Progressive group targets King for backing Trump's judicial nominees

Meeting to seek input from public library directors has been canceled. The Maine State Library staff canceled Tuesday’s meeting as the system awaits legal guidance on proposed revised standards for the state’s public libraries. Read this story by Judith Meyer of The Maine Monitor.

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Progressive group targets Angus King and Senate Democrats for backing Trump’s judicial nominees | Associated Press

Maine exports fluctuate dramatically as tariffs drive increased trade volatility | Maine Public

Mills condemns "cruel and callous” federal move to withhold SNAP funds | WGME

Collins says Maine should be ‘transparent’ with SNAP data amid Trump’s threat | Bangor Daily News

Recent pedestrian deaths renew calls to improve safety on Maine roads | Maine Public

See which county jails in Maine have agreements with federal agencies | Portland Press Herald

Maine Connectivity Authority tracking down cell phone dead zones | WGME

Maine digs out from winter’s first major snow, but frigid temperatures are on the way | Portland Press Herald

Librarians across Maine are taking on more social service roles for their communities | Maine Public

Bangor considers starting a sanctioned homeless encampment | WGME

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