congress
Sen. Angus King said after the speech that ‘Putin is smiling,’ while Rep. Chellie Pingree said the president parroted Russian talking points on Ukraine.
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Maine energy prices, already costly, expected to rise as Trump tariffs take effect
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.
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Members of Maine’s congressional delegation lament Oval Office meltdown
They described the exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance as ‘unfortunate,’ ‘disturbing’ and ’embarrassing.’
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Potential federal layoffs loom over Kittery shipyard
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.’
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Sen. Angus King interviewed by ‘60 Minutes’ about Ukraine support
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.
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Sen. Susan Collins vows to fight medical research cuts
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.
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Maine’s federal workforce roiled by Trump administration policies
Togus VA workers are fired, the Acadia hiring freeze is lifted and a Portsmouth Naval Shipyard hiring event is canceled.
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Read Gov. Mills’ full statement on Trump investigation
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.