The move temporarily pauses the system’s agricultural research and programs weeks after President Donald Trump threatened to cut funding for Maine because it allows transgender athletes to compete in sports.
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Sen. King demands answers about latest round of Veterans Affairs cuts
A plan to cut hundreds of contracted workers may include a key ‘radiation safety officer’ position and other jobs at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta.
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Maine’s federal delegation could play role in Republican effort to avoid a shutdown
If Congress doesn’t pass a stopgap spending bill by midnight Friday, the federal government will shut down nonessential services.
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Advocates concerned but confident Maine laws will protect trans youth
As questions over sports and health care for transgender people roil Maine and the nation, advocates say Maine’s protections remain strong.
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Bill seeks to give Maine legislators final approval over chief of cannabis office
State officials say the legislation unfairly singles out the Office of Cannabis Policy and undermines the executive branch, while supporters say it’s an important step in restoring trust and transparency for the industry.
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Paul LePage may be eyeing another campaign in Maine
LePage, who is registered to vote in Florida, is said to be weighing a run in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
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A Coffeehouse in Waterville to close, but will host special group events
After being open for almost a year, A Coffeehouse at 252 Main St. is set to end regular hours at the end of the month.
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Two cats dead, two people homeless following Winslow fire
The double-wide mobile home’s two residents are reportedly living elsewhere following the blaze that killed their two cats.
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Maine is getting a new energy code, and it’s a stretch
Fuel savings and affordability collide in the attic.
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Fire destroys house in Winslow
Dispatch records indicate everyone got out of the house on South Reynolds Road, and the fire, which was reported at 6:19 p.m. Saturday, was extinguished by about 8:30 p.m.