Ethics advisers have voiced concerns over the unprecedented conflicts of interest that could arise from the soon-to-be first family’s empire of real estate, luxury goods and licensing deals.
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Panel of Maine political observers dissects Trump’s election
At a forum in Portland, they explore what the next four years under his leadership could mean for Maine and the nation.
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Maine universities reassure students after harassment is reported nationwide
There have been no major incidents on the seven UMaine System campuses in the wake of the presidential election, but several alleged racist threats on U.S. college campuses are being investigated.
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Trump considers oil billionaire for energy secretary
Trump’s to-do list takes aim at regulations that reduce greenhouse gas and smog pollution from fossil fuels.
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Marijuana legalization proponents wary about Trump administration
One in 5 adults will be living in legal-weed states by the time Trump is inaugurated.
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Trump picks very different top advisers
Reince Priebus, a Washington insider, is named chief of staff, and Stephen Bannon, a fiery outsider, will be chief strategist.
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Why this Maine town pivoted from Obama to Trump
The Oxford County town of Mexico is only the most dramatic example among many in Maine where hunger for change – any change – drove Democratic voters to the alternative.
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Team Trump finds gators at bottom of swamp
Despite his campaign rhetoric, Donald Trump is already handing out plum assignments to wealthy donors.
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Trump talks Obamacare, Clinton concession on ’60 Minutes’
The president-elect says the Democratic nominee ‘couldn’t have been nicer’ when she called him to concede.
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All eyes turn to Trump’s personnel appointments for clues to his administration
National security posts are seen as a key area for the new president-elect.