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Published on 03:32 GMT

Maine's elected officials react to US airstrikes in Iran

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that U.S. forces had carried out strikes on three military sites in Iran. AUGUSTA, Maine — Members of Maine's congressional delegation are responding after President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces had …

Source: News Center Maine - Neutral
Published on 12:04 GMT

With sunshine and batteries, Maine oyster growers are starting to electrify their operations

From a distance, what appears to be an old pontoon boat with a shade canopy was tugging at its mooring near an island in Casco Bay. Up close, the retrofitted pontoon is actually something quite new: An oyster-processing barge that operates without a …

Source: The Maine Monitor - Pending
Published on Jun 21, 2025

White House Eyes “Pocket Rescission” To Bypass Congress On Spending Cuts

The White House might leverage an obscure procedural tool to push through billions in spending cuts identified by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) without the help of Congress. In June, the GOP-controlled House approved a $9.4 billion …

Source: The Free Press - Tampa - Florida - Neutral
Published on Jun 21, 2025

Maine’s battle to protect public lands

But Mainers have as much of a stake in the current political fight over the future of federal resources as anyone else. Public lands, waters, and wildlife are part of our birthright as American citizens, a public domain that we all collectively own, …

Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on Jun 21, 2025

Rejecting Trump’s rhetoric, Maine’s governor heads to Maritimes to build ties

HALIFAX — Maine’s governor is heading to the Maritimes next week with hopes a charm offensive will slow the rapid drop in Canadian tourist visits to her state. In a release issued Friday, Janet Mills says she’s aware the historically close relationship …

Source: CityNews Halifax - Pending
Published on Jun 21, 2025

New England Feels the Chill as Canadian Tourists Stay Away Amid Political Tensions

As the summer tourism season begins, New England states are seeing a sharp drop in Canadian visitors, with some Canadians choosing to boycott travel to the U.S. This has prompted concern among business owners and officials who hope to rekindle interest in …

Source: South Asian Daily - Neutral
Published on Jun 20, 2025

'Undermines Congress': GOP lawmakers sound alarm over this new White House proposal

A new proposal from the White House budget office is drawing sharp criticism from Republican appropriators, who argue the plan sidesteps congressional authority over federal spending and threatens to upend delicate negotiations ahead of a possible fall …

Source: AlterNet - Left-wing
Published on Jun 21, 2025

Trump Eyes ‘Pocket Rescission’ to Push DOGE Cuts Past Senate Opposition

President could bypass skeptical Republicans and implement tens of billions in spending cuts on his own. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom The White House is considering invoking a little-known procedural tool to bypass Senate opposition and enact billions of …

Source: [your]NEWS - Right-wing
Published on Jun 21, 2025

What to know as the Senate tries to pass Trump’s agenda bill next week

(CNN) — It’s go time in the Senate for President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” After months of negotiations, Senate Republicans are gearing up for a potential vote next week on Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill. It will be a major test for …

Source: Crossroads Today - Texas - Neutral
Published on Jun 20, 2025

White House floats a new funding trick — and GOP lawmakers grimace

Russ Vought’s relationship with Republican appropriators was already strained. Then he started talking about pursuing the ultimate end-run around their funding power heading into the fall. The White House budget director has been persistently touting the …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
Published on Jun 21, 2025

‘Little Lobbyists’ urge senators to oppose Trump’s bill cutting Medicaid

WASHINGTON — Landry Bell, a 1-year-old boy who was born with Down syndrome, wriggled and smiled in his big sister’s lap on the floor outside Republican Sen. Mike Lee’s office this week as he took a break from going office to office with his mother while …

Source: Hawaii Tribune Herald - Neutral
Published on 10:35 GMT

Energy resilience bill targets Hawaii communities

U.S. Rep. Ed Case, D- Hawaii, proposed a bill Thursday that would expand energy resilience and reliability for the nation’s isolated regions, many of which belong to Native Hawaiian and other tribal communities. The Energy Transitions Initiative …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii - Neutral
Published on Jun 21, 2025

Maine's new ticketing transparency law could be a model for others, music industry advocates say

Gov. Janet Mills has signed a new law that's intended to protect Maine consumers from predatory live event ticketing practices. Some independent music and arts venues say it offers some of the strongest protections from deceptive resale practices in …

Source: Maine Public Broadcasting Network - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 20, 2025

Maine Sets National Standard with Bold Ticketing Law—NIVA & Fix the Tix Hail “Blueprint for Reform”

Photo Credit: Savannah Rohleder The law, officially known as S.P. 403/L.D. 913 or Maine Public Law Chapter 354, was signed by Maine Governor Janet Mills and will take effect in 90 days. It is already being hailed at the toughest ticketing reform law in …

Source: Digital Music News - Neutral
Published on Jun 20, 2025

WATCH: Dem senators blame Trump for Iran crisis as GOP urges him to stand firm with Israel

