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Roll Call · Jan 22

Lincoln Logs Faces Possible Move Abroad After Maine Factory Loses Major Contract

Lincoln Logs may move overseas as its Maine factory closes after losing a major contract, raising prices and ending U.S. production.

International Business Times · Jan 22

Trump to Canada’s Mark Carney: you are uninvited to my ‘board of peace’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Jan 22

Maine’s Joe Baldacci is latest Democrat to join race for Golden’s seat

Maine state Sen. Joe Baldacci, the brother of former Rep. and Gov. John Baldacci, is running to succeed Democratic Rep. Jared Golden. 

Roll Call · Jan 12

Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike

A dog traveling from a South Carolina shelter to a planned new home in Maine escaped during a bathroom break along the New Jersey Turnpike

The Independent UK · Jan 7

Winter storms bring snow, ice and school and road closures to New England. More bad weather's coming

Messy winter weather brought snow, ice, freezing rain and dangerous driving to the New England states as the region prepared for more unpleasant conditions later in the week

The Independent UK · Jan 7

‘You’re gonna feel the fabric of freedom’: Small Maine company’s phones are blowing up after Maduro was spotted wearing something of theirs

You can't buy marketing this good.

We Got This Covered · Jan 6

From rent to utility bills: the politicians and advocates making climate policy part of the affordability agenda

As the Trump administration derides climate policy as a ‘scam’, emissions-cutting measures are gaining popularity

The Guardian - US · Jan 1

Seafood thieves snatch $400,000 of lobster, plus oysters and crabs, in round of New England robberies

“This is a devastating situation for a small businessman,” said Marine Patrol Sgt. Matthew Sinclair.

Fortune · Dec 31, 2025

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Staff Exodus: Meredith Maines Quits Following 'No Nonsense' One-Year Stint

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face fresh scrutiny over their high staff turnover as Communications Chief Meredith Maines becomes the latest senior aide to step down from the Archewell team after 12 months in the role.

International Business Times UK · Dec 28, 2025