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TOMORROW, 3/15/25 in Augusta
Girl First Rally
We have some incredible speakers for our GIRL FIRST RALLY
THIS Saturday, March 15, 2025.
The people of Maine are waking up and standing strong to support fairness in girls sports-- join us tomorrow. Can't wait to see you there!
Girl First Rally
We have some incredible speakers for our GIRL FIRST RALLY
THIS Saturday, March 15, 2025.
The people of Maine are waking up and standing strong to support fairness in girls sports-- join us tomorrow. Can't wait to see you there!
March YRTC MeetingWednesday, March 19, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Cape Neddick Lobster Pound
60 Shore Road, Cape Neddick
Guest Speaker:
Peter Joseph, York Town Manager
Bring your questions
Cape Neddick Lobster Pound
60 Shore Road, Cape Neddick
Guest Speaker:
Peter Joseph, York Town Manager
Bring your questions
Maine GOP: We stand with Laurel Libby against desperate Dem censure
AUGUSTA – In response to the House Democrat censure of Laurel Libby, Maine GOP Leadership released the following statement:
“Let me be crystal clear, we stand with Laurel Libby against this censure. This move is nothing more than a desperate attempt by Democrats and the media to change the subject from Janet Mills’ petulant fight with President Trump,” said Maine Republican Party Chairman Jim Deyermond.
“Every Republican in the Maine House voted against this censure of Rep. Libby and everyone on our team stands with her as well. Democrats started this culture war, but we intend to finish it,” said Deyermond.
“It’s no coincidence that just days after Janet Mills put over $250 million in federal education funding at risk so she could grow her national profile, House Democrats launched this attack,” said Jason Savage, executive director of the Maine Republican Party. “They are desperate to talk about anything but their failed budget, risky federal funding gambit and insane left-wing school sports policies.”
“Let’s keep our eyes on the most important issue here,” said Chairman Deyermond. “Democrats are putting safety and opportunity for thousands of Maine girls at risk to appease the failed culture warriors of their radical left.”
“And now, in a desperate attempt to silence a leading voice on the issue they are losing badly, they have stolen the vote of an entire House District, and those ‘men’ in charge of the House Democrat Caucus, have ‘silenced’ yet another woman,” said Deyermond.
“That’s not something that any good man I know would be proud of,” he concluded.
AUGUSTA – In response to the House Democrat censure of Laurel Libby, Maine GOP Leadership released the following statement:
“Let me be crystal clear, we stand with Laurel Libby against this censure. This move is nothing more than a desperate attempt by Democrats and the media to change the subject from Janet Mills’ petulant fight with President Trump,” said Maine Republican Party Chairman Jim Deyermond.
“Every Republican in the Maine House voted against this censure of Rep. Libby and everyone on our team stands with her as well. Democrats started this culture war, but we intend to finish it,” said Deyermond.
“It’s no coincidence that just days after Janet Mills put over $250 million in federal education funding at risk so she could grow her national profile, House Democrats launched this attack,” said Jason Savage, executive director of the Maine Republican Party. “They are desperate to talk about anything but their failed budget, risky federal funding gambit and insane left-wing school sports policies.”
“Let’s keep our eyes on the most important issue here,” said Chairman Deyermond. “Democrats are putting safety and opportunity for thousands of Maine girls at risk to appease the failed culture warriors of their radical left.”
“And now, in a desperate attempt to silence a leading voice on the issue they are losing badly, they have stolen the vote of an entire House District, and those ‘men’ in charge of the House Democrat Caucus, have ‘silenced’ yet another woman,” said Deyermond.
“That’s not something that any good man I know would be proud of,” he concluded.
Massachusetts Man Shot and Killed in Palmyra: Maine State PoliceBy Edward Tomic on Mar 13, 2025 06:01 pm
Maine State Police are investigating the death of a Massachusetts man who was found deceased from a gunshot wound at a residence in Palmyra in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the Somerset County Regional Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a shooting at 531 Madawaska Rd. in [...]
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CBP Closes Temporary Processing Facilities after Historic Low Encounter Number Make Them UnnecessaryBy Seamus Othot on Mar 13, 2025 05:28 pm
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has begun reducing the number of temporary soft-sided illegal immigrant processing facilities this month, as record-low border crossings and quick removals have rendered them unnecessary, the agency’s acting head said on Thursday. [RELATED: Pentagon Orders Mechanized Stryker Brigade with 5,000 Troops to the Southern Border…] “CBP no longer [...]
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Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville to CloseBy Libby Palanza on Mar 13, 2025 05:01 pm
Northern Light Inland Hospital and its associated Waterville clinics are slated to be shut down and will halt patient care on May 27 before fully closing their doors on June 11, its administration said on Thursday. According to the announcement, Lakewood Continuing Care, a 105-bed facility, will remain open and will not be affected by [...]
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Former Maine CDC Director Nirav Shah Lands Professorship Gig at Colby CollegeBy Edward Tomic on Mar 13, 2025 05:01 pm
Dr. Nirav Shah, former head of the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), will be joining the faculty of Colby College this fall to teach courses on public health, the liberal arts college announced on Thursday. Shah, who served as head of the Maine CDC from 2019 to 2023 and was Maine’s [...]
