Tag: Maine
Maine’s billion-dollar lobster industry wins reprieve
The lobster industry and environmental groups have been at odds for years over the protection of the endangered North Atlantic whale, but recently won reprieve from regulations.
Maine becomes first state to make corporations pay for recycling
“While we’re first in the U.S., we’re not going to be the last.”
Due to Trump’s maskless visit, medical supplier in Maine forced to...
“Thanks, President Jackass.”
Big bucks ready to flow into Maine as Susan Collins aims...
The Democratic nominee to challenge Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in 2020 will start with millions of dollars in the bank. And the picture of...
Maine becomes first state to ban Native American mascots at public...
"Our people, communities and understanding and respect for one another are Maine's source of pride, and it is time our symbols reflect that."
Elect president by popular vote: Maine joins movement to give Electoral...
"The bill ensures that every vote, in every state, will matter in every presidential election."
Ranked-choice voting flips House seat in Maine
"A victory not just for Democratic challenger Jared Golden, but voters who demand a fair and representative process."
Maine Supreme Court upholds use of ranked-choice voting, will be used...
"Today's decision by the Maine Supreme Court confirms that the Maine people are sovereign and have the final say."
For Those Who Don’t Want to Vote for the Lesser of...
Ranked-choice voting is catching on, and Maine might become the first state to help citizens vote for candidates they actually want.
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Trump World 2025
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Climate campaigners decry ‘absolutely horrendous’ brutality against protesters at fed summit
"We have no choice but to take direct action to put our bodies on the line because petitions, sign-waving, and chanting—we tried that for the past 50 years and it hasn't worked, and we're out of time," said one arrested activist.
Senate Dems want to cancel all student lunch debt—a ‘term so absurd that it...
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman said the aim of the bill is to "stop humiliating kids and penalizing hunger."
Switzerland loses 10% of glacier volume in just two years
“Glaciers are the ambassadors of climate change. They make it very clear what is happening out there because they respond in a very sensitive way to warming temperatures.”