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The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with its plans for large-scale layoffs. The Maine AFL-CIO said it's most concerned about potential layoffs at Social Security offices in Maine and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
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Communities are starting to consider new tools to address the lack of affordable rental housing in Maine's midcoast. On Wednesday, Rockland's City Council opened the issue to the public by hosting a forum on rent stabilization.
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Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill to offer state-backed no-interest loans to federal and state employees if they are furloughed or required to work without pay during a federal or state shutdown.
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U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, in a conversation with Maine Public Radio, discusses her opinion about the $8 billion President Trump wants Congress to claw back.
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About 11% of Maine jobs are in occupations where 60% or more of the tasks could be affected by AI, according to the study. These jobs are among the highest paid occupations around the state, and they often require some sort of post-secondary degree.
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The $10 million renovation include a brand new player clubhouse for the Red Sox Double-A affiliate, along with new batting cages, locker rooms and a bigger bullpen. The changes were required by Major League Baseball.
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Authorities hope to stop the proliferation of unregulated structures in state waters.
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Two-hour special with political leaders and experts discussing what's in the Trump reconciliation bill, and what the impacts will be on Maine
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The recent elimination of the USDA’s Local Food Purchasing Assistance program is forcing immigrant farmers in Maine and the communities they feed to scramble, and to start cultivating their own grassroots solutions.
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A new law, approved by Maine lawmakers and signed by Gov. Janet Mills last month, reduces lot sizes in certain areas, known as designated growth areas, that are served by municipal infrastructure. It also allows more units to be built on a lot.
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Experts say 'behind the meter' solar generation helped lower prices and reduced overall demand.
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Maine is required by law to have balanced budget and the Trump domestic policy bill is expected to result in billions in lost federal aid for Medicaid and food assistance. It's unclear when state lawmakers might have to patch such a hole because Republicans delayed implementation of some cuts until after the 2026 midterm elections.