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A Democratic official flagged potential problems with MaineCare. Mills is pushing back.

by Billy Kobin March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

State Auditor Matt Dunlap’s fresh findings about MaineCare financial controls drew pushback from Gov. Janet Mills’ administration. Both Democrats are seeking higher office this year.

Fact Brief, Maine, News, Politics

Did a judge rule Maine’s corporations are ‘entitled’ to a refund for the overturned Trump tariffs? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson Maine Trust for Local News March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in February that President Donald Trump acted unconstitutionally when he invoked an emergency to impose tariffs.

Health, Maine, News, Politics

Maine lawmakers face tough budget questions on creating a SNAP contingency fund

by Billy Kobin March 16, 2026March 17, 2026

The proposal from House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, faces the tall task of getting funded before the Legislature adjourns next month.

Nation & World, News

US orders 2,500 Marines to Mideast after almost 2 weeks of war

by JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and MIKE CORDER Associated Press March 13, 2026March 14, 2026

In an interview with Fox News, President Donald Trump said the war would end ‘when I feel it in my bones.’

Maine, Politics

Q+A: Sen. Angus King on Iran, Israel and the Mainers involved in this latest war

by Billy Kobin March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

King, I-Maine, expanded on his frustration with the Iran fallout in an interview after Congress failed to put more checks on President Donald Trump.

Elections, News, Politics

Susan Collins opposes effort to limit Trump’s Iran war powers

by Billy Kobin and Drew Johnson March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Maine’s senators weighed in on a resolution Wednesday that was mostly a symbolic rebuke of Trump after the U.S. and Israel opened a war against Iran.

News

As Trump defends Iran war, how will Angus King and Susan Collins vote on it?

by Billy Kobin March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, said he is leaning toward supporting a measure that would curb military action in Iran. Will Republican Susan Collins join him?