Maine, like much of the country, has seen a notable jump in the size and frequency of political demonstrations since President Donald Trump began his second term.
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In photos: Mainers rally across the state to protest Trump policies
Thousands of protesters gathered in Portland’s Monument Square and near the State House in Augusta, while other ‘Hands Off’ protests were held in Auburn, Freeport, South Paris, South Portland and more. Here are the best shots from Maine Trust for Local News photographers.
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Live updates: Mainers rally across the state to protest Trump policies
Thousands of protesters gathered both in Portland’s Monument Square and near the State House in Augusta, while other ‘Hands Off’ protests were held in Auburn, Freeport, South Paris, South Portland and elsewhere.
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Here is where Maine is challenging the Trump administration in court
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey hasn’t been shy about taking on the White House, filing one lawsuit and joining numerous multistate lawsuits against the Trump administration related to immigration, privacy rights and federal funding.
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Flagg support, protests, spring sports focused on in central Maine
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from March 28-April 4, 2025.
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Rep. Laurel Libby seeks immediate restoration of her voting rights in House
The censured Republican lawmaker from Auburn is asking a judge to let her vote on legislation while her lawsuit over the discipline proceeds.
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Hospital closure to impact Waterville’s EMS operations, budget, city says
Waterville city councilors and fire Chief Jason Frost discussed the need for more firefighter-paramedics and an extra ambulance on the road full time to help with the impact of Northern Light Inland Hospital’s closure.
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Maine’s public defense agency to scale back billing oversight, training to focus on attorney recruitment
The new plan aims to help solve what a many have called a constitutional crisis. Next up: A judge will hold a hearing Monday to lay out her plans for releasing or dropping charges against people who have been waiting for a lawyer.
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2024-25 Central Maine All-Region boys basketball team
A Messalonskee trio and a Mt. Abram duo highlight a strong group from central Maine.
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9.6% spending increase gets final OK from Kennebec County commissioners
The taxpayer-funded portion of the budget will jump by about 13.5%, on the heels of a nearly 30% increase last year.