President-elect Donald Trump has vowed that he can negotiate a solution but finds himself in opposition to prominent Senate Republicans.
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Trump tasks congressman with writing executive order he could issue to halt offshore wind
Sen. Angus King asked Doug Burgum, the president-elect’s pick to be Interior secretary to convince Trump wind power ‘isn’t all bad.’
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Retired Maine general says Pete Hegseth unqualified to lead Pentagon
Democrat Jon Treacy of Oxford warns Trump’s choices for his Cabinet are ‘buffoons and clowns.’
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What products contain Red 3 dye? Check ingredient labels to find out
U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the dye from the nation’s food supply.
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Netanyahu says deal to release hostages held in Gaza has been reached
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had instructed a special task force to prepare to receive the hostages returning from Gaza, and that their families had been informed the deal had been reached.
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‘Incredibly delicate’: Mainers with Mideast ties holding their breath amid ceasefire negotiations
Those on both sides of the conflict in Gaza described the recently announced ceasefire framework as ‘fragile’ but said they were trying to stay hopeful it could lead to a lasting peace.
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Biden warns of dangers of ‘oligarchy’ of ultrarich in farewell address
President Joe Biden used his 15-minute address to offer a model for a peaceful transfer of power and — without mentioning Trump by name — raise concerns about his successor.
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Cash App parent company agrees to $80M settlement
Maine regulators were among agencies in 7 states leading the enforcement effort, which included 48 state agencies altogether.
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Maine’s delegation welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
The deal, which has yet to be finalized, calls for a 6-week end to fighting during which hostages and prisoners would be released and additional aid would come to Gaza.
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Biden administration withdraws rules to protect endangered right whales from ship collisions
Conservation groups say the move will leave the North Atlantic right whale — which now numbers fewer than 380 — vulnerable to extinction.