Pakistan’s prime minister had urged Trump to extend his deadline by 2 weeks to allow diplomacy to advance.
Patrick Horne
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Golden votes with Republicans as House rejects war powers resolution
Maine’s 2nd District congressman and 3 other Democrats strayed from their party, and the measure to halt Trump’s attacks on Iran failed by a narrow margin.
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US asks court to toss lawsuit alleging Army failed to stop Maine’s deadliest mass shooting
The government argues that the court lacks the authority to hear the case and that the families’ claims don’t meet the legal standard to move forward.
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US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals
In Maine, state data shows overdose deaths declined 24% from January to November in 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
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Maine among 19 states suing HHS over move to curtail youth gender-affirming care
The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Oregon alleges that the Trump administration’s action is inaccurate and unlawful and asks the court to block its enforcement.
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House votes to nullify Trump order and restore bargaining rights for federal workers
The legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Jared Golden of Maine passed on a 231-195 vote after reaching the floor on a bipartisan maneuver that bypassed GOP leadership.
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Only 2 Maine districts make the cut for school construction funds
Schools in Bath and Frenchville can get state funding to rebuild after both were damaged by fire, while a long list of other schools await funding to replace aging and deteriorating buildings.
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Under pressure, Maine Library Commission postpones vote to adopt new requirements for libraries
The unanimous vote followed an outpouring of criticism of the proposed requirements. Commissioners will seek a legal opinion on the agreement’s requirements before voting on the document.
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Federal shutdown creates uncertainty for Maine cancer patient struggling to stay warm
Harsh winters used to be no problem for Baileyville resident Gerard Berry, then he got sick with stomach cancer, lost weight and burned more fuel trying to stay warm.
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New map brings Maine’s seaweed forests to the surface
In addition to seaweed harvesters, towns and regulators may use the high-definition map to help them manage the coastline and prepare for climate-related changes.