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src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Treasury" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Trump_Treasury_74248.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Trump_Treasury_74248.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Treasury" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 22 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/trump-chooses-bessent-to-be-treasury-secretary-vought-as-top-budget-official/">Trump chooses Bessent to be treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor</a> </div> <div class="summary">The announcements Friday evening showed how Trump was fleshing out the financial side of his new administration.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/collins-likely-to-chair-senate-appropriations-committee-after-mcconnell-chooses-a-new-role/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Maine Shooting" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Maine_Shooting_69981_1d1649.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Maine_Shooting_69981_1d1649.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Maine Shooting" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 22 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/collins-likely-to-chair-senate-appropriations-committee-after-mcconnell-chooses-a-new-role/">Collins to chair Senate Appropriations Committee after McConnell chooses a new role</a> </div> <div class="summary">While the committee's new leadership isn't yet official, Collins says her priorities will include helping Maine’s communities, funding biomedical research, improving infrastructure and supporting rural economic development.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/public-health-advocates-rail-against-trumps-nomination-of-rfk-jr-for-cabinet-post/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/RFK-apology-YNUFMSMHJJUEII23LJLTGTBGJ4-1724797404.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 22 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/public-health-advocates-rail-against-trumps-nomination-of-rfk-jr-for-cabinet-post/">Public health advocates rail against Trump’s nomination of RFK Jr.</a> </div> <div class="summary">Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has made false claims about vaccines, has been tapped to become health and human services secretary in the Trump administration.</div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mtm-ad-col sidebar1"> <aside id="pos_2_atf_300x250-wrap" class="ad-wrapper" aria-label="Advertisement"><div id="pos_2_atf_300x250" class="opscoad-pos_2_atf_300x250" data-unit="centralmaine.com/news"></div></aside><div class="article-asset-freeform"> <div class="source_box_scripts_styles"><style> .browse-title { font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #222; background-color: #e6e6e6; border-left: 4px solid #c62828; padding:6px 10px; text-align: left; margin-bottom: 15px; width:90%; } .browse-container { width: 45%; padding-right: 15px; float:left; display: inline; text-align:left; } .browse-container li { list-style: none !important; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 15px; } .browse-container li a { clear: both; font-size: 13px; color: #333; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 12px; text-decoration: none; } .browse-container li a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } .browse-links br { margin-bottom:12px; } </style></div></div> </div> <div class="mtm-midband content-col"> </div> <div class="mtm-large-secondary-col content-col"> <div class="mtm-bottom-col"> <div class="basic-category-list"> <ul> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/aaron-frey-faces-challenge-for-maine-attorney-general-post/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/37954734_20240123_aaron-frey_2.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/37954734_20240123_aaron-frey_2.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 22 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/22/aaron-frey-faces-challenge-for-maine-attorney-general-post/">Aaron Frey faces challenge from Maeghan Maloney for Maine attorney general post</a> </div> <div class="summary">The attorney general is one of three constitutional officers elected by lawmakers by secret ballot. The Democratic majority in the Legislature will make its selections in December. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/trump-chooses-pam-bondi-for-attorney-general-pick-after-gaetz-withdraws/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Transition" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Trump_Transition_22897.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Trump_Transition_22897.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Transition" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 21 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/trump-chooses-pam-bondi-for-attorney-general-pick-after-gaetz-withdraws/">Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Gaetz withdraws</a> </div> <div class="summary">The swift selection of Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general came about 6 hours after Matt Gaetz withdrew.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/gaetz-withdraws-as-trumps-pick-for-attorney-general/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Attorney General" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Attorney_General_00715_543386-1732228542.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Attorney_General_00715_543386-1732228542.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Attorney_General_00715_543386-1732228542.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Attorney_General_00715_543386-1732228542.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Attorney_General_00715_543386-1732228542.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Attorney_General_00715_543386-1732228542.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Attorney_General_00715_543386-1732228542.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Attorney_General_00715_543386-1732228542.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Attorney General" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Attorney_General_00715_543386-1732228542.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Attorney_General_00715_543386-1732228542.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Attorney_General_00715_543386-1732228542.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Attorney_General_00715_543386-1732228542.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Attorney_General_00715_543386-1732228542.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Attorney_General_00715_543386-1732228542.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 21 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/gaetz-withdraws-as-trumps-pick-for-attorney-general/">Former congressman Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general</a> </div> <div class="summary">As word of Gaetz's decision to withdraw spread across the Capitol, Republican senators seemed divided. Sen. Susan Collins said Gaetz 'put country first and I am pleased with his decision.'</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/speaker-johnson-declares-support-for-banning-sarah-mcbrides-access-to-womens-restrooms/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Congress House Democrats" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Democrats_54942_73580b-1732211105.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Democrats_54942_73580b-1732211105.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Democrats_54942_73580b-1732211105.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Democrats_54942_73580b-1732211105.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Democrats_54942_73580b-1732211105.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Democrats_54942_73580b-1732211105.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Democrats_54942_73580b-1732211105.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Democrats_54942_73580b-1732211105.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Congress House Democrats" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Democrats_54942_73580b-1732211105.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Democrats_54942_73580b-1732211105.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Democrats_54942_73580b-1732211105.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Democrats_54942_73580b-1732211105.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Democrats_54942_73580b-1732211105.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_House_Democrats_54942_73580b-1732211105.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 21 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/speaker-johnson-declares-support-for-banning-sarah-mcbrides-access-to-womens-restrooms/">Speaker Johnson declares support for banning Sarah McBride’s access to women’s restrooms</a> </div> <div class="summary">The larger debate over whether transgender people should be allowed to use the bathrooms that align with their gender identity has been prevalent across the U.S. and has become a focal point of Trump’s campaign.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/assault-allegations-pete-hegseth-trump-defense-secretary-fox-news/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Transition" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_58800_3e3f73-1732207931.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_58800_3e3f73-1732207931.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_58800_3e3f73-1732207931.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_58800_3e3f73-1732207931.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_58800_3e3f73-1732207931.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_58800_3e3f73-1732207931.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_58800_3e3f73-1732207931.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_58800_3e3f73-1732207931.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Transition" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_58800_3e3f73-1732207931.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_58800_3e3f73-1732207931.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_58800_3e3f73-1732207931.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_58800_3e3f73-1732207931.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_58800_3e3f73-1732207931.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_58800_3e3f73-1732207931.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 21 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/assault-allegations-pete-hegseth-trump-defense-secretary-fox-news/">Assault allegations revealed against Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary</a> </div> <div class="summary">A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by the 'Fox & Friends' host.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/jared-golden-calls-for-wide-ranging-overhaul-of-the-u-s-house/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40253961_ph.cd2_.11067.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40253961_ph.cd2_.11067.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 21 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/21/jared-golden-calls-for-wide-ranging-overhaul-of-the-u-s-house/">Jared Golden calls for wide-ranging overhaul of U.S. House</a> </div> <div class="summary">Maine lawmaker urges Congress to consider adding more House members and a host of other changes aimed at reducing partisan fervor.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/senate-rejects-sanders-effort-to-block-some-weapons-for-israel-over-gaza-deaths/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="CORRECTION Biden" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/CORRECTION_Biden_43859_1b6789.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/CORRECTION_Biden_43859_1b6789.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="CORRECTION Biden" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 21 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/senate-rejects-sanders-effort-to-block-some-weapons-for-israel-over-gaza-deaths/">Senate rejects Sanders’ effort to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths</a> </div> <div class="summary">The Vermont lawmaker, supported by a small group of Democrats and independent Sen. Angus King of Maine, sought to put legislation up for a Senate vote that would block the sale of some weapons to Israel.