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What was the longest government shutdown?

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The government shutdown is now the second-longest in U.S. history:

As of Tuesday, the 2025 government shutdown is now tied as the second-longest in U.S. history.

Trump suggests US will buy Argentine beef to bring down prices for American consumers

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President Trump said the U.S. could purchase Argentinian beef in an attempt to bring down prices for Americans.

President Donald Trump says the United States could buy Argentine beef in an attempt to bring down prices for American consumers. The Republican president told...

Nirav Shah to run for Maine governor as a Democrat

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Shah led the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention from 2019 to 2023, appointed by Gov. Janet Mills, after he had led the Illinois Department of Health.

Shah led the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention from 2019 to 2023, appointed by Gov. Janet Mills, after he had led the Illinois Department of Health.

Graham Platner apologizes for past social media posts criticizing police, rural white Americans

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NEWS CENTER Maine @newscentersmaine.bsky.social · 4d

Platner, who's running for Senate, called himself a "communist," police as "bastards," and rural white residents as "racist or stupid" in now-deleted Reddit posts.

Platner, who's running for Senate, called himself a "communist," police as "bastards," and rural white residents as "racist or stupid" in now-deleted Reddit posts.

Protesters wear inflatable costumes for 'No Kings'

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NEWS CENTER Maine @newscentersmaine.bsky.social · 4d

Ducks, frogs, unicorns... Here's why so many "No Kings" protesters are wearing inflatable costumes.

This form of protest, while not entirely new, gained traction in recent weeks as photos of protesters in frog, chicken and unicorn costumes went viral online.

Protesters wear inflatable costumes for 'No Kings'

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NEWS CENTER Maine @newscentersmaine.bsky.social · 4d

No Kings protesters in cities across the U.S. are showing up in inflatable costumes — from giant frogs to dinosaurs. So why inflatables? The reason might surprise you:

This form of protest, while not entirely new, gained traction in recent weeks as photos of protesters in frog, chicken and unicorn costumes went viral online.

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US Senate hopeful Graham Platner explains old comments on Reddit

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Top aide exits Graham Platner’s campaign as deleted Reddit posts surface. Democrats swiftly disavow Platner, but critics question the timing, noting it follows Janet Mills’s announcement, with Platner as the public’s favorite and Mills the party’s choice.

Platner told CNN the remarks came from a period of anger and disillusionment and “don’t reflect who I am today.”

Graham Platner asked why Black people ‘don’t tip’ in Reddit posts

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Graham Platner asked why Black people ‘don’t tip’ and referenced rape in old Reddit posts

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The Democratic U.S. Senate candidate posted to the online social media site Reddit more than 1,800 times between 2009 and 2021.

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Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said Friday at an event in Bangor that she has been working with both sides of the aisle to get the government back open.

Sen. Collins claims to be working with both sides of the aisle to reopen government

Anti-establishment anger set to rock Senate Democratic primaries

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Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner asked why Black people “don’t tip” and suggested people concerned about being raped shouldn’t be inebriated around people they don’t feel comfortable with.
Story by @themainemonitor.org

It’s been nearly a decade since the last establishment-backed Democratic Senate candidate faced a close race in a primary.

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Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, issued a statement criticizing Democrats for blocking consideration of the 2026 defense appropriations bill.

Sen. Collins issues statement critical of Democrats in 2026 defense bill

US Senate hopeful Graham Platner explains old comments on Reddit

NEWS CENTER Maine @newscentersmaine.bsky.social · 5d

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner faces scrutiny over Reddit comments he scrubbed before his campaign. Governor Janet Mills and other Democrats have disavowed the remarks, stating they do not reflect Maine values.

US Senate hopeful Graham Platner explains old comments on Reddit

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NEWS CENTER Maine @newscentersmaine.bsky.social · 5d

On Thursday, Governor Janet Mills rejected his comments. Democrats have strongly condemned the remarks made by Graham Platner on Reddit.

Platner told CNN the remarks came from a period of anger and disillusionment and “don’t reflect who I am today.”

'No Kings' protests return as Trump ramps up authoritarian practices, organizers say

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NEWS CENTER Maine @newscentersmaine.bsky.social · 5d

Large crowds of protesters are expected to gather on Saturday at thousands of locations across the U.S., with events coordinated by Democratic organizers. Candidates and local politicians are likely to attend, aiming to energize and mobilize voters.

Big crowds of protesters are expected across the United States against what some call authoritarian practices by President Donald Trump.

Dan Kleban, Maine Beer Co. co-founder, drops out of US Senate race

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Dan Kleban, co-founder of Maine Beer Company, suspended his campaign for U.S. Senate and endorsed Gov. Janet Mills.

Dan Kleban, co-founder of Maine Beer Company, suspended his campaign for U.S. Senate and endorsed Gov. Janet Mills the day she officially announced.

Gov. Janet Mills officially launches her campaign for US Senate

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NEWS CENTER Maine @newscentersmaine.bsky.social · 8d

In a two-minute launch video posted online, Janet Mills declared, “My life’s work has prepared me for this fight, and I’m ready to win.” As the Democratic Party’s preferred candidate, she is poised to challenge Susan Collins for the Senate seat.

More federal layoffs as shutdown continues

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NEWS CENTER Maine @newscentersmaine.bsky.social · 8d

With the new layoffs, the Department of Education will be less than half the size it was when President Trump took office.

Gov. Janet Mills officially launches her campaign for US Senate

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NEWS CENTER Maine @newscentersmaine.bsky.social · 8d

“My life’s work has prepared me for this fight, and I’m ready to win,” Mills said in a two-minute launch video posted online.

“My life’s work has prepared me for this fight, and I’m ready to win,” Mills said in a two-minute launch video posted online.

Trump to posthumously give Charlie Kirk nation's highest civilian honor

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TODAY | President Trump is set to posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk on what would have been his 32nd birthday.

Kirk, a close ally of President Trump who worked to steer young voters toward conservatism, was fatally shot Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University.

Gov. Janet Mills officially launches her campaign for US Senate

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NEWS CENTER Maine @newscentersmaine.bsky.social · 8d

In a two-minute launch video posted online, Maine Governor Janet Mills declared, “My life’s work has prepared me for this fight, and I’m ready to win.” Recently praised by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, she is the Democratic Party’s preferred candidate.

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NEWS CENTER Maine @newscentersmaine.bsky.social · 8d

In a compelling two-minute launch video posted online, Mills declared, “My life’s work has prepared me for this fight, and I’m ready to win.” She confidently positioned herself as the sole candidate capable of defeating Susan Collins for the seat.

“My life’s work has prepared me for this fight, and I’m ready to win,” Mills said in a two-minute launch video posted online.

Maine labor representatives frustrated as government shutdown heads into second full week

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NEWS CENTER Maine @newscentersmaine.bsky.social · 9d

Thousands of federal workers in Maine have received their last paycheck and are urging Democrats to negotiate with Republicans.

There are thousands of federal workers in Maine, and many have received the last paycheck they will see until the government reopens.

Columbus Day: What's open and closed on Oct. 13?

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NEWS CENTER Maine @newscentersmaine.bsky.social · 9d

Today is a federal holiday, Columbus Day. While most retail stores will be open, federal and state offices are closed and government services will be affected:

From mail delivery to bank transactions, here's what will and won't be open on Monday's federal holiday.