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Maine Legislature derelict in its duty on ‘red flag’

Gun Control · Augusta

Maine Legislature derelict in its duty on ‘red flag’

66% Center coverage: 6 sources

Democrats' decision not to hold a hearing on the proposed firearms law is wrong. This is not a partisan or a procedural issue, it's a legal one.See the Story

Retaliation against James Comey doesn’t add up

James Comey · Waterville

Retaliation against James Comey doesn’t add up

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

Where has the American democracy we grew up in and believed in gone? What happened to those powerful words written in the preamble of the Constitution? Why is it OK for Republicans to manufacture and sell T-shirts using “86 Obama” or “86 Biden,” but a potential crime if someone like former FBI Director James Comey […]See the Story

Why I can’t shut up about Trump

Waterville, Maine · Waterville

Why I can’t shut up about Trump

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

I believe that there is a moral duty to speak out against oppression that results in harm to others. I understand that my family and I are extremely fortunate to live where, when and how we do. It’s rare. Only a tiny decimal fraction of these human beings in history have had anything near the […]See the Story

How Golden and Collins can earn more Mainers’ respect

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

They can start by denouncing President Trump's cruelty and un-American, authoritarian behavior.Augusta, Maine · Augusta See the Story

Senate Dems Push New Penalties for Noncompliance with Maine’s Paid Leave Program

Coverage: 2 sources

After rejecting a number of bills aimed at repealing or amending Maine’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Program earlier this week, the state Senate now has advanced a measure that would add new penalties and enforcement measures to the program. The bill, introduced by President of the Senate Mattie Daughtry (D-Cumberland) — who [...] The post Senate Dems Push New Penalties for Noncompliance with Maine’s Paid Leave Program appeared firs…Senate · Augusta See the Story

Obituary: George Robert “Sonny” Maxim

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

WINTHROP - The life of George Robert “Sonny” Maxim, 93, who died Dec. 23, 2024, will be celebrated in a graveside ...Winthrop, Maine · Winthrop Read Article

Death Notice: Oscar Thomas “Tom” Feagin

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Feagin, Oscar Thomas “Tom” 86, of Hallowell, in Waterville, May 27. Celebration, June 14, 12 - 2 p.m., Maine Lodge at ...Waterville, Maine · Waterville Read Article

Augusta police seek public help identifying suspects in local incidents - Newport Dispatch

AUGUSTA — The Augusta Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying several individuals connected to local incidents as part of their weekly “Wanted Wednesday Alert.” Police are seeking information about people shown in photographs related to ongoing investigations. The department acknowledged that some of the images are of poor quality but said they are working with available evidence. Officials are asking anyone who re…Augusta, Maine · Augusta Read Article

Mills recognized for Civil Rights leadership

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Maine Gov. Janet Mills received the 2025 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award on Thursday in recognition of her leadership, legal advocacy, and unwavering commitment to civil rights.Augusta, Maine · Augusta Read Article

Maine group rallies for 'tax fairness legislation'

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Several bills in Augusta target wealthy Mainers.Augusta, Maine · Augusta Read Article

Judiciary Committee Divided on Interaction with Immigration Agencies - Moves on Three Bills to Vote, Delay, and Table

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The Maine State Legislature’s Judiciary Committee came to three different recommendations on Wednesday to three bills prescribing how state and local authorities should interact with federal immigration enforcement agencies. One bill, aimed at streamlining cooperation between state and federal law enforcement agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), was voted “ought not to pass” on [...] The post Judiciary Committee Divided…Augusta, Maine · Augusta Read Article