What Collins is saying about shutdown negotiations

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Maine’s high court to decide whether to release defendants, dismiss charges due to public defense crisis | Portland Press Herald

Coastal Maine homebuyers in limbo as flood insurance lapses during shutdown | Bangor Daily News

What Susan Collins is saying about her negotiations to end the federal shutdown | Bangor Daily News

As shutdown lingers, Collins worries about Trump administration layoffs | Spectrum News Maine

$1.5M at stake as shutdown pauses entrance fees at Acadia | Bangor Daily News

Collins, other Republican leaders say federal workers should get back pay after shutdown | NOTUS

King contemplating change of vote on government shutdown | WABI

A Maine prosecutor questioned a state trooper’s competence after an arson arrest | Bangor Daily News & The Maine Monitor

Maine emergency shelters to receive $4.47 million boost under new law | News Center Maine

Western Maine sheriffs say regional jail could save money, fix overcrowding | Maine Public

Controversial comments over Charlie Kirk death continue to ripple in Maine | Spectrum News Maine

Passamaquoddy solar project wins approval, but its federal funding remains uncertain | Portland Press Herald

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