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Here are 65 candidates who aren’t afraid to stand up for Maine values
https://mainebeacon.com/here-are-65-candidates-who-arent-afraid-to-stand-up-for-maine-values/
Published: October 21, 2024 15:32
The U.S. Presidential election captivates the world every four years. But when it comes to the influence voters actually have in their world, local elections are where it’s at. It’s legislators in Augusta – not DC – who will address many of the issues…
Podcast: Exclusive interview with Secretary Shenna Bellows on voting rights, election protections
Published: October 18, 2024 13:16
Election season is just around the corner, and our host and public policy director Cate Blackford connected with Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellows to help educate folks on their voting rights. Bellows also offers an inside look of the electoral…
Opinion: Our beaches should be public. Fully public.
https://mainebeacon.com/opinion-our-beaches-should-be-public-fully-public/
Published: October 18, 2024 13:01
The Maine Supreme Court is currently deciding a case related to whether the public should be allowed to freely walk on Moody Beach in Wells. Currently, there is a dispute as to whether the intertidal area of the shore (between the high and and low tide…
Wabanaki Alliance looks to the future as Maulian Bryant steps up as executive director
Published: October 17, 2024 18:29
Maulian Bryant says she has been on the journey to leading the Wabanaki Alliance for most of her life. Bryant grew up in the fight for tribal self-determination. She’s the daughter of former Penobscot Nation Chief Barry Dana, and great niece of Donna…
Here are 6 opportunities to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Maine
https://mainebeacon.com/here-are-6-opportunities-to-celebrate-indigenous-peoples-day-in-maine/
Published: October 11, 2024 18:44
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a day of honor, remembrance and celebration. For many, the day is a way to reclaim stolen history and uplift the past and present contributions of Indigenous people. We’ve pulled together celebrations and events from across the…
Golden wins the debate, early voting and rent stabilization in mobile home parks
Published: October 10, 2024 18:30
Ben, Cate and Esther are all back together for this week’s podcast episode. Our hosts discuss the major talking (and fashion) points of Monday’s debate between Rep. Jared Golden and state Rep. Austin Theriault in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. Also,…
Maine ‘living shorelines’ counter rising sea levels, stronger storms
https://mainebeacon.com/maine-living-shorelines-counter-rising-sea-levels-stronger-storms/
Published: October 9, 2024 15:47
January brought a pair of rough storms to the northeastern U.S. They hit when the tides were high and pushed higher than normal by rising sea levels, setting numerous high-water records and prompting Maine Governor Janet Mills to request a federal disaster…
Opinion: How Maine Med and the Chamber are trying to cut worker wages
https://mainebeacon.com/opinion-how-maine-med-and-the-chamber-are-trying-to-cut-worker-wages/
Published: October 8, 2024 18:01
On Nov. 5, Portland residents will vote on a ballot initiative that would cut the wages of Portland workers, including those who live in surrounding towns, who have to work during a natural disaster or public health crisis. Currently, if the governor or…
Maine students’ votes matter, say state lawmakers and officials – and students should get involved when they’re young
Published: October 7, 2024 18:56
“The State House is the people’s house,” Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows told a room filled with high school and college students this weekend at the Maine Students Vote annual Youth Voting Summit at Colby College in Waterville. The time for young…