The governor participated in a roundtable discussion in Kennebunk on Wednesday, where she heard a mix of concern and some glimmers of optimism about the upcoming tourist season.
Gov. Janet Mills
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Hannah Pingree to step down from Mills administration
Pingree has been mentioned as a possible Democratic candidate for governor and said Thursday she is ‘exploring’ future options.
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Advocates urge state to shore up Maine’s child care system
Funding for the system has been caught up in a budget fight between Gov. Janet Mills and Democratic lawmakers.
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Janet Mills, other Northeast governors invite Canadian premiers to meet on tariffs and trade
The summit, a response to President Donald Trump’s aggressive stance on U.S.-Canada relations, would be held in Boston at a date to be determined.
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In Portland debut, Hearts of Pine look like a winner for Maine | Column
A packed house came out to see Portland’s pro soccer team play its inaugural game at Fitzpatrick Stadium.
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Gov. Janet Mills got pulled into the national spotlight. Will she use the attention to run for Senate?
The governor spoke with a Press Herald reporter this week and said she has ‘no plans’ to run for higher office, at least right now, despite building herself a national reputation for standing up to President Donald Trump.
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Mills has stronger approval than Trump in Maine, but the partisan gap is wide for both
Meanwhile, most Mainers surveyed said they expect prices to rise because of tariffs and two-thirds believe a recession is likely in the next year.
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Maine’s public defense system gets $3.5M boost, without governor’s support
The emergency bill makes it easier for judges to appoint lawyers for people who can’t afford one themselves, and it authorizes the state to hire 5 new public defenders.
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Maine’s battle with Trump over Title IX could have national consequences
The way the Trump administration has approached the Title IX probes in Maine has been unusual, legal experts told The Maine Monitor, citing both the speed and lack of procedure.
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Visitors to Maine dropped again in 2024, challenging a top industry
Spending by tourists increased slightly to $9.2 billion, but Gov. Mills anticipates further declines as Canadians curb U.S. travel plans.