Maine
Gov. Mills says she is reviewing Trump's executive actions
Gov. Janet Mills said Tuesday she still reviewing how the slew of executive actions from President Trump will affect Maine.
Mills was more reserved than some of her Democratic colleagues after Trump quickly began following through on his campaign promises on immigration, energy and pardons for January 6th rioters. Immediately after Trump’s election, Mills also steered clear of joining a group organized by other Democratic governors to oppose Trump.
But Mills did take one subtle jab at the president on Tuesday based on his other campaign promises.
“We’re reviewing the series of executive orders issued by President Trump yesterday and today to understand what impacts there may be, if any, on the state of Maine,” Mills said. “Meanwhile, I am waiting for the president’s plan to bring down the cost of eggs and bread, heating and housing, and prescription drugs. We have yet to see that plan.”
Some of Trump’s executive actions could have significant impacts on Maine or Mills administration initiatives that depend on federal assistance.
Trump moved to temporarily halt offshore wind leases and permitting. Offshore wind is a key part of the Mills administration’s ambitious goals for moving Maine away from fossil fuels and toward an electric grid heavily supplied by renewable energy. For instance, the administration has been working with a consortium that includes researchers at the University of Maine to launch a floating wind turbine pilot project in federal waters in the Gulf of Maine. And last year, the Biden administration issued leases for several commercial offshore wind projects in the Gulf of Maine.
The president also reiterated his plan impose a 25 percent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, which would likely spark retaliatory tariffs from those countries.
Canada is Maine’s largest trading partner, accounting for $1.4 billion or 48% of all exports from Maine in 2023, according to federal data. Mexico is the fourth-largest destination for Maine exports while China — another potential target of higher tariffs under Trump — is the state’s third-largest export market.
Maine
2026 Southern Maine Athletes of the Week: Winter Week 12
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Press Herald sports writers nominate high school athletes from the prior week’s games.
Readers vote for their top choice and the winner will be announced in the newspapers the following Sunday all season long!
Maine
We Are the Watershed call for art
A collective of environmental, arts and Indigenous-led organizations is collaborating to produce We Are the Watershed, a two-day event aimed at reconnecting humans with nature and revitalizing the health of waterways, estuaries, and the bay in Peskotomuhkatikuk (traditional Passamaquoddy territory). Events, including theatrical performances, music, culinary experiences and an exhibition of submitted artwork, will be held on May 1 and 2 at Eastport Arts Center (EAC). A publication of written and visual works will also be released with proceeds to support conservation efforts and spreading awareness of their impacts.
Submissions sought:
Written and visual works are currently sought from artists and creatives on both sides of the border across Peskotomuhkatikuk for the publication, which will be sold by donation at the May event. Proceeds from the sale will be dedicated to related community-building efforts, public engagement, and continued restoration efforts. The deadline for digital submission for the publication is April 1.
Physical works can be dropped off at EAC Sunday, April 26 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to be a part of the exhibition, which will run May 1 through 15. Artists under 18 will receive 100% of the proceeds if they opt to put their pieces up for sale during the exhibit, which will run May 1 through May 15. Artists over 18 will receive 70% of the proceeds with the remainder going toward promoting awareness of and supporting conservation efforts for the Passamaquoddy Bay.
The Eastport Arts Center
Every week through Apr 01, 2026.
Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Event Supported By
Eastport Arts Center
(207) 853-4650
info@eastportartscenter.org
Maine
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