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3 days ago · Maine’s new Democratic Party leaders say under their direction, the party will represent more Mainers in more parts of the state. In his remarks during voting, newly-elected …
Mainers among millions benefiting from new federal rule on …
Jan 7, 2025 · Medical debt will no longer appear on credit reports, according to a new rule the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized on Tuesday. The ruling is set to …
The 2024 election results and what’s next for Maine
Nov 6, 2024 · We're discussing the aftermath, and pending results, of the yesterday's elections. Our hosts Esther, Ben and Cate share their thoughts on why Donald Trump won the …
Maine is the only rural, working-class state led by Democrats. Why?
Nov 19, 2024 · As election results continue to roll in, the process of interpreting those results has begun. This might seem premature, since it could be months before we have an accurate …
An out-of-state corporate landlord bought their mobile home …
Oct 22, 2024 · Jim Staebler has lived in the Atlantic Village mobile home park in Old Orchard Beach for the past five years. Today, Staebler and other residents are battling to ensure that …
Maine faith leader responds to new immigration directive
3 days ago · Faith leaders nationwide are pushing back against President Donald Trump's assertion that churches are no longer considered safe spaces for undocumented immigrants. …
Maine’s yellow flag law in three charts - Maine Beacon
Jan 14, 2025 · Use of Maine’s yellow flag law has grown dramatically since the Lewiston mass shootings: law enforcement agencies completed more than 500 weapons restriction orders in …
How Maine can safeguard economic policies to protect consumers …
Dec 19, 2024 · With the incoming Trump Administration bringing uncertainty to the future of consumer and worker protections, Maine legislators have the opportunity to strengthen current …
What’s on the November ballot in Maine — and what it means
Aug 1, 2023 · Maine’s November ballot will be busy, with eight measures for voters to consider, including a high-profile question about whether to replace the state’s embattled investor …
Opinion: The truth about Theriault - Maine Beacon
Oct 4, 2024 · About Ethan Strimling Ethan Strimling served for 10 years as the progressive mayor and state senator representing Portland. He also spent 19 years as the executive director of …