Maine Canada relations

President Donald speaks at the Republican Governors Association meeting at the National Building Museum in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. (Pool via AP)

State Chamber leader concerned about Maine's economy after 'severe escalation' of trade war

Kevin Miller

Patrick Woodcock, president and CEO of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, said he supports President Trump's goal of reinvigorating U.S. manufacturing but he worries about the "blunt" way the president is applying tariffs globally.

Portland's International Marine Terminal on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Politics

Here's what Trump's Canada tariffs mean for Maine's relationship with its largest trading partner

Ari Snider

New import taxes will affect everything from energy and fisheries to the forest products industry.

Owners bring their dogs to a park in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. Veterinary laboratories in several states, including Oregon, Colorado and New Hampshire, are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs that causes lasting illness and doesn't respond to antibiotics. The Oregon Department of Agriculture, which is working with state researchers and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratory to find out what is causing the illnesses, has documented more than 200 cases of the disease since mid-Aug. 2023.

Health

CDC loosens rules for dogs crossing the border

Nicole Ogrysko

Starting Aug. 1, owners of dogs that have been in countries deemed low-risk for canine rabies must complete a form from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to cross the border. Dog owners are praising the changes, but some say they're still unnecessary and believe they should suspended.

Maine

Maine-Canada Relations

Broadcasting live from University of Maine at Fort Kent's Nadeau Hall:A discussion of relations between Maine and Canada. We'll learn about the historic…