The president-elect has not only pledged to keep the prison open, he’s says, ‘We’re gonna load it up with some bad dudes.’
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More ousted from transition team as Trump loyalists consolidate control
Criticism of some potential Cabinet appointees increases as several national security advisers, including candidates for CIA director and secretary of state, are let go or leave on their own.
With Ivanka’s jewelry ad, Trump companies begin to seek profit from election result
Ethics advisers have voiced concerns over the unprecedented conflicts of interest that could arise from the soon-to-be first family’s empire of real estate, luxury goods and licensing deals.
Panel of Maine political observers dissects Trump’s election
At a forum in Portland, they explore what the next four years under his leadership could mean for Maine and the nation.
Maine universities reassure students after harassment is reported nationwide
There have been no major incidents on the seven UMaine System campuses in the wake of the presidential election, but several alleged racist threats on U.S. college campuses are being investigated.
Trump considers oil billionaire for energy secretary
Trump’s to-do list takes aim at regulations that reduce greenhouse gas and smog pollution from fossil fuels.
Marijuana legalization proponents wary about Trump administration
One in 5 adults will be living in legal-weed states by the time Trump is inaugurated.
Our View: Ranked-choice voting fuels hope for the future
Maine’s new law could put an end to the kind of campaigning we saw in 2016.
Incendiary campaign doesn’t deter Skowhegan protesters
The 2016 election roused the threat of violence, but a years-long peace effort in the Maine town continues.
Trump picks very different top advisers
Reince Priebus, a Washington insider, is named chief of staff, and Stephen Bannon, a fiery outsider, will be chief strategist.