The annual summer program brings together young people from regions in turmoil to help them foster dialogue, leadership skills and reconciliation in a peaceful setting.
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National and world news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Trump EPA moves to repeal finding that allows climate regulation
The scientific finding the White House is proposing revoking declared in 2009 that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare.
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20 states, including Maine, sue Trump administration over efforts to collect SNAP recipients’ data
The administration has demanded that states turn over personal data of recipients, which some fear could be used to carry out more deportations.
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Judge blocks Trump administration’s efforts to defund Planned Parenthood
Trump’s tax bill instructed the federal government to end Medicaid payments for one year to abortion providers that received more than $800,000.
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Susan Collins votes with fellow Republicans to consider nomination of ex-Trump lawyer for federal judge
The Maine senator said of Emil Bove, who is being considered for a lifetime appointment, there was cause ‘to conclude he would not serve as an impartial jurist.’
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House gives final approval to Trump’s $9 billion spending cuts
U.S. Reps Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree voted against the bill that passed by a vote of 216-213. It now goes to Trump for his signature.
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Mainers turn out to make ‘good trouble’ amid political turmoil
Demonstrations honoring late civil rights leader and former Congressman John Lewis take place across the state.
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Collins, King vote against $9B in spending cuts passed by Senate
The Senate approved, 51-48, President Donald Trump’s request to cut federal spending, including deep reductions to public broadcasting and foreign aid.
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Collins votes no but Senate advances Trump budget request
Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie in a procedural vote on the president’s demand to cut $9.4 billion in funding already approved by Congress for foreign assistance and public broadcasting.
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Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%
Imports from Maine’s largest international trading partner may face steeper taxes next month, the result of the president’s continued frustrations over a trade deficit and fentanyl smuggling.