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Residents seek Councilor Bret Martel’s recusal from Lewiston rent stabilization debate, citing campaign donations from mobile home park ownership
Published: September 16, 2026 22:51
Lewiston mobile home park residents are calling on City Councilor Bret Martel to recuse himself from decisions over a proposed rent stabilization ordinance after his state House campaign reported receiving more than $2,000 from entities connected to a…
Mainers can register to vote through Election Day
https://mainebeacon.com/mainers-can-register-to-vote-through-election-day/
Published: September 15, 2026 20:08
Today, Sept. 15 marks National Voter Registration Day, and Maine election officials are reminding residents that it’s not too late to register ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Maine allows eligible voters to register and cast a ballot on the same day,…
Strimling: The shape-shifting of Bobby Charles
https://mainebeacon.com/strimling-the-shape-shifting-of-bobby-charles/
Published: September 15, 2026 18:30
Well, we knew the shape shift was coming. The highly-paid lobbyist Bobby Charles won the Republican primary for governor by portraying himself as the most Trumpy of the Trumpy MAGAs running. But general election voters are probably looking for something…
Hospital lobbyist thanks Collins while Mainers pay the price for expensive health care
Published: September 14, 2026 14:24
Sen. Susan Collins released a new ad in late August featuring a wealthy former hospital lobbyist praising her record on health care. It’s really not surprising he’s endorsing her — because so much of Collins’ work has been in service of industry lobbyists’…
‘I can no longer remain silent’: Bobby Charles’ sister speaks out against his campaign
Published: September 9, 2026 20:24
Anita Charles, the sister of Republican gubernatorial nominee Bobby Charles, publicly came out against her brother’s campaign Wednesday morning, saying his rhetoric, education proposals and opposition to abortion rights have pushed her to speak out and…
Pingree, Jackson and Dunlap rally with Maine workers on Labor Day
https://mainebeacon.com/pingree-jackson-and-dunlap-rally-with-maine-workers-on-labor-day/
Published: September 8, 2026 22:15
Maine’s Democratic candidates spent Labor Day alongside union members and organizers Monday, speaking at events in Portland and Brewer about how government should do more to improve the lives of workers. Democratic gubernatorial nominee Hannah Pingree and…
Podcast Special: Slash and Burn — LePage and the Social Safety Net
https://mainebeacon.com/podcast-special-slash-and-burn-lepage-and-the-social-safety-net-2/
Published: September 4, 2026 18:08
Paul LePage is running for office in Maine again. So we’re revisiting our 2022 podcast series examining his record as governor — and the impacts his policies still have today. First up: how LePage’s cuts targeted Maine’s social safety net and the people…
Strimling: Portland’s working waterfront is no place for professional soccer
https://mainebeacon.com/strimling-portlands-working-waterfront-is-no-place-for-professional-soccer/
Published: September 4, 2026 17:36
I love the Hearts of Pine. Been to my share of games. Have spent hundreds of bucks on gear. I’m on a first name basis with one of the owners. And I appreciated the statement they made last month calling for accountability after ICE murdered Johan…
Help available for Mainers struggling to afford healthcare
https://mainebeacon.com/help-available-for-mainers-struggling-to-afford-healthcare/
Published: September 3, 2026 20:35
Rising affordability challenges are forcing some Mainers to drop their health insurance coverage but healthcare advocates said financial help is still available. Residents who use the state’s marketplace, CoverME.gov, will see rate increases of more than…
Maine overdose deaths are falling, but the crisis is far from over
https://mainebeacon.com/maine-overdose-deaths-are-falling-but-the-crisis-is-far-from-over/
Published: September 1, 2026 22:59
After years of devastating losses to the opioid epidemic, Maine is seeing overdose deaths move in the right direction; but advocates and state officials say the work to keep people alive is far from over. Monday, Aug. 31, marked International Overdose…