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Maine, United States · MaineThis week, Beacon reporter Dan Neumann joins Ben and Esther to discuss the results of the independent commission regarding the shooting in Lewiston, specifically the finding that the police force and military could have done more. They talk about gun safety in the state legislature, and what real change might look like. Also, it’s the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act! Ask a question or leave a comment for a future show at (207) 619-31…See the Story
Podcast: The Lewiston shooting commission's findings, and what they mean
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Abortion · MaineNicole Berner, nominated by Pres. Joe Biden, was confirmed 50-47 on Tuesday to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Every Republican who voted opposed her confirmation, as did Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia. From 2004 to 2006, Berner served as a staff attorney at Planned Parenthood Federation of America.See the Story
Collins votes not to confirm judge with history of defending abortion rights
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Conservation · MaineLabor unions and renewable energy advocates are at odds with some conservation groups over a proposal to locate a port for Maine’s burgeoning floating offshore wind power industry on Sears Island in Penobscot Bay. On Monday, Maine lawmakers delved into a state plan to designate Sears Island as the nucleus of that industry. The proposal, which has sparked debate among supporters and detractors, came under scrutiny as stakeholders voiced their op…See the Story
‘Single most important climate project we will ever have’: Maine unions back wind energy port plan
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Maine, United States · MaineIn a bombshell report released late Friday afternoon, members of a commission reviewing the assault weapon slaughter in Lewiston detailed exactly what the arsenal looked like that was used to shoot at almost 100 people, hitting 31, and killing 18. In total, the shooter had three self-loading semi-automatic weapons (two assault rifles and one handgun), 19 high capacity magazines (ten cartridges or more), and at least 445 bullets (expended and unu…See the Story
Nineteen high capacity magazines, 445 bullets, three semi-automatic self-loading guns
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Stock Markets · MaineRecreational fishermen in New England say commercial trawlers are threatening the survival of smaller businesses relying on a healthy stock of Atlantic herring. The small forage fish is vital to both the marine food chain and the region’s economy. Rich Hittinger, first vice president of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association, said years of overfishing depleted the population and continue to have negative effects on the ocean ecosystem. “…See the Story
Anglers seek trawler buffer zone as Atlantic herring stock declines
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Economy · MaineClimate scientists presented their updated assessments to the Maine Climate Council on Thursday of the potential impacts on Maine’s environment, health and economy. “I don’t think it comes as news to anyone that we are already experiencing both social and economic impacts from climate change here in Maine, particularly with the recent storms we’ve had,” said Cindy Eisenhower, a professor of anthropology and climate change at the University of Ma…See the Story
Climate scientists predict strains on Maine’s economy and health systems
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Podcast · MaineThis week, Ben and Esther are joined by the Beacon’s Dan Neumann to talk about gender affirming care in Maine and a bill to protect Maine medical practitioners from prosecution by other states. The bill, LD 227, is at the center of a right-wing misinformation panic that has drawn in local neo-Nazis and resulted in a bomb threat against lawmakers last week. Esther and Ben also discuss the new $108 million dollar surplus in state funds and how the…See the Story
Podcast: Gender affirming care in Maine, in the face of right-wing hostility
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Maine, Maine · MaineA crowd of about 100 people, made up of Maine renters, housing advocates and lawmakers, gathered at the Maine State House on Wednesday morning to call on legislators to prioritize funding for rent relief and shelter in the state budget. “People in Maine are paying too much for rent!” said Rina Rengouwa, president of the Gabonese Community in Maine and a member of the Maine Equal Justice Housing Leadership Team. Rengouwa highlighted the plight …See the Story
‘Mainers are paying too much:’ Tenants push for rent relief funding in budget
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