The Republican nominee will campaign in Gastonia, west of Charlotte, and Greensboro on Saturday, with a stop in Salem, Virginia, in between.
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Harris slams House speaker for suggesting Republicans would likely try to cut semiconductor aid
House Speaker Mike Johnson walked back his comments on the cutting semiconductor subsidies, saying he only meant that Republicans would ‘streamline’ the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine to get over $37.5 million in low-income home energy assistance funds
More than 45,000 Maine households will receive assistance with energy bills and repairs through the federal program, according to Rep. Chellie Pingree’s office.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
It’s a fight to the finish in races that will determine control of Congress
The outcome of Tuesday’s election will shape the country’s future, determining whether the new White House has allies or skeptics on Capitol Hill – or faces a divided Congress.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Advocates warn of abortion restrictions that could affect Maine
But the Trump campaign says Democrats are fearmongering.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland Jetport plans nearly $5 million in improvements
The money would fund upgrades to the passenger terminal building and parking garage, and the development of a new over-the-water flight path meant to reduce neighborhood noise complaints.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System receives 3 new bids for Hutchinson Center in Belfast
The university system rescinded an offer to sell the building to a church earlier this year, citing shortcomings in the initial request for proposals’ criteria.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Schools and Education
At Maine’s college campuses, young voters cite key issues in the national election
Among the top issues driving some young voters interviewed at campuses this week were reproductive rights, climate change and equality.
Posted inNation & World
Mud-caked volunteers clean flood debris in Spanish town as authorities struggle to respond
The deluge powered a flood that knocked down two of the four bridges in the town and made a third unsafe to cross.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan man, 80, dies from injuries sustained in house fire
Janusz Jankiewicz, 80, died Friday morning from severe burns he received in the Waterville Road fire, his son said.