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The executive order also calls on the Agriculture and Commerce Departments to work together and create stronger U.S. markets for domestically-harvested seafood.

Representatives from six groups including the Maine People's Alliance, the Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine and Pax Christi, expressed concern for federal workers and federally funded programs such as cancer research and Meals on Wheels.

Gov. Janet Mills created the new council through an executive order, which she signed Thursday.

AUGUSTA, Maine — President Obama has issued his much anticipated executive order Aimed at expanding background checks for gun buyers. Reaction in Maine…