Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages on Monday as part of a ceasefire deal.
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What happens now that a government shutdown is underway
Senate Democrats blocked a Republican bill to keep funding the government
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Test your knowledge of local news with Central Maine’s weekly quiz
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New England’s shrimp industry is struggling, with fishermen catching few in 2025
‘Environmental conditions continue to be unfavorable for northern shrimp in the Gulf of Maine,’ reports one fisheries commission.
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Programs for students with hearing, vision loss harmed by Trump’s anti-diversity push
Citing concerns about DEI, the U.S. Department of Education has halted funding for programs that support students with combined hearing and vision loss in eight states.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Nation & World, News
Rising inflation strains Americans and affects rent, minimum wage in Maine
Inflation rose last month as the price of gas, groceries, and airfares jumped, while a measure of layoffs also increased, putting the Federal Reserve in a tough spot as it prepares to cut rates at its meeting next week despite persistent price pressures.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Old Orchard Beach police officer arrested by ICE agrees to voluntarily leave the US
ICE says that Jon Luke Evans is in the US illegally and broke the law when he tried to purchase a gun.
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House gives final approval to Trump’s $9 billion spending cuts
U.S. Reps Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree voted against the bill that passed by a vote of 216-213. It now goes to Trump for his signature.
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Collins, King vote against $9B in spending cuts passed by Senate
The Senate approved, 51-48, President Donald Trump’s request to cut federal spending, including deep reductions to public broadcasting and foreign aid.