She initially planned to boycott the event after the White House refused to invite 2 Democratic governors, then did an 11th-hour about-face once those governors attended the meeting after all.
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Trump vs. Mills sequel unlikely at White House governors’ event this month
President Donald Trump is reportedly excluding Democratic governors from a historically bipartisan meeting of the nation’s governors, which last year produced a viral clash with Maine Gov. Janet Mills over transgender athletes.
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After a difficult year, Mainers share their hopes for America in 2026
On a chilly New Year’s Eve walk through Freeport, a group of residents came together to reflect.
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Group launches ballot initiative aimed at ending recreational marijuana sales in Maine
If the referendum question makes it onto the state ballot, voters will decide the fate of the $240 million-a-year market at the polls in 2026.
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Maine Trust for Local News expands political team ahead of 2026 election
Kirby Wilson and Billy Kobin will join the staff as editor and reporter, respectively.
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Waterville council approves new city manager’s contract
Nicholas Cloutier says he wants people to know he is ‘in it for the long term.’
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See historical photos of former Vice President Dick Cheney in Maine
Cheney, who died Monday, visited Maine multiple times, including on the campaign trail in 2000 and again as vice president in 2002.
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South Berwick Democrat may take on Chellie Pingree in Maine’s 1st District
Rep. Tiffany Roberts says she’s testing the waters for what would be Pingree’s first primary challenge as an incumbent congresswoman.
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah college event
Officials say a person of interest is in custody in the shooting of the 31-year-old CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA.
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Freeport senior Lizalyn Boudreau, center, helps her coach by counting players during Friday’s practice at the high school in Freeport. Boudreau is the flyer on the Falcons’ penalty corner defense. (Daryn Slover/Staff Photographer)