It cut off funding this week, with no notice, to agencies working to resettle immigrants and refugees in the state.
Maine lawmakers issued statements following the decision to pause federal grants and loans. Maine Republican Se
The order says the federal government will not pay for or support a child's gender transition for those under 19 years old.
In response to the federal funding freeze, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey announced he would join a multistate lawsuit against President Donald Trump.
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey joined more than 20 of his Democratic colleagues in suing to block the budget move while members of Maine's delegation called for congressional action.
NH lawmakers try to revive border battle over Naval Shipyard, seeking help from Trump. US Supreme Court ruled in Maine's favor in 2001.
Some local leaders are calling out President Donald Trump's decision to reinstate what is known as the global gag rule.
Maine, meanwhile, is mired in a long-running debate over where to develop an offshore wind port — Mack Point, an existing industrial port in Searsport, or adjacent Sears Island, an undeveloped state-owned island linked by a causeway.
Immigrant rights advocates are preparing for the possibility of increased raids and enforcement activity across Maine, telling people to know their rights and get their documents in order in the event they are contacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Some believe the administration will alleviate financial pressures and secure the border. Others worry of potential consequences to the climate and immigrants.
Trump's order could hinder development of Maine’s demonstration floating wind farm on a federal Gulf of Maine lease. And a suspension of federal permitting could impact a planned wind power project in Northern Maine.
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's freeze of federal funding. Will Medicare, Social Security or Medicaid be affected? Here's what to know.