Multiple agencies are working to finalize environmental rules and policies before Donald Trump’s inauguration.
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Shoe brand Steve Madden slashing Chinese imports ahead of Trump tariffs
The company, known for its trendy footwear for teens, announced the moves on Thursday, and said it had already been developing a factory network in Cambodia, Vietnam, Mexico and Brazil for several years.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World
Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Trump
The plot reflects what federal officials have described as ongoing efforts by Iran to target U.S. government officials on U.S. soil.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Maine native Amy Allen up for 4 Grammy awards
Allen, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, was nominated for songwriter of the year, as well as in the song, album and song for visual media categories.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, River Valley
Marshals Service arrests man in Dixfield on aggravated sexual assault charge
David Ryan, 60, of Dixfield was wanted in New Hampshire on a charge of aggravated felonious sexual assault since June.
Posted inMaine
Breakdown: Turning anguish into action | Podcast Ep. 2: ‘I believe he is going to snap’
Six weeks before the attacks, the shooter’s best friend warned that he might snap and commit a mass shooting. Episode 2 begins an examination into the numerous opportunities for intervention.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Democrats pick Brunswick Sen. Mattie Daughtry to lead Maine Senate
She was a co-sponsor and key proponent behind the paid family leave bill that became law and begins going into effect in 2025.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, News
Disabled Marine from Turner moving forward one sip of coffee at a time
A former member of the elite Marine Silent Drill Platoon and a veteran of Afghanistan, John Wayne Nelson has overcome a traumatic brain injury to start Deltacom Coffee, with profits going to help veteran groups.
Posted inCommunity, Election 2024, Elections, Franklin, Local News, News, Politics, The Franklin Journal
New Vineyard receives all 131 requested absentee ballots back
Voting results for the town of New Vineyard.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in the post
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.