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Trump injects new dose of uncertainty in tariffs as he pushes start date back to Aug. 7

by JOSH BOAK Associated Press August 1, 2025August 13, 2025

President Donald Trump’s order imposing new tariffs on goods from scores of countries and the European Union starting in seven days has injected a new dose of uncertainty in an already uncertain process

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Maine offshore wind projects blown away by federal cancelation of plans

by Associated Press and Staff Reports August 1, 2025August 1, 2025

The Trump administration is halting plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development.

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As global conflicts rage, Seeds of Peace participants gather in Maine to sow connection

by Kelley Bouchard July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

The annual summer program brings together young people from regions in turmoil to help them foster dialogue, leadership skills and reconciliation in a peaceful setting.

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Trump EPA moves to repeal finding that allows climate regulation

by MATTHEW DALY Associated Press July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

The scientific finding the White House is proposing revoking declared in 2009 that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare.

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20 states, including Maine, sue Trump administration over efforts to collect SNAP recipients’ data

by KIMBERLY KINDY Associated Press July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

The administration has demanded that states turn over personal data of recipients, which some fear could be used to carry out more deportations.

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Judge blocks Trump administration’s efforts to defund Planned Parenthood

by KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press July 28, 2025July 29, 2025

Trump’s tax bill instructed the federal government to end Medicaid payments for one year to abortion providers that received more than $800,000.

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Bondi facing Democratic calls to testify following report she told Trump he was in Epstein files

by Associated Press July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Attorney General Pam Bondi told President Donald Trump his name was mentioned in the files of the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking investigation.

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Susan Collins votes with fellow Republicans to consider nomination of ex-Trump lawyer for federal judge

by MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

The Maine senator said of Emil Bove, who is being considered for a lifetime appointment, there was cause ‘to conclude he would not serve as an impartial jurist.’