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/how-will-maine-education-be-impacted-by-a-second-trump-presidency/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_19102_294a65-1732125499.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 20 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/how-will-maine-education-be-impacted-by-a-second-trump-presidency/">How will Maine education be impacted by a second Trump presidency?</a> </div> <div class="summary">Donald Trump's vows to dissolve the U.S. Department of Education could put school funding sources in jeopardy, and his policy positions could impact programs like Maine's free breakfast and lunch, and student vaccine mandates. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/golden-on-voters-who-helped-reelect-him-i-think-they-feel-like-im-being-real/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/10/39874471_20241003_GoldenCd2_08-e1729653881261.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/20/golden-on-voters-who-helped-reelect-him-i-think-they-feel-like-im-being-real/">Jared Golden on voters who helped reelect him: ‘I think they feel like I’m being real’</a> </div> <div class="summary">In an interview Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden talked about his ability to connect with voters from both parties and how Democrats nationally might win back some of those they lost in a tough election cycle.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/trump-picks-professional-wrestling-mogul-linda-mcmahon-to-lead-the-education-department/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Transition" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_10993-1732124688.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_10993-1732124688.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_10993-1732124688.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_10993-1732124688.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_10993-1732124688.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_10993-1732124688.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_10993-1732124688.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_10993-1732124688.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Transition" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_10993-1732124688.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_10993-1732124688.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_10993-1732124688.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_10993-1732124688.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_10993-1732124688.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_10993-1732124688.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 20 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/trump-picks-professional-wrestling-mogul-linda-mcmahon-to-lead-the-education-department/">Trump picks professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to lead the Education Department</a> </div> <div class="summary">President-elect Donald Trump also selected Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former television talk show host and heart surgeon, to head the agency that oversees Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act, and named Wall Street executive Howard Lutnick to lead the Commerce Department.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/house-republicans-signal-support-for-proposal-to-ban-bathroom-access-for-first-transgender-member/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Congress House Freshmen" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Congress_House_Freshmen_82667_dde940.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Congress_House_Freshmen_82667_dde940.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Congress House Freshmen" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 19 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/house-republicans-signal-support-for-proposal-to-ban-bathroom-access-for-first-transgender-member/">House Republicans signal support for proposal to ban bathroom access for first transgender member</a> </div> <div class="summary">A resolution that would prohibit any lawmakers and House employees from 'using single-sex facilities other than those corresponding to their biological sex' would impact Democrat Sarah McBride.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/the-latest-on-recounts-in-maines-2nd-congressional-district-other-state-races/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40367442_20241114_ballotcounting_6.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40367442_20241114_ballotcounting_6.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 20 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/the-latest-on-recounts-in-maines-2nd-congressional-district-other-state-races/">Here's the latest on recounts in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, other state races</a> </div> <div class="summary">Four recounts in state legislative races have so far confirmed the election night winners, all Democrats. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/rift-in-private-fairfield-facebook-group-leaves-some-residents-feeling-left-out/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/33441269_01townoffice-1702588420.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/33441269_01townoffice-1702588420.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/33441269_01townoffice-1702588420.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/33441269_01townoffice-1702588420.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/33441269_01townoffice-1702588420.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/33441269_01townoffice-1702588420.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/33441269_01townoffice-1702588420.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/33441269_01townoffice-1702588420.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/33441269_01townoffice-1702588420.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/33441269_01townoffice-1702588420.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/33441269_01townoffice-1702588420.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/33441269_01townoffice-1702588420.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/33441269_01townoffice-1702588420.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/33441269_01townoffice-1702588420.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 20 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/rift-in-private-fairfield-facebook-group-leaves-some-residents-feeling-left-out/">Rift in private Fairfield Facebook group leaves some residents feeling left out</a> </div> <div class="summary">The private 6,600-member group "Fairfield Maine Our Community Group," overseen by Fairfield resident Casey Begin, has become a source of community information sharing but has banned some community members.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/trump-chooses-billionaire-transition-adviser-howard-lutnick-for-commerce-secretary/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Transition" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Trump_Transition_46359_bde67e.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Trump_Transition_46359_bde67e.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Transition" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 19 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/trump-chooses-billionaire-transition-adviser-howard-lutnick-for-commerce-secretary/">Trump chooses TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services</a> </div> <div class="summary">Earlier Tuesday, the president-elect also tapped Wall Street executive and campaign adviser Howard Lutnick to lead the Commerce Department.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/new-york-prosecutors-say-they-are-open-to-delaying-trumps-hush-money-sentencing-until-after-his-second-term/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Threats Charges Trump Trial" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Threats_Charges_Trump_Trial_86637_c66f03.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Threats_Charges_Trump_Trial_86637_c66f03.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Threats Charges Trump Trial" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 19 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/new-york-prosecutors-say-they-are-open-to-delaying-trumps-hush-money-sentencing-until-after-his-second-term/">New York prosecutors say they are open to delaying Trump’s hush money sentencing until after his second term</a> </div> <div class="summary">The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office says Trump's forthcoming presidency isn't grounds for dropping a case that was already tried, but 'consideration must be given' to potentially freezing the case until after he's out of office.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/georgia-appeals-court-cancels-hearing-in-election-interference-case-against-trump/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024 Georgia Fulton County" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Georgia_Fulton_County_95137-1732037061.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Georgia_Fulton_County_95137-1732037061.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Georgia_Fulton_County_95137-1732037061.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Georgia_Fulton_County_95137-1732037061.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Georgia_Fulton_County_95137-1732037061.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Georgia_Fulton_County_95137-1732037061.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Georgia_Fulton_County_95137-1732037061.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Georgia_Fulton_County_95137-1732037061.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024 Georgia Fulton County" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Georgia_Fulton_County_95137-1732037061.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Georgia_Fulton_County_95137-1732037061.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Georgia_Fulton_County_95137-1732037061.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Georgia_Fulton_County_95137-1732037061.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Georgia_Fulton_County_95137-1732037061.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Georgia_Fulton_County_95137-1732037061.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 19 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/georgia-appeals-court-cancels-hearing-in-election-interference-case-against-trump/">Georgia appeals court cancels hearing in election interference case against Trump</a> </div> <div class="summary">A Fulton County grand jury in August 2023 indicted Trump and 18 others, accusing them of participating in a sprawling scheme to illegally try to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/southern-maine-lawmakers-snag-democratic-leadership-posts-in-legislature/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/AP23075467770171.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/AP23075467770171.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 19 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/19/southern-maine-lawmakers-snag-democratic-leadership-posts-in-legislature/">Democrats turn to southern Maine for legislative leadership</a> </div> <div class="summary">All 6 of the party's leaders in the 132nd Legislature represent communities within 26 miles of Portland, opening Democrats to criticism from Republicans for not representing the whole state.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/18/trump-confirms-deportation-strategy-will-involve-military/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Border Security Arizona" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Border_Security_Arizona_41652.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Border_Security_Arizona_41652.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Border Security Arizona" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 19 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/18/trump-confirms-deportation-strategy-will-involve-military/">Trump confirms deportation strategy will involve military</a> </div> <div class="summary">Deportations would also target immigrants who entered the country long before President Biden took office.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/18/trump-chooses-former-wisconsin-rep-sean-duffy-to-be-transportation-secretary/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Transition" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Trump_Transition_16285_c96137.