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Thursday Calls & Topics

Matt Gagnon discusses the political climate, focusing on Trump’s attacks on Maine’s governor and the federal government’s spending. David from California criticizes Trump’s administration, accusing it of being “organized crime” and expressing distrust in Elon Musk’s involvement in the treasury. Matt counters by highlighting the increased federal spending this year. Heidi questions the cost of changing Maine license plates to feature the Old Maine flag, noting the state’s financial issues. Kevin argues for limited government, citing the $37 trillion national debt. Matt agrees, emphasizing the need for substantial changes to address the deficit and excessive spending.

Local Headlines

2 hours ago in Local

Auburn city councilors advance limits on lot rent increases for mobile homes

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Auburn's city council advanced a mobile home rent stabilization ordinance at Monday night's meeting.

2 hours ago in Local

Portland police issue dozens of citations as part of stepped-up traffic enforcement

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Portland police issued 64 citations during a traffic safety enforcement operation on Monday.

2 hours ago in Local

Portland Media Group’s former head of production inducted into MAB Hall of Fame

Steve Schneider is being inducted into the Maine Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

National Headlines

6 hours ago in National

Musk likely to face tough questions during SpaceX’s first earnings call as a public company

Investors in Elon Musk's space company get a chance to question him Tuesday after SpaceX issues its first quarterly earnings since going public.

10 hours ago in National

Oil prices gain and global shares are mostly higher after a rally on Wall Street

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher Tuesday following a rally on Wall Street that was helped by easing…

22 hours ago in National

25 states sue over Trump’s new tariffs, calling them ‘pretext’ to replace his old ones

Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February.

1 day ago in National

Trump claims Iran talks will start Monday

CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said new talks to wind down the war in Iran will start Monday, after announcing he is…