Bills in Congress would cut $6 million from the Downeaster train service, which is about one-third of its annual budget.
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Maine lawmakers fight to save Downeaster funds
Transportation bills pending in the U.S. House and Senate do not include $5 million to $6 million in federal air quality funds the passenger rail service had been getting.
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Federal budget’s impact in Maine: Heating aid loses, BIW gains
Obama’s budget calls for more destroyers, cutting LIHEAP and base closures that could imperil Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
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Obama budget again cuts heating program
The budget released this morning calls for $3 billion for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program – still far short of the $4.7 billion granted in 2011.
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Paul backers, campaign cry foul over GOP caucus tally
The state party affirms results that don’t include Washington County, where snow delayed its caucus.
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Maine on the Hill: State would lose highway funds if House bill passed
Maine would lose about $80 million in federal highway funding under a House transportation bill expected to be voted on as early as this week.
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Maine GOP leader: It’ll come down to 200 votes
The caucuses will give a lift to Romney or Paul, Charlie Webster says.
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Obama’s Maine visit will include South Portland fundraiser
President Obama’s fundraising trip to Maine on March 30 will include an event in South Portland at the Marriott.
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Obama’s Maine trip to include big S. Portland event
Tickets to the event at the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks will begin at $100 and go all the way up to $10,000.
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Romney takes to Maine’s airwaves
The former Massachusetts governor arrives in Maine for a rally today and he’ll drop by two caucus sites on Saturday to try to stave off rival Ron Paul.