District Court Judge Andrew Benson has been nominated to serve as Maine’s U.S. attorney. If confirmed, he would succeed Darcie McElwee, a Biden nominee whom Trump fired in February.
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A longtime federal hunger survey is ending. Why that matters to Maine
The Trump administration’s decision to stop the Annual Household Food Security survey comes amid a funding cut to the food stamp program.
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See Maine through the eyes of renowned photographer Gordon Parks
These images made in 1944 for Standard Oil have never been exhibited before and are on view at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art through Nov. 9.
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Maine joins lawsuit against Justice Department over funding for crime survivor programs
Maine, 20 other states and the District of Columbia are challenging a new restriction that would bar states from using federal programs designated for survivors of violent crimes to provide services for undocumented immigrants.
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What to expect at Acadia National Park during the government shutdown
While long-term effects are unclear on Wednesday, Acadia National Park was only providing services deemed essential to the protection of the park and the safety of visitors.
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Maine delegation points fingers over federal shutdown
Rep. Chellie Pingree was the only member of Maine’s congressional delegation to support Democrats’ demands in the government funding fight.
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Skowhegan finance director steps down; officials won’t say why
The circumstances that led to Trisha Austin’s resignation are to remain confidential, per a separation agreement.
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Maine crafters to showcase their skills Saturday, Sunday
Potters, glassmakers, other artisans open their studios for the annual Maine Craft Weekend.
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Company behind Maine’s community college software program files for bankruptcy
Staff have criticized the rollout of a new student information system from Anthology, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week.
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State investigating report that 250 ballots were mailed to a Newburgh woman
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ office said it was aware of ‘serious allegations’ that packages of ballots were mailed to a single voter this week.