State law requires most of the surplus be directed to the ‘rainy day fund,’ transportation projects and MaineCare programs.
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Trump injects new dose of uncertainty in tariffs as he pushes start date back to Aug. 7
President Donald Trump’s order imposing new tariffs on goods from scores of countries and the European Union starting in seven days has injected a new dose of uncertainty in an already uncertain process
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
See photos of Ironman 70.3 Maine and Waterfront Wednesday in Augusta, Union Fair starts
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from July 25-Aug. 1, 2025.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Trump says Republicans should vote ‘the exact opposite’ of Susan Collins
Maine’s senior senator has voted against Trump’s top priorities, including a large tax-and-spend bill and $9 billion rescission package that cut foreign aid and funding for public broadcasting. Both passed without her support.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
What do we know about murder-suicides in Maine? Not enough.
An improperly redacted investigative report about a case in Sabattus this April shows the limitations of what can be learned. In most cases, even less is publicly revealed.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Central Maine Healthcare notifies patients of data breach in June
While the hospital system’s computers were down following the breach, patients reported barriers to care and medications for urgent health concerns.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World
Maine offshore wind projects blown away by federal cancelation of plans
The Trump administration is halting plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development.
Posted inNews, Outdoors
Another change to deer hunting licensing system gives hunters an edge
In some Wildlife Management Districts, hunters will be able to take a buck and a doe by signing up for permits for both.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bath Iron Works wins contract to build new U.S. Navy destroyer
The vessel is to be named after Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, the youngest living Medal of Honor recipient.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Madison medical cannabis shop owner faces criminal charges
Daniel P. Safranec, operator of Simple Twist Cannabis Co., was arrested following the execution of two search warrants Wednesday.