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Trump_Transition_16285_c96137.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Transition" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 18 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/18/trump-chooses-former-wisconsin-rep-sean-duffy-to-be-transportation-secretary/">Trump chooses former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary</a> </div> <div class="summary">Duffy is a former reality TV star who was one of Trump’s most visible defenders on cable – a prime concern for the media-focused president-elect.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/17/donald-trump-jr-says-pushback-against-cabinet-picks-proves-theyre-the-disrupters-voters-wanted/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024 Trump" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_53033_4d7899-1731889906.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_53033_4d7899-1731889906.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_53033_4d7899-1731889906.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_53033_4d7899-1731889906.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_53033_4d7899-1731889906.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_53033_4d7899-1731889906.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_53033_4d7899-1731889906.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_53033_4d7899-1731889906.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024 Trump" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_53033_4d7899-1731889906.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_53033_4d7899-1731889906.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_53033_4d7899-1731889906.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_53033_4d7899-1731889906.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_53033_4d7899-1731889906.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_53033_4d7899-1731889906.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/17/donald-trump-jr-says-pushback-against-cabinet-picks-proves-theyre-the-disrupters-voters-wanted/">Donald Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they’re the disrupters voters wanted</a> </div> <div class="summary">The president-elect's eldest son says there's 'backup plans' for some nominees if Senate confirmation becomes problematic. </div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> November 17 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/17/qa-what-will-trumps-immigration-policies-mean-for-maine/">Q&A: What will Trump’s immigration policies mean for Maine?</a> </div> <div class="summary">Here are answers to a few questions about Maine's immigrant population and what Donald Trump's policies on deportations, asylum and other immigration issues could mean. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/17/advocates-warn-a-trump-presidency-could-be-a-threat-to-maine-immigrants/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40345049_20241115_deportations003.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40345049_20241115_deportations003.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 18 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/17/advocates-warn-a-trump-presidency-could-be-a-threat-to-maine-immigrants/">Advocates warn a Trump presidency could be a threat to Maine immigrants</a> </div> <div class="summary">The president-elect has said he plans to oversee mass deportations when he takes office, and advocates are also worried about impacts on the asylum system. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/16/maine-transgender-advocates-fear-another-trump-presidency-but-vow-to-fight/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election_2020_Senate_Maine_83291" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Election_2020_Senate_Maine_83291-1.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/07/Election_2020_Senate_Maine_83291-1.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election_2020_Senate_Maine_83291" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 16 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/16/maine-transgender-advocates-fear-another-trump-presidency-but-vow-to-fight/">Maine transgender advocates fear a(nother) Trump presidency but vow to fight</a> </div> <div class="summary">Trump's campaign often featured disparaging rhetoric and false claims about trans people, but his message was effective in seizing on broader fears.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/15/golden-declared-winner-in-maines-hard-fought-2nd-congressional-district-race/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/20241115_CITrankedchoicewinner._toned-1731714732.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/20241115_CITrankedchoicewinner._toned-1731714732.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/20241115_CITrankedchoicewinner._toned-1731714732.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/20241115_CITrankedchoicewinner._toned-1731714732.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/20241115_CITrankedchoicewinner._toned-1731714732.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/20241115_CITrankedchoicewinner._toned-1731714732.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/20241115_CITrankedchoicewinner._toned-1731714732.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/20241115_CITrankedchoicewinner._toned-1731714732.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/20241115_CITrankedchoicewinner._toned-1731714732.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/20241115_CITrankedchoicewinner._toned-1731714732.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/20241115_CITrankedchoicewinner._toned-1731714732.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/20241115_CITrankedchoicewinner._toned-1731714732.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/20241115_CITrankedchoicewinner._toned-1731714732.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/20241115_CITrankedchoicewinner._toned-1731714732.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 15 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/15/golden-declared-winner-in-maines-hard-fought-2nd-congressional-district-race/">Watch: Golden declared winner in Maine’s hard-fought 2nd Congressional District race</a> </div> <div class="summary">Ranked choice tabulation Friday determined the three-term Democrat won one of the costliest contests in the country.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/15/sen-collins-wants-full-confirmation-process-for-trump-appointees/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/10/37514850_SJ.CITcollinsGolden6P.102723.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/10/37514850_SJ.CITcollinsGolden6P.102723.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 18 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/15/sen-collins-wants-full-confirmation-process-for-trump-appointees/">Sen. Collins wants full confirmation process for Trump appointees</a> </div> <div class="summary">In a 15-minute interview with the Press Herald, Maine's senior senator also talked about some of incoming Pres. Donald Trump's early moves and policy goals.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/15/last-actions-biden-team-will-take-before-trump-takes-over-white-house/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Biden Trump" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Biden_Trump_00859_a9a206.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Biden_Trump_00859_a9a206.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Biden Trump" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 15 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/15/last-actions-biden-team-will-take-before-trump-takes-over-white-house/">Last actions Biden team will take before Trump takes over White House</a> </div> <div class="summary">Here are some of the moves the administration is taking now.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/14/susan-collins-plans-to-seek-reelection-in-2026/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 14 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/14/susan-collins-plans-to-seek-reelection-in-2026/">Susan Collins plans to seek reelection in 2026</a> </div> <div class="summary">The Republican, Maine's senior U.S. senator, told a reporter at the Capitol that she will seek a sixth term. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/14/trump-expected-to-choose-vaccine-skeptic-robert-f-kennedy-jr-as-health-secretary/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Transition" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Trump_Transition_46408.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Trump_Transition_46408.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Transition" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 14 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/14/trump-expected-to-choose-vaccine-skeptic-robert-f-kennedy-jr-as-health-secretary/">Trump expected to choose vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary</a> </div> <div class="summary">Kennedy, an anti-vaccine activist who ran as an independent in this year’s presidential race, abandoned his bid, striking a deal with President-elect Donald Trump to have a role in health policy in the administration.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/14/officials-still-processing-ballots-in-maines-2nd-congressional-district/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40367442_20241114_ballotcounting_4.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40367442_20241114_ballotcounting_4.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 15 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/14/officials-still-processing-ballots-in-maines-2nd-congressional-district/">Ranked choice tabulation results in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District expected Friday</a> </div> <div class="summary">It's not clear when a final tally will be available as election workers continue to process ballots for ranked choice voting.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/14/11-maine-legislative-races-will-be-recounted/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306308_20241107_Ballots001-1731594138.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306308_20241107_Ballots001-1731594138.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306308_20241107_Ballots001-1731594138.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306308_20241107_Ballots001-1731594138.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306308_20241107_Ballots001-1731594138.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306308_20241107_Ballots001-1731594138.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306308_20241107_Ballots001-1731594138.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306308_20241107_Ballots001-1731594138.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306308_20241107_Ballots001-1731594138.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306308_20241107_Ballots001-1731594138.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306308_20241107_Ballots001-1731594138.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306308_20241107_Ballots001-1731594138.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306308_20241107_Ballots001-1731594138.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306308_20241107_Ballots001-1731594138.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 14 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/14/11-maine-legislative-races-will-be-recounted/">11 Maine legislative races will be recounted</a> </div> <div class="summary">The recounts will begin Friday and are scheduled to continue through Nov. 25 in the Florian Room at 45 Commerce Dr. in Augusta.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/13/republicans-win-house-majority-giving-trump-and-party-full-control-of-government/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Congress" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_20926_9c1b07-1731586046.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_20926_9c1b07-1731586046.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_20926_9c1b07-1731586046.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_20926_9c1b07-1731586046.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_20926_9c1b07-1731586046.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_20926_9c1b07-1731586046.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_20926_9c1b07-1731586046.