The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Graham Platner hires progressive advocate as new campaign manager
Ben Chin, deputy director for the Maine People’s Alliance, joins a campaign that has hit some hurdles after a fast start.
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Westbrook City Council election decided by 7 votes is headed for a recount
Elizabeth Eisele McLellan requested the recount after the initial tally had her narrowly losing to Gary Rairdon in the race for an at-large council seat.
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Maine House speaker endorses Hannah Pingree in governor’s race
Ryan Fecteau says he is supporting Pingree in a crowded race that also includes several other prominent Democrats.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Mills says Maine SNAP recipients will receive full November benefits after USDA decides to issue funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday that it is moving to release the benefits even as the Trump administration appeals court decisions compelling it to fully fund the program.
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Maine travelers anxious over nationwide flight cancellations
At Portland International Jetport, at least 96% of flights are connected to 15 major airports directly impacted by FAA-required cancellations.
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Fatal shooting of Aroostook County man who shot deputy, police dog was justified, Maine AG says
Steven Righini, 29, of Portage Lake, was killed by police officers on Feb. 3 after an hourslong standoff.
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Bethel-area voting tallies
The count is in from: Hanover, Newry, Greenwood, Bethel and Woodstock.
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Yarmouth man dies in Gardiner crash
A New Vineyard man was seriously injured in the accident that shut down Brunswick Avenue in both directions.
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Child’s death in Knox County unlikely to have been caused by CPR, medical examiner and experts say
Dr. Liam Funte’s autopsy report is central to the state’s case against 24-year-old Aziayh Scott. The defense has raised issues with Funte’s credibility.