Iran says the U.S. ‘decided to destroy diplomacy’ with its attack on three nuclear sites, while the Trump administration indicated it wanted to restart talks even as Trump himself mused about regime change.
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Maine lawmakers in Congress respond to US strike on Iran
While Sen. Susan Collins called the attack ‘necessary’ to head off a broader conflict, and Rep. Jared Golden supported the president’s action, Sen. Angus King and Rep. Chellie Pingree questioned the decision to act without consulting Congress.
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US strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites, inserting itself into Israel’s war with Iran
President Trump said in a televised addressed that the sites were ‘completely and fully obliterated.’
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Maine rail operator asks feds to remove safety signal at Rigby Yard
The request to ‘retire’ the signal, which alerts train crews to changing or unsafe track conditions, has raised safety concerns among workers in the yard and people who live in neighborhoods that flank one of the largest and busiest rail facilities in the Northeast.
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Judge rules Trump administration can’t require states to help on immigration to get transport money
Maine was among the 20 states that sued after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to cut off funding to states that refused to comply with the White House’s immigration agenda.
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Changes to energy tax credits could raise Maine’s electricity costs
Congress is weighing the early termination of handful of tax credits related to installing solar panels, shifting to electric vehicles and building more energy efficient homes.
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Leonard Lauder, who gifted millions to Maine causes, dies at 92
He lived part time in Maine with his wife, Judy Glickman Lauder.
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Maine is one of 4 states found to be sharing personal health data
Healthcare exchanges in Nevada, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island shared users’ sensitive health data with companies like Google and LinkedIn.
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Lots of passion, not much policy at summit of New England, Canadian leaders
While American leaders, including Gov. Janet Mills, emphasized the vital role of Canadian tourists, Canadian premiers said they’re telling constituents to ‘travel around Canada.’
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Suspect in Minnesota lawmakers’ shooting surrenders to police
He is accused of posing as a police officer and fatally shooting the former Democratic House Speaker and her husband.