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New England

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is in Maine. NH lawmakers want to change that.

by Stephen Singer January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2001 that the boundary between the two states is the middle of the Piscataqua River.

Maine, News

Penobscot Nation chief urges members to carry tribal IDs

by Daniel Kool January 29, 2025January 30, 2025

The recommendation follows reports, many unverified, of immigration agents questioning tribal citizens across the country.

Maine, Politics

Maine officials welcome reversal of federal funding freeze

by Randy Billings January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

State agencies said portals for housing assistance and Medicaid reimbursements were back online Wednesday after access was cut off Tuesday.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Susan Collins in spotlight for Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr. confirmation hearings

by Randy Billings January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Maine’s Republican senator plans to question both during separate hearings scheduled for Thursday morning, and she is seen as a possible swing vote.

Maine, News, Politics

Judge suspends Trump funding freeze as Maine, other states challenge order’s legality

by Joe Lawlor January 28, 2025January 29, 2025

Maine’s entire congressional delegation criticized the order, with Sen. Angus King declaring it ‘blatantly unconstitutional’ and Sen. Susan Collins saying the directive is ‘too sweeping.’

Health

Maine scientists concerned by pause in health reports, other disruptions at federal DHHS

by Joe Lawlor January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

The Trump administration’s ban on communications and move to halt other activities could affect Maine research centers if they continue beyond this week.

Maine, Nation & World, Politics

Why Susan Collins said ‘no’ to Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

by Randy Billings January 23, 2025January 25, 2025

She was 1 of 2 Republican senators to break ranks and oppose Trump’s nominee Thursday, but it didn’t stop Hegseth’s nomination or eventual confirmation.

Nation & World, Politics

Justice Department directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement

by ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

The DOJ memo tells prosecutors in no uncertain terms that they are expected to carry out the policy vision of Donald Trump’s White House when it comes to beefed-up enforcement of immigration laws.