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Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP funding from Maine, other states

by Gillian Graham December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

Federal officials said Tuesday they would withhold administrative funds from Democratic-led states that have not provided names and immigration status of recipients.

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Progressive group targets Angus King and Senate Democrats for backing Trump’s judicial nominees

by JONATHAN J. COOPER December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

King says his vote to vote confirm a federal judge in Missouri was a mistake.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

See which county jails in Maine have agreements with federal agencies

by Morgan Womack and Jake Freudberg December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

Several of the state’s county jails have contracts to hold federal detainees, including, under some agreements, those taken into custody by immigration authorities.

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Maine country band 12/OC on the rise to headline Portland show

by Ray Routhier December 3, 2025December 4, 2025

Brothers Reid and Will Nichols, who form the core of the band, will headline a holiday concert at Cross Insurance Arena and soon announce a major tour.

Local & State, News, The Maine Forecast

First major snowfall of the season blankets Maine

by Daniel Kool and Morgan Womack December 2, 2025December 5, 2025

Tuesday’s storm prompted schools and government offices to close, and delighted some snow lovers with moments of winter wonder.

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Maine secretary of state opposes using federal immigration database to determine voter eligibility

by Rachel Ohm December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows joined Democratic officials from 11 other states in criticizing the Trump administration’s proposed expansion of its use.

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A Maine children’s author drew Taylor Swift’s otter shirt

by Ray Routhier December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Chris Van Dusen, of Camden, created the image of 2 otters lounging in the water, which Swift made famous in October in a film promoting her latest album.