While Democratic senators are blaming President Donald Trump for the Iran-Israel conflict, Republicans are urging the president to continue standing in support of Israel. (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While …

Source: Fox News - Right-wing
Published on Jun 21, 2025

Five Maine airports to receive $1.3 million for infrastructure upgrades

Federal grants will fund taxiways, lighting systems, parking lots, and planning updates at five regional airports in Maine. MAINE, USA — Five airports across Maine will receive a total of $1.3 million in federal grants to support infrastructure upgrades. …

Source: News Center Maine - Neutral
Published on Jun 20, 2025

Maine sues for reinstatement of NOAA grant

The state of Maine has sued the Trump administration over cancellation of a $9 million NOAA grant to restore tidal salt marsh habitat and protect coastal infrastructure from flooding. A complaint before the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine …

Source: E&E News - Neutral
Published on Jun 21, 2025

Maine continues to see tens of thousands fewer international visitors

Roughly 85,000 fewer international visitors entered the U.S. through Maine in May compared to the same month a year earlier, according to data from U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, continuing a depressed period that started in February. Total visits last …

Source: Bangor Daily News - Maine - Center-left
Published on Jun 20, 2025

Fact-checkers persevere as politicians, platforms turn up heat

This article was originally published by the Duke Reporters’ Lab and is republished here with permission. After years of weeding through the ever-growing tangle of misinformation, journalists and researchers who call out falsehoods were dealt a blow in …

Source: Poynter - Neutral

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Published on June 22, 2025 - 12:51 GMT

Official Visit of Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong to the People's Republic of China, 22 to 26 June ...

1 Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will make an Official Visit to China (Beijing and Tianjin) from 22 to 26 June 2025, at the invitation of Premier Li Qiang. Prime Minister Wong’s introductory visit will see both sides …

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Published on June 22, 2025 - 08:27 GMT

Egypt’s Foreign Minister, U.S. Envoy Hold Talks on Israel-Iran Conflict

(MENAFN) On Saturday, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty spoke by phone with U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, addressing the rapidly intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, according to a release from the Egyptian Foreign …

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Published on June 22, 2025 - 06:29 GMT

White House Declines Pentagon's NSA Nominee

(MENAFN) The White House turned down the Pentagon’s recommended candidate to lead the National Security Agency (NSA) and oversee US Cyber Command, according to a news outlet on Friday. Citing information from three individuals with knowledge of the …

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Published on June 22, 2025 - 06:29 GMT

Iranian Foreign Minister Plans Meeting Putin

(MENAFN) Iran’s top diplomat, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, is scheduled to hold discussions with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday, according to coverage from news outlets. Speaking to a news agency in Geneva after deliberations with …

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Published on June 22, 2025 - 09:28 GMT

Belarus Frees Political Detainees, Foreigners

(MENAFN) In an unforeseen development, Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko authorized the release of 14 incarcerated individuals, including members of the press and 10 foreign nationals, on Saturday. This significant gesture is believed to have been …

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Published on June 22, 2025 - 08:26 GMT

Indonesian President Thanks Putin as Indonesia Swiftly Joins BRICS Bloc

(MENAFN) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed his appreciation to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday for Moscow’s backing of Jakarta’s swift entry into the BRICS group of emerging economies. Their discussion took place during the St. …

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Published on June 22, 2025 - 06:30 GMT

U.S. Senator Criticizes Netanyahu

(MENAFN) U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren sharply criticized Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, accusing him of leveraging the conflict with Iran to shift attention away from the escalating humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip. "Israel's …

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Published on June 21, 2025 - 12:27 GMT

GE HealthCare drives innovation in theranostics with latest technological advances

At this year’s Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) Annual Meeting, GE HealthCare is spotlighting the future of precision care with its innovative portfolio of theranostics-enabling solutions designed to help drive clinical and …

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Published on June 21, 2025 - 23:49 GMT

Lisbon Fire Department Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Facility, Marking a Milestone in Community Safety and Readiness

State-of-the-Art Facility Enhances Emergency Response and Firefighter Health Standards LISBON, CT, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Town of Lisbon celebrated the grand opening of its new fire station with a symbolic …

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Published on June 21, 2025 - 23:25 GMT

CEU Open Society Prize Awarded to Russian Opposition Figure Yulia Navalnaya

VIENNA, AUSTRIA, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The prestigious Open Society Prize of the Central European University (CEU) is being awarded this year to Russian opposition figure Yulia Navalnaya, widow of long-time regime critic Alexei …

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Published on June 21, 2025 - 23:18 GMT

75 Years After Korean War and No Gun Ri, Forgotten Pain—Memoir That Launched a Movement—Now in English

A Haunting Memoir Bearing Witness to the Madness of the Korean War and the Fragile Emergence of the Public Conscience MT. PLEASANT, MI, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the 75th anniversary of the Korean War and the little- …

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Published on June 21, 2025 - 22:28 GMT