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_20926_9c1b07-1731586046.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Congress" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_20926_9c1b07-1731586046.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_20926_9c1b07-1731586046.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_20926_9c1b07-1731586046.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_20926_9c1b07-1731586046.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_20926_9c1b07-1731586046.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Congress_20926_9c1b07-1731586046.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 14 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/13/republicans-win-house-majority-giving-trump-and-party-full-control-of-government/">Republicans win House majority, giving Trump and party full control of government</a> </div> <div class="summary">Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson, who with Donald Trump's endorsement won the Republican Conference's nomination to stay on as speaker next year.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/13/maine-elections-chief-who-drew-trumps-ire-narrates-house-tabulations-in-livestream/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024 Maine" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Election_2024_Maine_74022_1142a3.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Election_2024_Maine_74022_1142a3.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024 Maine" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 13 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/13/maine-elections-chief-who-drew-trumps-ire-narrates-house-tabulations-in-livestream/">Maine elections chief who drew Trump’s ire narrates House tabulations in livestream</a> </div> <div class="summary">Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is acting like a play-by-play sports announcer as she describes the state’s process of determining the 2nd Congressional District election winner through ranked choice voting.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/13/sen-susan-collins-shocked-at-gaetz-attorney-general-nomination/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/10/AP23304592044913.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/10/AP23304592044913.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 13 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/13/sen-susan-collins-shocked-at-gaetz-attorney-general-nomination/">Susan Collins ‘shocked’ at Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz as attorney general</a> </div> <div class="summary">Maine's senior U.S. senator told reporters Wednesday that 'the president has the right to nominate whomever he wishes, but I'm certain that there will be a lot of questions.'</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/13/biddeford-lawmaker-chosen-as-speaker-of-maine-house/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40360239_20241113_speaker_3-e1731537471198.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40360239_20241113_speaker_3-e1731537471198.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 13 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/13/biddeford-lawmaker-chosen-as-speaker-of-maine-house/">Biddeford lawmaker chosen as speaker of Maine House</a> </div> <div class="summary">Rep.-elect Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, previously held the job, from 2020-22, before leaving office because of term limits.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/13/trump-picks-rep-matt-gaetz-to-be-attorney-general-tulsi-gabbard-as-director-of-national-intelligence/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Transition Gaetz" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Trump_Transition_Gaetz_08155.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Trump_Transition_Gaetz_08155.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Transition Gaetz" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 13 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/13/trump-picks-rep-matt-gaetz-to-be-attorney-general-tulsi-gabbard-as-director-of-national-intelligence/">Trump taps Matt Gaetz to be attorney general, Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence</a> </div> <div class="summary">The president-elect is continuing to stock his Cabinet with loyalists rather than long-term professionals in their requisite fields.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/13/sidney-woman-elected-to-kennebec-county-register-of-probate/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/probate-1731531736.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/probate-1731531736.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/probate-1731531736.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/probate-1731531736.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/probate-1731531736.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/probate-1731531736.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/probate-1731531736.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/probate-1731531736.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/probate-1731531736.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/probate-1731531736.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/probate-1731531736.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/probate-1731531736.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/probate-1731531736.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/probate-1731531736.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 13 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/13/sidney-woman-elected-to-kennebec-county-register-of-probate/">Sidney woman elected Kennebec County register of probate</a> </div> <div class="summary">Ronda Snyder said she hopes to help make residents comfortable and avoid stress when dealing with probate court matters.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/13/republican-john-thune-of-south-dakota-elected-next-senate-majority-leader/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024-Senate" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024-Senate_23487_5c3648-1731521484.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024-Senate_23487_5c3648-1731521484.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024-Senate_23487_5c3648-1731521484.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024-Senate_23487_5c3648-1731521484.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024-Senate_23487_5c3648-1731521484.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024-Senate_23487_5c3648-1731521484.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024-Senate_23487_5c3648-1731521484.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024-Senate_23487_5c3648-1731521484.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024-Senate" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024-Senate_23487_5c3648-1731521484.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024-Senate_23487_5c3648-1731521484.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024-Senate_23487_5c3648-1731521484.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024-Senate_23487_5c3648-1731521484.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024-Senate_23487_5c3648-1731521484.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024-Senate_23487_5c3648-1731521484.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 13 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/13/republican-john-thune-of-south-dakota-elected-next-senate-majority-leader/">Republican John Thune of South Dakota elected next Senate majority leader</a> </div> <div class="summary">Republicans are replacing Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest serving Senate party leader, as they prepare to take majority control with the 53 seats they won in last week’s elections.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/13/gun-groups-file-lawsuit-challenging-firearm-waiting-period/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Maine Shooting Gun Laws" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Maine_Shooting_Gun_Laws_78859-1731515015.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Maine_Shooting_Gun_Laws_78859-1731515015.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Maine_Shooting_Gun_Laws_78859-1731515015.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Maine_Shooting_Gun_Laws_78859-1731515015.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Maine_Shooting_Gun_Laws_78859-1731515015.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Maine_Shooting_Gun_Laws_78859-1731515015.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Maine_Shooting_Gun_Laws_78859-1731515015.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Maine_Shooting_Gun_Laws_78859-1731515015.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Maine Shooting Gun Laws" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Maine_Shooting_Gun_Laws_78859-1731515015.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Maine_Shooting_Gun_Laws_78859-1731515015.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Maine_Shooting_Gun_Laws_78859-1731515015.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Maine_Shooting_Gun_Laws_78859-1731515015.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Maine_Shooting_Gun_Laws_78859-1731515015.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Maine_Shooting_Gun_Laws_78859-1731515015.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 13 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/13/gun-groups-file-lawsuit-challenging-firearm-waiting-period/">Gun rights advocates file lawsuit challenging 72-hour waiting period</a> </div> <div class="summary">Maine's new 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases was expected to face a court challenge similar to those playing out in other states.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/13/trump-makes-victors-return-to-washington-to-meet-with-biden-republicans/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="APTOPIX Biden Trump" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/APTOPIX_Biden_Trump_66531_8b8582-1731524809.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/APTOPIX_Biden_Trump_66531_8b8582-1731524809.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/APTOPIX_Biden_Trump_66531_8b8582-1731524809.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/APTOPIX_Biden_Trump_66531_8b8582-1731524809.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/APTOPIX_Biden_Trump_66531_8b8582-1731524809.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/APTOPIX_Biden_Trump_66531_8b8582-1731524809.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/APTOPIX_Biden_Trump_66531_8b8582-1731524809.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/APTOPIX_Biden_Trump_66531_8b8582-1731524809.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="APTOPIX Biden Trump" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/APTOPIX_Biden_Trump_66531_8b8582-1731524809.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/APTOPIX_Biden_Trump_66531_8b8582-1731524809.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/APTOPIX_Biden_Trump_66531_8b8582-1731524809.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/APTOPIX_Biden_Trump_66531_8b8582-1731524809.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/APTOPIX_Biden_Trump_66531_8b8582-1731524809.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/APTOPIX_Biden_Trump_66531_8b8582-1731524809.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 13 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/13/trump-makes-victors-return-to-washington-to-meet-with-biden-republicans/">Trump makes victor’s return to Washington, pledges ‘smooth’ transition of power</a> </div> <div class="summary">The president-elect is preparing to return with what he and his Republican allies see as a mandate for governance.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/13/trumps-defense-choice-stuns-pentagon-raises-questions-about-fox-news-hosts-experience/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Transition" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_87974_7be9d2-1731508219.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_87974_7be9d2-1731508219.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_87974_7be9d2-1731508219.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_87974_7be9d2-1731508219.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_87974_7be9d2-1731508219.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_87974_7be9d2-1731508219.