Maine’s Republican senator pins her support of a Supreme Court nominee on ‘settled law,’ but her reasoning withers under scrutiny.
Donald Trump
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Feeling desperate, artists respond to the times in ‘America Now’
A new exhibition at the Portland Public Library portrays a country in turmoil.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: Will the protesters run short of time and energy by November?
They might do well to knock on doors and ask their independent neighbors to vote.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another view: Trump’s car tariff idea is likely to backfire
Billed as an effort to protect U.S. workers, it may leave them worse off than they are today.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Democrats can’t block Trump; nobody to blame but themselves
President Trump will nominate a qualified candidate to fill the high court vacancy, and Senate Republicans will confirm his nominee.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Fourth of July fireworks not the same without inspiration of PSO
The patriotic music adds to the celebration of our freedoms and shouldn’t be construed as an endorsement of the troubled Trump era.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, Politics
Former Fox News executive joins White House
Bill Shine will be deputy chief of staff for communications.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Trump angry at OPEC, wants lower oil prices
But at the same time, he wants countries around the world to stop buying Iranian crude oil. Those goals are in conflict.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
As tariff clashes begin, Federal Reserve sees signs of early damage
The U.S. and China are set to add taxes to imported goods in an unprecedented commerce battle that could rattle markets, cripple trade and sour relations.
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Activists call on Sen. Collins to be ‘strong leader,’ ask hard questions of Supreme Court nominee
Abortion, environmental and labor activists urge Collins and Sen. Angus King to ‘take a very, very hard look’ at President Trump’s eventual choice.