The new Democratic strategy is a shift from Trump’s first term when Democrats openly and aggressively fought Trump on most issues.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Mills’ budget would increase cigarette tax, continue free community college
The $11.6 billion 2-year budget represents a 10% spending increase and also includes a number of changes in the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Posted inEvents
Watch: Maine Voices Live with bakers Atsuko Fujimoto and Barak Olins
Portland Press Herald food editor Peggy Grodinsky sat down with James Beard Award winners Atsuko Fujimoto of Norimoto Bakery and Barak Olins of ZUbakery for a conversation during a live event at One Longfellow Square on Tuesday, March 11.
Posted inHealth
Maine woman drops transgender health care case against US military
The daughter of a veteran agrees to drop her lawsuit against the Department of Defense and its health care provider in which she said they declined her coverage for gender-affirming surgeries.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Spread some kindness in the new year
We should take what steps we can, no matter how small, to help make the world a better place in 2025, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Maine youth ice hockey is losing players. No one is sure how to stop it
The number of youth players in Maine is down 15% over the last 20 years.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Thrift Store to benefit hospice patients will open in Waterville
The Andwell Hospice Thrift Store will open next month in downtown Waterville, with the proceeds to benefit Andwell hospice clients who are uninsured or underinsured.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Our photographers focus on skiing, hockey, first legislative session of 2025 this week
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Jan. 3-10, 2024
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Judge declines to impose punishment on Trump in hush money case
The no-penalty sentence called an unconditional discharge – no jail time, no probation and no fines – sidesteps thorny constitutional issues.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine regulator clashes with lobstermen at turbulent meeting, withdraws catch size rules
Lobster harvesters and dealers said the proposed change would have eliminated the most lucrative segment of their catch.