Stein, Stringer and Hoylman-Sigal Energize the Upper East Side Voters During Early Voting

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As early voting continues across New York City, District Leader candidate Todd J. Stein is gaining strong grassroots support from Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island voters. …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 18:52 GMT

CHRISTINA LAMBERT EARNS SEIU FLORIDA ENDORSEMENT FOR WEST PALM BEACH MAYOR

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christina Lambert’s campaign for Mayor of West Palm Beach gained major momentum with the formal endorsement of SEIU Florida, the state council of North America’s largest and …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 18:29 GMT

Rediscovering America’s Forgotten Military Catastrophe—And the War for a Forest

Rick M. Schoenfield’s The Soldiers Fell Like Autumn Leaves Brings to Light the Battle of the Wabash—The U.S. Army’s Greatest Defeat in the Indian Wars CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In The Soldiers Fell Like …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 18:09 GMT

America’s Family-Owned Businesses Succeed 20 Years Plus, While Fostering Generations of Employees, According to Survey

Study Shows 66% of “Next Generation” Work in Their Family Businesses, While Employee Family Members Also Stay for Generations WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family-owned businesses tend to last 20 years or …

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Published on June 21, 2025 - 04:45 GMT

Caught in the crossfire: How the Iran-Israel war undermines Erdoğan’s agenda

After Israel assassinated Lebanese Hizballah commander Hassan Nasrallah toward the end of last year, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s message of solidarity with Lebanon conspicuously omitted the former militant group leader’s name. Turkey watchers …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 16:10 GMT

Nancy Richmond to Lead New Family Law Practice at A.Y. Strauss

LIVINGSTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A.Y. Strauss, a leading law firm known for its commercial real estate, litigation, construction, immigration, cannabis, labor and employment, and corporate bankruptcy practices, …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 15:35 GMT

Stand Up for Science Launches: PRESS CONNECT

The Stand Up for Science Press Connect system is a safe and secure way to connect scientists with press. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up for Science, the non-profit organization that led the nationwide …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 14:59 GMT

JUSTAS: The Journey of Survivors – A New Video Podcast by Equality Now and the Thelma Fardin Foundation

Centered on experiences of sexual violence survivors in Latin America and the Caribbean, the series explores systemic barriers they face when seeking justice. BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Latin America and the …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 14:59 GMT

Lanzamos JUSTAS, el camino de las sobrevivientes: el videopodcast de Equality Now y la Fundación Thelma Fardin

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- En América Latina y el Caribe, las sobrevivientes de violencia sexual enfrentan múltiples desafíos para acceder a la justicia. Quienes deciden denunciar enfrentan procesos largos, …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 14:50 GMT

New York State Police Investigators Association Elects New President

Senior Investigator Kurt Labuda will take over as President ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York State Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA) announced today the election of a new President. Senior …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 14:45 GMT

USMC Col. (Ret.) Riccoh Player, Emmy Winner, Joins WARRIOR Legacy Network as Chief Communications Officer

Riccoh Player USMC Col. (Ret.), Emmy winner & former USMC Chief of Public Affairs, joins WARRIOR Legacy Network as Chief Communications Officer. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WARRIOR Enterprises LLC is proud …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 14:23 GMT

NY Assembly Blocks Stillbirth Leave Protections for Third Year

Families and maternal health leaders condemn the Assembly’s continued inaction on stillbirth leave ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the third consecutive legislative session, proposed legislation aimed at …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 12:18 GMT

Sens. Tillis, Hassan Introduce Continuous Skilled Nursing Quality Improvement Act to Strengthen Medicaid Nursing

Legislation was developed with input from Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) and the National Alliance for Care at Home (Alliance). WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Senator …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Children Praying for Children: UNWLA Hosts 51 Prayer Events Nationwide Urging Return of Abducted Ukrainian Children

Launched in 2024, UNWLA's annual campaign, Children Praying for Children, raises awareness and support for 19,546 Ukrainian children abducted by Russian forces. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ukrainian …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 20:57 GMT

OSCE enhances Moldovan police units’ K9 capabilities

The OSCE supported Moldova's General Police Inspectorate (GPI) in adopting a revised regulation to improve the governance of its K9 Directorate and upgrading its K9 capacities through the donation of two specialized vehicles and training equipment. The …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 20:57 GMT

Refugee protection is both a shared responsibility and a legal obligation, OSCE human rights head says

WARSAW, 20 June 2025 – Greater joint efforts and international co-operation are crucial to safeguard the protection of refugees guaranteed in international law, with the challenges displacement and migration pose both unique and fundamental to our common …

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Published on June 20, 2025 - 20:54 GMT

OSCE Mission and Ministry of Sports and Youth back stronger youth engagement

From 16 to 20 June, the OSCE Mission to Montenegro in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and Youth organized a training session in Bar, aimed at strengthening local capacities to support youth participation. The participants (22 women and 11 men) …

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