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Rep. Paul Presents Bills to Protect Sears Island from Offshore Wind DevelopmentBy Seamus Othot on Mar 13, 2025 04:59 pm
Protecting Sears Island from exploitative development has been a mission of its Waldo County defenders for decades, and the latest leader in this effort wants to make sure that it is not turned into a port for controversial wind turbines. On Wednesday, the Maine’s Legislative Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held public hearings on [...]
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Janet Mills $120M MaineCare Bailout Fails Senate After Democrats Reject Modest Welfare ReformsBy Steve Robinson on Mar 13, 2025 03:24 pm
The Maine Democrats’ failed to advance a $120 million MaineCare bailout plan after Democratic lawmakers rejected modest welfare reforms proposed by Republicans leaders and even Democratic Gov. Janet Mills. Following a lengthy procedural fight, complicated by the absence of some GOP lawmakers, the Democrat-controlled Senate could not get two-thirds support for LD 209, an emergency [...]
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Committee Votes in Favor of Home Distilling Law Despite Opposition from Four Skeptical RepsBy Seamus Othot on Mar 13, 2025 02:35 pm
Maine’s Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs voted in favor of a bill legalizing home alcohol distilling with a positive, “Ought to Pass as Amended,” recommendation on Wednesday, despite opposition from three committee Democrats and one Unenrolled representative. [RELATED: Maine Dems Demand Governor’s Weed Boss Stop Hiding Legally Required Report from Legislature…] The Republican-led bill, [...]
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City of Portland Stuck with the Bill at 179-Bed Asylum Seeker Shelter for Additional 18 Months After Nonprofit Fails to Raise Sufficient FundsBy Edward Tomic on Mar 13, 2025 01:45 pm
The City of Portland will be saddled with providing services at the city’s 179-bed shelter for single asylum-seeking migrants after the immigrant advocacy nonprofit that was originally going to take over services at the shelter was unable to secure sufficient funding. [RELATED: Portland’s $4.6M, 179-Bed Shelter for Migrants Slated to Open Later This Month…] The [...]
The post City of Portland Stuck with the Bill at 179-Bed Asylum Seeker Shelter for Additional 18 Months After Nonprofit Fails to Raise Sufficient Funds appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Press Herald Posts Picture of Trans-Identifying Minor Athlete that They Criticized Laurel Libby for Posting Weeks AgoBy Seamus Othot on Mar 13, 2025 01:43 pm
The Portland Press Herald published the same unredacted photo of a transgender-identifying male minor on Tuesday that they slammed Rep. Laurel Libby (R-Auburn) for posting, the same photo that led the Democrat Majority to strip her of her right to vote and speak on the House floor. [RELATED: Rep. Libby Files Federal Lawsuit Against Speaker [...]
The post Press Herald Posts Picture of Trans-Identifying Minor Athlete that They Criticized Laurel Libby for Posting Weeks Ago appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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USDA Funding Restored to Maine Universities on Wednesday After Temporary PauseBy Libby Palanza on Mar 13, 2025 01:39 pm
Funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for Maine universities was restored Wednesday following a brief pause by the federal government on Monday. U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued a statement on Wednesday as news of that the funding pause had ended broke. The University of Maine System [...]
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Maine State Police are investigating the death of a Massachusetts man who was found deceased from a gunshot wound at a residence in Palmyra in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the Somerset County Regional Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a shooting at 531 Madawaska Rd. in [...]
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CBP Closes Temporary Processing Facilities after Historic Low Encounter Number Make Them UnnecessaryBy Seamus Othot on Mar 13, 2025 05:28 pm
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has begun reducing the number of temporary soft-sided illegal immigrant processing facilities this month, as record-low border crossings and quick removals have rendered them unnecessary, the agency’s acting head said on Thursday. [RELATED: Pentagon Orders Mechanized Stryker Brigade with 5,000 Troops to the Southern Border…] “CBP no longer [...]
The post CBP Closes Temporary Processing Facilities after Historic Low Encounter Number Make Them Unnecessary appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville to CloseBy Libby Palanza on Mar 13, 2025 05:01 pm
Northern Light Inland Hospital and its associated Waterville clinics are slated to be shut down and will halt patient care on May 27 before fully closing their doors on June 11, its administration said on Thursday. According to the announcement, Lakewood Continuing Care, a 105-bed facility, will remain open and will not be affected by [...]
The post Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville to Close appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Former Maine CDC Director Nirav Shah Lands Professorship Gig at Colby CollegeBy Edward Tomic on Mar 13, 2025 05:01 pm
Dr. Nirav Shah, former head of the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), will be joining the faculty of Colby College this fall to teach courses on public health, the liberal arts college announced on Thursday. Shah, who served as head of the Maine CDC from 2019 to 2023 and was Maine’s [...]
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Rep. Paul Presents Bills to Protect Sears Island from Offshore Wind DevelopmentBy Seamus Othot on Mar 13, 2025 04:59 pm
Protecting Sears Island from exploitative development has been a mission of its Waldo County defenders for decades, and the latest leader in this effort wants to make sure that it is not turned into a port for controversial wind turbines. On Wednesday, the Maine’s Legislative Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held public hearings on [...]
