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The state money, plus $250,000 from a foundation, aims to boost food pantries and other programs as 170,000 Maine residents face the loss of SNAP or food stamp benefits.

Federal food assistance for nearly 170,000 Mainers is likely to halt next week due to the government shutdown. Some local businesses are stepping in to provide free food and supplies to fill the gap.

As the controversial demolition of the east wing of the White House moves forward, members of Maine's congressional delegation are accusing the Trump Administration of overstepping long held boundaries and traditions when designing his new ballroom.

The nationwide series of protests included at least 40 demonstrations in Maine. Participants talked about what they see as Trump's unlawful expansions of executive powers and cuts to essential services.

Over 70 people rallied in Scarborough on Wednesday evening to speak out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions both in Maine and around the country.

Maine attorney general Aaron Frey Monday celebrated the administration's retreat.

Collins, a Republican, echoed her party's criticism of Democrats, who are holding out for an extension of Affordable Care Act health insurance premium tax credits.

Health care advocates joined U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner today in Bangor to highlight the impacts they say the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" passed this summer will have in Maine.

Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat representing Maine's Trump-friendly 2nd Congressional District, reiterated his support for releasing files related to the government's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein scandal that has been amplified and nurtured by the president and other Republican politicians.

The Trump administration is reportedly considering clawing back $7 billion in national grants to help low-income people connect to inexpensive solar power.