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_87974_7be9d2-1731508219.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_87974_7be9d2-1731508219.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Transition" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_87974_7be9d2-1731508219.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_87974_7be9d2-1731508219.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_87974_7be9d2-1731508219.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_87974_7be9d2-1731508219.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_87974_7be9d2-1731508219.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Transition_87974_7be9d2-1731508219.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 13 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/13/trumps-defense-choice-stuns-pentagon-raises-questions-about-fox-news-hosts-experience/">Trump’s defense choice stuns Pentagon, raises questions about Fox News host’s experience</a> </div> <div class="summary">Pete Hegseth is opposed to programs that promote equity and inclusion, has questioned the role of women in combat and advocated pardoning service members charged with war crimes.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/12/judge-delays-ruling-on-whether-to-scrap-trumps-hush-money-conviction/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="APTOPIX Trump Hush Money" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/APTOPIX_Trump_Hush_Money_40999_d2a55d.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/APTOPIX_Trump_Hush_Money_40999_d2a55d.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="APTOPIX Trump Hush Money" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 12 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/12/judge-delays-ruling-on-whether-to-scrap-trumps-hush-money-conviction/">Judge delays ruling on whether to scrap Trump’s hush money conviction</a> </div> <div class="summary">Prosecutors are considering how to proceed in light of last week’s election, while Trump's lawyers are arguing for dismissal so he can run the country.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/12/federal-judge-blocks-louisiana-law-that-requires-classrooms-to-display-ten-commandments/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Ten Commandments Hearing Louisiana" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Ten_Commandments_Hearing_Louisiana_23259_ca0d3c.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Ten_Commandments_Hearing_Louisiana_23259_ca0d3c.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Ten Commandments Hearing Louisiana" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 12 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/12/federal-judge-blocks-louisiana-law-that-requires-classrooms-to-display-ten-commandments/">Federal judge blocks Louisiana law that requires classrooms to display Ten Commandments</a> </div> <div class="summary">U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles in Baton Rouge said the law had an 'overtly religious' purpose and is 'unconstitutional on its face.'</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/12/ranked-choice-runoff-set-to-begin-in-tight-2nd-district-congressional-race/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40340646_20241112_RCV_DAY1_7303-1731448207.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40340646_20241112_RCV_DAY1_7303-1731448207.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40340646_20241112_RCV_DAY1_7303-1731448207.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40340646_20241112_RCV_DAY1_7303-1731448207.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40340646_20241112_RCV_DAY1_7303-1731448207.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40340646_20241112_RCV_DAY1_7303-1731448207.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40340646_20241112_RCV_DAY1_7303-1731448207.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40340646_20241112_RCV_DAY1_7303-1731448207.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40340646_20241112_RCV_DAY1_7303-1731448207.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40340646_20241112_RCV_DAY1_7303-1731448207.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40340646_20241112_RCV_DAY1_7303-1731448207.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40340646_20241112_RCV_DAY1_7303-1731448207.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40340646_20241112_RCV_DAY1_7303-1731448207.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40340646_20241112_RCV_DAY1_7303-1731448207.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 13 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/12/ranked-choice-runoff-set-to-begin-in-tight-2nd-district-congressional-race/">Watch: Ranked choice runoff begins in Maine’s tight 2nd District congressional race</a> </div> <div class="summary">The ranked choice tabulation in the contest between U.S. Rep. Jared Golden and state Rep. Austin Theriault started at 1 p.m. in Augusta; it is expected to take 3 to 5 days to complete.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/11/trump-announces-former-ice-chief-tom-homan-will-be-border-czar/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump-Border Czar" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump-Border_Czar_26337_8d71e7-1731378372.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump-Border_Czar_26337_8d71e7-1731378372.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump-Border_Czar_26337_8d71e7-1731378372.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump-Border_Czar_26337_8d71e7-1731378372.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump-Border_Czar_26337_8d71e7-1731378372.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump-Border_Czar_26337_8d71e7-1731378372.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump-Border_Czar_26337_8d71e7-1731378372.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump-Border_Czar_26337_8d71e7-1731378372.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump-Border Czar" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump-Border_Czar_26337_8d71e7-1731378372.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump-Border_Czar_26337_8d71e7-1731378372.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump-Border_Czar_26337_8d71e7-1731378372.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump-Border_Czar_26337_8d71e7-1731378372.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump-Border_Czar_26337_8d71e7-1731378372.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump-Border_Czar_26337_8d71e7-1731378372.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 11 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/11/trump-announces-former-ice-chief-tom-homan-will-be-border-czar/">Trump announces former ICE chief Tom Homan will be ‘border czar’</a> </div> <div class="summary">Trump said Homan, former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will have a role related to the border and the deportation of undocumented immigrants.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/11/here-are-the-people-trump-has-picked-for-key-positions-so-far-2/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024 Trump" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_b641e2-1731328630.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_b641e2-1731328630.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_b641e2-1731328630.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_b641e2-1731328630.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_b641e2-1731328630.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_b641e2-1731328630.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_b641e2-1731328630.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_b641e2-1731328630.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024 Trump" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_b641e2-1731328630.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_b641e2-1731328630.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_b641e2-1731328630.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_b641e2-1731328630.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_b641e2-1731328630.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_b641e2-1731328630.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 23 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/11/here-are-the-people-trump-has-picked-for-key-positions-so-far-2/">Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far</a> </div> <div class="summary">President-elect Donald Trump is starting to fill key posts in his second administration. Here's a look at whom he's selected so far.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/11/trump-asks-china-hawk-mike-waltz-to-be-his-national-security-adviser/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump National Security Adviser" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_National_Security_Adviser_87055-1731378383.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_National_Security_Adviser_87055-1731378383.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_National_Security_Adviser_87055-1731378383.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_National_Security_Adviser_87055-1731378383.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_National_Security_Adviser_87055-1731378383.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_National_Security_Adviser_87055-1731378383.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_National_Security_Adviser_87055-1731378383.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_National_Security_Adviser_87055-1731378383.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump National Security Adviser" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_National_Security_Adviser_87055-1731378383.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_National_Security_Adviser_87055-1731378383.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_National_Security_Adviser_87055-1731378383.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_National_Security_Adviser_87055-1731378383.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_National_Security_Adviser_87055-1731378383.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_National_Security_Adviser_87055-1731378383.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 11 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/11/trump-asks-china-hawk-mike-waltz-to-be-his-national-security-adviser/">Trump asks China hawk Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser</a> </div> <div class="summary">A person familiar with the matter tells The Associated Press that the president-elect has picked the Florida Republican and decorated war veteran for the role.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/11/voter-id-law-may-be-on-maine-ballot-next-year/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40249339_20241105_Vote004.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40249339_20241105_Vote004.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 11 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/11/voter-id-law-may-be-on-maine-ballot-next-year/">Voter ID law may be on Maine ballot next year</a> </div> <div class="summary">The citizen-initiated referendum question would ask whether people should be required to show photo identification in order to vote in Maine.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/11/maines-2nd-district-race-adding-up-to-be-the-second-costliest-house-campaign-in-the-nation/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Golden_Theriault-1718473001.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Golden_Theriault-1718473001.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Golden_Theriault-1718473001.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Golden_Theriault-1718473001.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Golden_Theriault-1718473001.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Golden_Theriault-1718473001.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Golden_Theriault-1718473001.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Golden_Theriault-1718473001.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Golden_Theriault-1718473001.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Golden_Theriault-1718473001.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Golden_Theriault-1718473001.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Golden_Theriault-1718473001.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Golden_Theriault-1718473001.