The ruling by District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. in Rhode Island gave the White House a Friday deadline.
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Portland is mapping out what city transportation will look like over the next 20 years
The city is seeking proposals for an all-encompassing transit plan — its first in more than 3 decades — in the hopes of aligning transportation policy with its land-use and climate goals.
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Maine voters surprised by Golden’s decision not to seek reelection
Residents of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District say they are sympathetic to the congressman’s concerns about increasing incivility and political violence.
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Travel back in time with Kennebunk museum’s online history tour
The Brick Store Museum’s new digital story map allows viewers to explore the town’s history from the comfort of home.
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Another independent enters 2026 Maine governor’s race
Derek Levasseur ran in 2019 as a Republican challenger to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, but dropped out before the primary election.
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Maine applies for federal rural health funding to partially offset billions in Medicaid cuts
The state could receive more than $500 million over five years but is expected to lose $5 billion in Medicaid cuts included in the Republican budget bill that passed this summer.
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Girls missing from Topsham elementary school found safe
The second-grade students went missing for about 3 hours Thursday after leaving Woodside Elementary School on foot, according to Sagadahoc County emergency officials.
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Bath Iron Works begins construction of workforce housing
General Dynamics’ partnership with Portland-based Developers Collaborative will bring apartments geared toward Bath Iron Works employees.
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Portland jetport warns of flight cancellations after FAA cuts air traffic at 40 airports
The Federal Aviation Administration is reducing air traffic by 10% at 40 ‘high-volume’ airports across the country, including Boston’s Logan, potentially impacting thousands of flights.
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East Bayside’s Orange Bike Brewing holding food drives
The collections are part of a three-day anniversary event.