The former Republican governor, who has been bartending in Boothbay Harbor this summer, said proposed regulations to protect right whales could be disastrous for Maine’s lobster industry.
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Trump friend Roger Stone barred from Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Stone, a longtime friend of President Donald Trump, was banned from posting on social media after a judge found he violated a gag order in his case.
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Trump tweets send stinging message to countless Americans
The president’s comments echo hurtful remarks they have heard throughout their lives – that they are not fully welcome in their own country.
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Trump digs in on racist tweets: ‘Many people agree with me’
There was near unanimous condemnation from Democrats for Trump’s comments and a rumble of discontent from a subset of Republicans – but not from the party’s congressional leaders.
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Maine congressional delegation rebukes Trump over racist attacks on congresswomen
All 4 members of the state’s delegation criticize the president for racist and xenophobic tweets he made about their colleagues in Congress.
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The Maine Millennial: Support the troops by bringing them home
Geopolitics gets a lot less abstract when an active-duty family member is in harm’s way.
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Trump’s July Fourth extravaganza cost about $5.4 million
Democratic lawmakers have condemned the expenditures for the Independence Day celebration, which came in addition to the traditional concert, fireworks and events held near the U.S. Capitol.
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After setbacks, Trump shifts plan to lower prescription drug costs
The president is now focusing on congressional efforts aimed at helping people on Medicare and younger generations covered by workplace plans.
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Trump defends labor secretary, says he’ll look into Epstein’s plea deal on sex charges
The president said he feels ‘very badly’ for Labor Secretary Alex Acosta and praised him as ‘very good’ at his job.
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Patriots owner Robert Kraft is Trump dinner guest despite prostitution charge
President Donald Trump dined with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft Monday night, less than five months after the billionaire businessman was charged as part of a South Florida prostitution investigation.