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/Golden_Theriault-1718473001.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 12 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/11/maines-2nd-district-race-adding-up-to-be-the-second-costliest-house-campaign-in-the-nation/">Maine’s 2nd District race adding up to be the second costliest House campaign in the nation</a> </div> <div class="summary">More than $50 million poured into the contest between Jared Golden and Austin Theriault, mostly for advertising.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/11/advocates-say-red-flag-gun-safety-petition-got-big-boost-on-election-day/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37550580_20231104_rally_1-1699129428.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37550580_20231104_rally_1-1699129428.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37550580_20231104_rally_1-1699129428.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37550580_20231104_rally_1-1699129428.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37550580_20231104_rally_1-1699129428.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37550580_20231104_rally_1-1699129428.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37550580_20231104_rally_1-1699129428.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37550580_20231104_rally_1-1699129428.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37550580_20231104_rally_1-1699129428.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37550580_20231104_rally_1-1699129428.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37550580_20231104_rally_1-1699129428.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37550580_20231104_rally_1-1699129428.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37550580_20231104_rally_1-1699129428.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/37550580_20231104_rally_1-1699129428.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 11 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/11/advocates-say-red-flag-gun-safety-petition-got-big-boost-on-election-day/">Advocates say red flag gun safety petition got big boost on Election Day</a> </div> <div class="summary">The Gun Safety Coalition of Maine wants to make it easier for family members to petition a court to take firearms away from loved ones deemed a danger to themselves or others.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/11/fema-says-it-fired-worker-who-directed-others-to-avoid-helping-hurricane-survivors-who-backed-trump/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="FEMA Trump Supporters" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/FEMA_Trump_Supporters_79508-1731351508.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/FEMA_Trump_Supporters_79508-1731351508.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/FEMA_Trump_Supporters_79508-1731351508.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/FEMA_Trump_Supporters_79508-1731351508.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/FEMA_Trump_Supporters_79508-1731351508.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/FEMA_Trump_Supporters_79508-1731351508.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/FEMA_Trump_Supporters_79508-1731351508.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/FEMA_Trump_Supporters_79508-1731351508.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="FEMA Trump Supporters" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/FEMA_Trump_Supporters_79508-1731351508.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/FEMA_Trump_Supporters_79508-1731351508.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/FEMA_Trump_Supporters_79508-1731351508.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/FEMA_Trump_Supporters_79508-1731351508.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/FEMA_Trump_Supporters_79508-1731351508.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/FEMA_Trump_Supporters_79508-1731351508.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 11 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/11/fema-says-it-fired-worker-who-directed-others-to-avoid-helping-hurricane-survivors-who-backed-trump/">FEMA says it fired worker who directed others to avoid helping hurricane survivors who backed Trump</a> </div> <div class="summary">The agency did not identify the employee, nor did it say where it happened, but Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said it happened in his state.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/11/trump-names-stephen-miller-deputy-chief-of-policy-in-new-administration/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024 Trump" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_19536_85697d-1731347940.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_19536_85697d-1731347940.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_19536_85697d-1731347940.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_19536_85697d-1731347940.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_19536_85697d-1731347940.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_19536_85697d-1731347940.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_19536_85697d-1731347940.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_19536_85697d-1731347940.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024 Trump" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_19536_85697d-1731347940.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_19536_85697d-1731347940.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_19536_85697d-1731347940.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_19536_85697d-1731347940.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_19536_85697d-1731347940.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_19536_85697d-1731347940.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 11 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/11/trump-names-stephen-miller-deputy-chief-of-policy-in-new-administration/">Trump names former adviser Stephen Miller as deputy chief of policy</a> </div> <div class="summary">Miller was a senior adviser in Trump’s first term and has been a central figure in many of his policy decisions, particularly on immigration.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> November 10 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/10/trump-on-day-1-begin-deportation-push-pardon-jan-6-rioters-and-make-his-criminal-cases-vanish/">Trump on Day 1: Begin deportation push, pardon Jan. 6 rioters and make his criminal cases vanish</a> </div> <div class="summary">His to-do list also includes imposing tariffs on imported goods, rolling back protections for transgender children, and firing potentially thousands of federal employees he believes are secretly working against him.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/10/trump-and-republicans-made-gains-in-maine-even-as-state-stays-blue/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40248664_SJ.CITpolls.11062430.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40248664_SJ.CITpolls.11062430.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 10 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/10/trump-and-republicans-made-gains-in-maine-even-as-state-stays-blue/">Trump and Republicans made gains in Maine, even as state stayed blue. What impact could that have?</a> </div> <div class="summary">Republicans say this year's election showed growing momentum for their party. Democrats say Maine didn't follow the national Republican shift – a testament to party leaders here.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/09/susan-collins-in-line-for-powerful-new-role-in-republican-controlled-senate/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Susan-Collins-1730067787.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 11 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/09/susan-collins-in-line-for-powerful-new-role-in-republican-controlled-senate/">Susan Collins in line for powerful new role in Republican-controlled Senate</a> </div> <div class="summary">But an ascent by Maine's senior senator to an influential new post could be derailed by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and her past opposition to President-elect Trump could complicate things. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/08/maine-republicans-keep-faulkingham-as-house-leader/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/33777356_20221221_Heating_Assistance_Hearing_1328385-1695050028.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/33777356_20221221_Heating_Assistance_Hearing_1328385-1695050028.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/33777356_20221221_Heating_Assistance_Hearing_1328385-1695050028.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/33777356_20221221_Heating_Assistance_Hearing_1328385-1695050028.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/33777356_20221221_Heating_Assistance_Hearing_1328385-1695050028.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/33777356_20221221_Heating_Assistance_Hearing_1328385-1695050028.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/33777356_20221221_Heating_Assistance_Hearing_1328385-1695050028.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/33777356_20221221_Heating_Assistance_Hearing_1328385-1695050028.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/33777356_20221221_Heating_Assistance_Hearing_1328385-1695050028.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/33777356_20221221_Heating_Assistance_Hearing_1328385-1695050028.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/33777356_20221221_Heating_Assistance_Hearing_1328385-1695050028.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/33777356_20221221_Heating_Assistance_Hearing_1328385-1695050028.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/33777356_20221221_Heating_Assistance_Hearing_1328385-1695050028.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/33777356_20221221_Heating_Assistance_Hearing_1328385-1695050028.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 9 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/08/maine-republicans-keep-faulkingham-as-house-leader/">Maine Republicans keep Faulkingham as House leader</a> </div> <div class="summary">Meanwhile, Rep. Katrina Smith, R-Palmero, has been elected to serve as the assistant minority leader, replacing Rep. Amy Arata, R-New Gloucester.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/08/ranked-choice-voting-back-in-spotlight-after-close-finish-in-2nd-district-race/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Theriault-Golden.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Theriault-Golden.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 8 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/08/ranked-choice-voting-back-in-spotlight-after-close-finish-in-2nd-district-race/">How will ranked choice voting decide the winner of 2nd District race?</a> </div> <div class="summary">The bruising and expensive race for Maine's 2nd District seat is headed to a ranked choice runoff in which a write-in candidate and blank ballots could play roles.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/08/judge-cancels-court-deadlines-in-trumps-2020-election-case-after-presidential-win/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Pictures of the Week-Global-Photo Gallery" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Pictures_of_the_Week-Global-Photo_Gallery_20794-1731089161.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Pictures_of_the_Week-Global-Photo_Gallery_20794-1731089161.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Pictures_of_the_Week-Global-Photo_Gallery_20794-1731089161.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Pictures_of_the_Week-Global-Photo_Gallery_20794-1731089161.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Pictures_of_the_Week-Global-Photo_Gallery_20794-1731089161.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Pictures_of_the_Week-Global-Photo_Gallery_20794-1731089161.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Pictures_of_the_Week-Global-Photo_Gallery_20794-1731089161.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Pictures_of_the_Week-Global-Photo_Gallery_20794-1731089161.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Pictures of the Week-Global-Photo Gallery" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Pictures_of_the_Week-Global-Photo_Gallery_20794-1731089161.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Pictures_of_the_Week-Global-Photo_Gallery_20794-1731089161.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Pictures_of_the_Week-Global-Photo_Gallery_20794-1731089161.