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5 Democratic states asking judge to keep Trump from withholding money for child care
Five Democratic-controlled states are asking a judge Friday to order President Donald Trump’s administration to keep money flowing for child care subsidies and other programs aimed at boosting low-income families with children. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said it was pausing the funding because it had “reason to believe” the states were […]

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Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest Friday despite dangerous cold
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A vast network of labor unions, progressive organizations and clergy has been urging Minnesotans to stay away from work, school and stores Friday to protest against immigration enforcement in the state. “We really, really want I.C.E. to leave Minnesota, and they’re not going to leave Minnesota unless there’s a ton of pressure […]

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Immigrants often don’t open the door to ICE, but that may no longer stop officers
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Since coming to the United States 30 years ago from Mexico, Fernando Perez said U.S. immigration officers have stopped by his home numerous times, but he has never once answered the door. “There are rules and I know them,” said Perez, speaking in a mix of English and Spanish in a […]

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New deli adds to Fort Fairfield’s dining options
The idea of opening a diner-like restaurant in Fort Fairfield had been on Heather Prouty’s mind since she moved to the town eight years ago.
He has one of Bangor’s toughest jobs: solving the homelessness crisis

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He has one of Bangor’s toughest jobs: solving the homelessness crisis
“When you have a three- or four-bedroom out there and they’re sitting empty because people aren’t renting them, why not utilize them to be able to house three people?”

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Letter: Renee Good shooting shows Trump is not making America great again
"I urge all Mainers to call Sen. Susan Collins and ask her to tell us what Donald Trump has done to make America great."

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Maine can revitalize its ATV trails as a path out of rural economic stagnation
"Maine can escape stagnation by doubling down on what makes us unique: our trails, people and wild spaces."
Letter: Congress needs to stop Donald Trump

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Letter: Congress needs to stop Donald Trump
"We need a leader, not a ruler."

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How to explore Maine by snowmobile, starting in Newport
If you notice an abundance of pickup trucks hauling snowmobile trailers during the winter in the town of Newport, that’s because it’s a key location to hop onto miles upon miles of well-maintained snowmobile trails.
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Suspect Allegedly Striking Passing Cars With Tire Iron Leads to Fatal Police Shooting on I-80 In Hercules
A massive traffic backup Thursday morning in the East Bay that was tied to a large police response in the westbound lanes of I-80 turns out to have been caused by a confrontation with police that led to the fatal shooting of a suspect.
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Oakland's Ryan Coogler and Delroy Lindo Enjoy Record 16 Oscar Nominations for 'Sinners'
13 years after his feature film debut Fruitvale Station, Oakland native son Ryan Coogler is setting Oscar records with his hit film Sinners, which received 16 nominations for this year's Academy Awards.

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SF’s New Inspector General, Fresh Off Mohammed Nuru Case, Opens Tip Line So You Can Report City Hall Corruption
If you think there’s corruption at SF City Hall, you can now report it yourself and maybe start an investigation, thanks to SF’s first-ever Inspector General Alex Shepard who just started the new watchdog job this month.
