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Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing tariffs on China

By The Associated Press on Feb 27, 2025 10:48 am
The potential for higher prices and slower growth could create political blowback for President Donald Trump.
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How Maine’s policy for transgender athletes has changed over the years

By Christopher Burns on Feb 27, 2025 01:00 am
In light of the escalating feud between President Donald Trump and Gov. Janet Mills, here's a brief look at the local history.
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Maine’s debate on transgender athletes may be less partisan than you think

By Michael Shepherd on Feb 26, 2025 05:56 pm
A Republican-sponsored bill that would bar transgender girls from female sports is unlikely to get wide support from Democrats, but rank-and-file members could be more open-minded when the issue goes to a vote.
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Lawmakers propose an auditor for controversial Maine intelligence center

By Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli on Feb 26, 2025 04:29 pm
Supporters pointed to allegations of illegal data gathering by the "fusion center" that emerged in 2020.
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Susan Collins forms advisory committee for federal appointments in Maine

By Ethan Andrews on Feb 26, 2025 04:14 pm
The group will evaluate applicants for federal positions including judges, marshals and state directors of federal agencies.
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Angus King says 5 of Maine’s 7 fired VA workers are veterans themselves

By Michael Shepherd on Feb 26, 2025 03:39 pm
The firings were part of a national push from President Donald Trump’s administration to slash the federal workforce.
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Janet Mills announces pick for Department of Marine Resources commissioner

By Ethan Andrews on Feb 26, 2025 03:05 pm
Carl Wilson will replace Commissioner Patrick Keliher, who recently announced he will retire on March 14.
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Susan Collins ‘appalled’ by Donald Trump’s UN vote with Russia on Ukraine

By Billy Kobin on Feb 26, 2025 11:05 am
The U.S. joined Russia and North Korean in opposing resolutions calling Moscow the aggressor in the 3-year-old war.
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