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Pictures_of_the_Week-Global-Photo_Gallery_20794-1731089161.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Pictures_of_the_Week-Global-Photo_Gallery_20794-1731089161.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Pictures_of_the_Week-Global-Photo_Gallery_20794-1731089161.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 8 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/08/judge-cancels-court-deadlines-in-trumps-2020-election-case-after-presidential-win/">Judge cancels deadlines in Trump’s 2020 election case after presidential win</a> </div> <div class="summary">Trump's victory over Kamala Harris means the Justice Department believes he can no longer face prosecution in accordance with department legal opinions meant to shield presidents from criminal charges while in office.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/08/fbi-thwarts-iranian-murder-for-hire-plan-targeting-donald-trump/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Iran Murder Plot" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Iran_Murder_Plot_52151-1731088217.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Iran_Murder_Plot_52151-1731088217.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Iran_Murder_Plot_52151-1731088217.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Iran_Murder_Plot_52151-1731088217.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Iran_Murder_Plot_52151-1731088217.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Iran_Murder_Plot_52151-1731088217.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Iran_Murder_Plot_52151-1731088217.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Iran_Murder_Plot_52151-1731088217.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trump Iran Murder Plot" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Iran_Murder_Plot_52151-1731088217.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Iran_Murder_Plot_52151-1731088217.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Iran_Murder_Plot_52151-1731088217.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Iran_Murder_Plot_52151-1731088217.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Iran_Murder_Plot_52151-1731088217.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Trump_Iran_Murder_Plot_52151-1731088217.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 8 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/08/fbi-thwarts-iranian-murder-for-hire-plan-targeting-donald-trump/">Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Trump</a> </div> <div class="summary">The plot reflects what federal officials have described as ongoing efforts by Iran to target U.S. government officials on U.S. soil.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/08/democrats-pick-brunswick-sen-daughtry-to-lead-maine-senate/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306118_20241107_Daughtry003-1731107530.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306118_20241107_Daughtry003-1731107530.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306118_20241107_Daughtry003-1731107530.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306118_20241107_Daughtry003-1731107530.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306118_20241107_Daughtry003-1731107530.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306118_20241107_Daughtry003-1731107530.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306118_20241107_Daughtry003-1731107530.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306118_20241107_Daughtry003-1731107530.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306118_20241107_Daughtry003-1731107530.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306118_20241107_Daughtry003-1731107530.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306118_20241107_Daughtry003-1731107530.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306118_20241107_Daughtry003-1731107530.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306118_20241107_Daughtry003-1731107530.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40306118_20241107_Daughtry003-1731107530.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 8 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/08/democrats-pick-brunswick-sen-daughtry-to-lead-maine-senate/">Democrats pick Brunswick Sen. Mattie Daughtry to lead Maine Senate</a> </div> <div class="summary">She was a co-sponsor and key proponent behind the paid family leave bill that became law and begins going into effect in 2025.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/new-vineyard-receives-all-131-requested-absentee-ballots-back/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/election1-1731029526.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/election1-1731029526.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/election1-1731029526.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/election1-1731029526.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/election1-1731029526.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/election1-1731029526.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/election1-1731029526.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/election1-1731029526.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/election1-1731029526.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/election1-1731029526.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/election1-1731029526.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/election1-1731029526.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/election1-1731029526.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/election1-1731029526.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 7 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/new-vineyard-receives-all-131-requested-absentee-ballots-back/">New Vineyard receives all 131 requested absentee ballots back</a> </div> <div class="summary">Voting results for the town of New Vineyard.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/president-elect-trump-names-susie-wiles-as-chief-of-staff-first-woman-in-the-post/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024 Trump" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_32203_f32ab9.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_32203_f32ab9.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024 Trump" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 7 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/president-elect-trump-names-susie-wiles-as-chief-of-staff-first-woman-in-the-post/">President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in the post</a> </div> <div class="summary">On the campaign, Wiles was able to do what few others have been able to: help control Trump’s impulses — not by chiding or lecturing, but by earning his respect and showing him he was better off when he followed her advice.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/big-election-day-turnout-created-challenges-but-few-problems/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40249339_20241105_TurnOut_21.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40249339_20241105_TurnOut_21.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 7 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/big-election-day-turnout-created-challenges-but-few-problems/">Big Election Day turnout created challenges, but few problems</a> </div> <div class="summary">Despite some polling place lines and counting delays, election officials say it was a smooth election overall.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> November 7 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/pentagon-chief-presses-military-to-carry-out-smooth-transition-and-obey-all-lawful-orders/">Pentagon chief presses military to carry out smooth transition and obey all lawful orders</a> </div> <div class="summary">Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Austin reminded all members of the military that they swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution – 'and that is precisely what you will continue to do.'</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/winslow-town-manager-ella-bowman-announces-sudden-resignation/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39413954__02bowman_20241029-1731002904.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39413954__02bowman_20241029-1731002904.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39413954__02bowman_20241029-1731002904.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39413954__02bowman_20241029-1731002904.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39413954__02bowman_20241029-1731002904.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39413954__02bowman_20241029-1731002904.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39413954__02bowman_20241029-1731002904.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39413954__02bowman_20241029-1731002904.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39413954__02bowman_20241029-1731002904.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39413954__02bowman_20241029-1731002904.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39413954__02bowman_20241029-1731002904.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39413954__02bowman_20241029-1731002904.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39413954__02bowman_20241029-1731002904.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/39413954__02bowman_20241029-1731002904.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 12 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/winslow-town-manager-ella-bowman-announces-sudden-resignation/">Winslow Town Manager Ella Bowman resigns, citing ‘hateful’ rhetoric from residents, councilors</a> </div> <div class="summary">Bowman, who says she is among the only openly transgender town managers in the nation, said heightened vitriol among constituents and town councilors prompted her sudden departure.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> November 7 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/view-from-away-trump-shocked-the-system-again-with-a-resounding-white-house-win/">View from Away: Trump shocked the system again with a resounding White House win</a> </div> <div class="summary"></div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/in-red-town-of-oxford-trump-supporters-celebrate/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40285381_20241106_oxford_3-1730999013.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40285381_20241106_oxford_3-1730999013.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40285381_20241106_oxford_3-1730999013.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40285381_20241106_oxford_3-1730999013.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40285381_20241106_oxford_3-1730999013.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40285381_20241106_oxford_3-1730999013.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40285381_20241106_oxford_3-1730999013.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40285381_20241106_oxford_3-1730999013.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40285381_20241106_oxford_3-1730999013.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40285381_20241106_oxford_3-1730999013.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40285381_20241106_oxford_3-1730999013.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40285381_20241106_oxford_3-1730999013.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40285381_20241106_oxford_3-1730999013.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40285381_20241106_oxford_3-1730999013.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 7 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/in-red-town-of-oxford-trump-supporters-celebrate/">In red town of Oxford, Trump supporters celebrate</a> </div> <div class="summary">Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris 66% to 33% in the 2nd District town of Oxford, where voters said they supported the former president for his policies on immigration and the economy.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/80-of-portland-voters-didnt-want-trump-now-many-are-scared-grieving-and-disgusted/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40280325_20241106_DayAfterElection_01-1730996172.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40280325_20241106_DayAfterElection_01-1730996172.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40280325_20241106_DayAfterElection_01-1730996172.