It’s unclear whether a group of Republicans can gather enough signatures to force a people’s veto referendum, which Democrats warn would cause a months-long government shutdown even if it fails.
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Is Aroostook County more politically conservative than Alabama? | Fact brief
Republican President Donald Trump easily won the majority of votes in both Maine’s northernmost county and Alabama in the 2024 election.
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Angus King, Susan Collins ask Trump administration to reverse ‘illegal’ Job Corps cuts in Maine
They are among 40 senators asking the U.S. Department of Labor to immediately reverse a decision to indefinitely pause operations at Job Corps sites across the country.
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Standoff over red flag hearing continues in Maine Legislature, may go to court
A state law passed in 2019 requires public hearings for citizen initiatives, though a hearing was never held on a 2021 proposal later approved in a referendum.
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Augusta consolidates polls for future elections
City councilors approved a proposal to consolidate voting at the Augusta Civic Center for future elections, but voting Tuesday will be at Augusta City Center on Cony Street.
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Trump administration plans to abolish TRIO college access programs; Collins wants to save them
Sen. Susan Collins and others in Congress are trying to save the programs that open doors to higher education, while the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed budget for 2026 would eliminate all federal funding to keep them going.
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How do I find my polling place? Can I still register to vote? And more election questions answered.
Maine voters will head to polling places across the state Tuesday to approve or reject local school budgets.
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Care workers gather at Maine State House to join call for wage increases
Advocates say the state needs to support raises for direct care workers so nursing homes, group homes and other agencies can compete for staff with fast food restaurants and retailers.
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Proposed tax increases spark clash in Maine Legislature
Advocates urged lawmakers to increase taxes on the wealthy and corporations, but Republicans vowed to oppose any new taxes.
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Maine hotels may be forced to stop using those small plastic bottles of shampoo
A bill winning support in the Legislature would prohibit hotels, motels and other guest lodging from using single-use plastic containers of less than 6 oz. for health and beauty products.