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40280325_20241106_DayAfterElection_01-1730996172.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40280325_20241106_DayAfterElection_01-1730996172.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40280325_20241106_DayAfterElection_01-1730996172.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40280325_20241106_DayAfterElection_01-1730996172.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40280325_20241106_DayAfterElection_01-1730996172.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40280325_20241106_DayAfterElection_01-1730996172.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40280325_20241106_DayAfterElection_01-1730996172.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40280325_20241106_DayAfterElection_01-1730996172.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40280325_20241106_DayAfterElection_01-1730996172.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40280325_20241106_DayAfterElection_01-1730996172.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/40280325_20241106_DayAfterElection_01-1730996172.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 7 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/80-of-portland-voters-didnt-want-trump-now-many-are-scared-grieving-and-disgusted/">80% of Portland voters didn’t want Trump. Now many are scared, grieving and disgusted</a> </div> <div class="summary">The heavily Democratic city overwhelmingly supported Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election, a stark difference from the national picture and elsewhere in Maine. On Wednesday, many Portlanders felt a sense of grief for the country.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/biden-gets-blamed-by-harris-allies-for-the-vice-presidents-resounding-loss-to-trump/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024 How We Got Here" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_How_We_Got_Here_64999_e110c5-1730996250.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_How_We_Got_Here_64999_e110c5-1730996250.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_How_We_Got_Here_64999_e110c5-1730996250.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_How_We_Got_Here_64999_e110c5-1730996250.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_How_We_Got_Here_64999_e110c5-1730996250.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_How_We_Got_Here_64999_e110c5-1730996250.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_How_We_Got_Here_64999_e110c5-1730996250.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_How_We_Got_Here_64999_e110c5-1730996250.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024 How We Got Here" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_How_We_Got_Here_64999_e110c5-1730996250.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_How_We_Got_Here_64999_e110c5-1730996250.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_How_We_Got_Here_64999_e110c5-1730996250.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_How_We_Got_Here_64999_e110c5-1730996250.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_How_We_Got_Here_64999_e110c5-1730996250.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_How_We_Got_Here_64999_e110c5-1730996250.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 7 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/biden-gets-blamed-by-harris-allies-for-the-vice-presidents-resounding-loss-to-trump/">Harris allies blaming Biden for resounding loss to Trump</a> </div> <div class="summary">The president is set to deliver a Rose Garden address at 11 a.m. Thursday about the election.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/trumps-return-to-white-house-sets-stage-for-far-reaching-immigration-crackdown/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024 Immigration" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Immigration_98869-1730996198.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Immigration_98869-1730996198.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Immigration_98869-1730996198.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Immigration_98869-1730996198.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Immigration_98869-1730996198.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Immigration_98869-1730996198.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Immigration_98869-1730996198.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Immigration_98869-1730996198.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024 Immigration" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Immigration_98869-1730996198.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Immigration_98869-1730996198.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Immigration_98869-1730996198.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Immigration_98869-1730996198.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Immigration_98869-1730996198.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Immigration_98869-1730996198.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 7 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/trumps-return-to-white-house-sets-stage-for-far-reaching-immigration-crackdown/">Trump’s return to White House sets stage for far-reaching immigration crackdown</a> </div> <div class="summary">An APVoteCast survey shows the president-elect’s supporters largely focused on immigration and inflation – issues the Republican has hammered throughout his campaign.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/06/fairfield-revises-vote-totals-following-discovery-of-uncounted-absentee-votes/><img width="250" height="161" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/eleclogo24_2inch_horiz-1728063656.jpg?w=250&h=161&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="161" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/eleclogo24_2inch_horiz-1728063656.jpg?w=250&h=161&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 7 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/06/fairfield-revises-vote-totals-following-discovery-of-uncounted-absentee-votes/">Fairfield revises vote totals following discovery of uncounted absentee votes</a> </div> <div class="summary">At a public meeting Wednesday, the overlooked votes were tallied, and the results of voting for the municipal elections were unchanged. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/06/franklin-county-sheriff-register-of-probate-win-reelection/><img width="250" height="161" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/eleclogo24_2inch_horiz-1728063656.jpg?w=250&h=161&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="161" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/eleclogo24_2inch_horiz-1728063656.jpg?w=250&h=161&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 7 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/06/franklin-county-sheriff-register-of-probate-win-reelection/">Franklin County sheriff, register of probate win reelection</a> </div> <div class="summary">Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. wins fourth term with Heidi Jordan, register of probate winning second term.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/06/what-could-donald-trumps-second-term-as-president-mean-for-maine/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024 Trump" decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_c25f7e-1730926943.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_c25f7e-1730926943.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_c25f7e-1730926943.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_c25f7e-1730926943.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_c25f7e-1730926943.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_c25f7e-1730926943.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_c25f7e-1730926943.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_c25f7e-1730926943.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Election 2024 Trump" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_c25f7e-1730926943.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_c25f7e-1730926943.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_c25f7e-1730926943.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_c25f7e-1730926943.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_c25f7e-1730926943.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/Election_2024_Trump_73195_c25f7e-1730926943.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 7 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/06/what-could-donald-trumps-second-term-as-president-mean-for-maine/">What could Donald Trump’s second term as president mean for Maine?</a> </div> <div class="summary">Based on his campaign rhetoric and his first 4 years in office, a second Trump term is likely to have broad impacts in Maine, from the state's immigrant populations to renewable energy development.</div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/06/mainers-vote-to-keep-pine-tree-flag-as-unofficial-symbol-of-the-state/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/38633310_20240528_Flag001-1717276726.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" data-lazy-srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/38633310_20240528_Flag001-1717276726.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/38633310_20240528_Flag001-1717276726.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/38633310_20240528_Flag001-1717276726.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/38633310_20240528_Flag001-1717276726.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/38633310_20240528_Flag001-1717276726.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/38633310_20240528_Flag001-1717276726.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/38633310_20240528_Flag001-1717276726.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/38633310_20240528_Flag001-1717276726.jpg?resize=250,250 250w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/38633310_20240528_Flag001-1717276726.jpg?resize=32,32 32w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/38633310_20240528_Flag001-1717276726.jpg?resize=50,50 50w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/38633310_20240528_Flag001-1717276726.jpg?resize=64,64 64w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/38633310_20240528_Flag001-1717276726.jpg?resize=96,96 96w, https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/38633310_20240528_Flag001-1717276726.jpg?resize=128,128 128w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 6 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/06/mainers-vote-to-keep-pine-tree-flag-as-unofficial-symbol-of-the-state/">Mainers reject Pine Tree Flag design, will remain unofficial symbol of the state</a> </div> <div class="summary">As of Wednesday afternoon, at least 55% of voters rejected a proposal to adopt the old design as the state flag. But some say they still plan to fly it from their homes. </div> </li> <li class=""> <a href=https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/06/league-of-women-voters-says-voter-harassment-intimidation-confirmed-at-several-maine-polling-places/><img width="250" height="250" src="https://www.centralmaine.com/wp-content/plugins/lazy-load/images/1x1.trans.gif" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt decoding="async" data-lazy-src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40249339_20241105_turnout_gr_2.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1"><noscript><img width="250" height="250" src="https://w2pcms.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/11/40249339_20241105_turnout_gr_2.jpg?w=250&h=250&crop=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></noscript></a> <div class="time"> November 6 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/06/league-of-women-voters-says-voter-harassment-intimidation-confirmed-at-several-maine-polling-places/">Update: League of Women Voters reports harassment, intimidation at several Maine polling places</a> </div> <div class="summary">Nonwhite voters were seen being intimidated at voting locations Tuesday in Trenton and South Portland.</div> </li> <li class=""> <div class="time"> November 6 </div> <div class="headline"> <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/06/wrigley-roderick-win-oakland-council-seats-tracy-reelected-to-school-board/">Wrigley, Roderick win Oakland council seats; Tracy reelected to school board</a> </div> <div class="summary">Incumbent Councilor Dana Wrigley Sr. and resident Kelly Roderick won seats on the Oakland Town Council. 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