The post Rep. Paul Presents Bills to Protect Sears Island from Offshore Wind Development appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Janet Mills $120M MaineCare Bailout Fails Senate After Democrats Reject Modest Welfare ReformsBy Steve Robinson on Mar 13, 2025 03:24 pm
The Maine Democrats’ failed to advance a $120 million MaineCare bailout plan after Democratic lawmakers rejected modest welfare reforms proposed by Republicans leaders and even Democratic Gov. Janet Mills. Following a lengthy procedural fight, complicated by the absence of some GOP lawmakers, the Democrat-controlled Senate could not get two-thirds support for LD 209, an emergency [...]
The post Janet Mills $120M MaineCare Bailout Fails Senate After Democrats Reject Modest Welfare Reforms appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Committee Votes in Favor of Home Distilling Law Despite Opposition from Four Skeptical RepsBy Seamus Othot on Mar 13, 2025 02:35 pm
Maine’s Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs voted in favor of a bill legalizing home alcohol distilling with a positive, “Ought to Pass as Amended,” recommendation on Wednesday, despite opposition from three committee Democrats and one Unenrolled representative. [RELATED: Maine Dems Demand Governor’s Weed Boss Stop Hiding Legally Required Report from Legislature…] The Republican-led bill, [...]
The post Committee Votes in Favor of Home Distilling Law Despite Opposition from Four Skeptical Reps appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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City of Portland Stuck with the Bill at 179-Bed Asylum Seeker Shelter for Additional 18 Months After Nonprofit Fails to Raise Sufficient FundsBy Edward Tomic on Mar 13, 2025 01:45 pm
The City of Portland will be saddled with providing services at the city’s 179-bed shelter for single asylum-seeking migrants after the immigrant advocacy nonprofit that was originally going to take over services at the shelter was unable to secure sufficient funding. [RELATED: Portland’s $4.6M, 179-Bed Shelter for Migrants Slated to Open Later This Month…] The [...]
The post City of Portland Stuck with the Bill at 179-Bed Asylum Seeker Shelter for Additional 18 Months After Nonprofit Fails to Raise Sufficient Funds appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Press Herald Posts Picture of Trans-Identifying Minor Athlete that They Criticized Laurel Libby for Posting Weeks AgoBy Seamus Othot on Mar 13, 2025 01:43 pm
The Portland Press Herald published the same unredacted photo of a transgender-identifying male minor on Tuesday that they slammed Rep. Laurel Libby (R-Auburn) for posting, the same photo that led the Democrat Majority to strip her of her right to vote and speak on the House floor. [RELATED: Rep. Libby Files Federal Lawsuit Against Speaker [...]
The post Press Herald Posts Picture of Trans-Identifying Minor Athlete that They Criticized Laurel Libby for Posting Weeks Ago appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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USDA Funding Restored to Maine Universities on Wednesday After Temporary PauseBy Libby Palanza on Mar 13, 2025 01:39 pm
Funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for Maine universities was restored Wednesday following a brief pause by the federal government on Monday. U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued a statement on Wednesday as news of that the funding pause had ended broke. The University of Maine System [...]
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Maine Church Suing Public School Over Discrimination Alleges Left-Wing Law Firm Withheld Smoking Gun EmailsBy Steve Robinson on Mar 13, 2025 06:55 am
A Maine church embroiled in a legal dispute with the Hermon School System has claimed that Drummond Woodsum—the law firm representing Hermon and numerous other public schools in Maine—intentionally withheld emails during the discovery phase. These emails, according to the church, could have demonstrated that religious discrimination influenced the school board’s decision to deny the [...]
The post Maine Church Suing Public School Over Discrimination Alleges Left-Wing Law Firm Withheld Smoking Gun Emails appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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LGBTQ Rhode Island Judge Takes Over Maine GOP Rep’s Censure Case Against Dem House SpeakerBy Steve Robinson on Mar 12, 2025 05:16 pm
As a result of every federal judge in Maine recusing themselves from a Republican State Representative’s case against the Democratic Speaker of the House, the case will now be heard by a Biden-appointed Rhode Island judge with a history of eschewing judicial tradition in favor of strident left-wing activism. The case in question—which will now [...]
The post LGBTQ Rhode Island Judge Takes Over Maine GOP Rep’s Censure Case Against Dem House Speaker appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Maine State Police, Attorney General Conclude Investigation into Farmington Double HomicideBy Edward Tomic on Mar 12, 2025 03:39 pm
The Maine State Police and Attorney General’s Office on Wednesday announced that they have concluded the investigation into the deaths a mother and daughter who were found dead in Farmington in late December of 2023. On the morning of Dec. 27, 2023, 76-year-old Jean Robinson and her daughter, 53-year-old Allison “Joy” Cumming, both of Farmington, [...]
The post Maine State Police, Attorney General Conclude Investigation into Farmington Double Homicide appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Man Arrested in Sophisticated $100,000 ‘Gold’ Bar Scam Targeting Cumberland ResidentBy Edward Tomic on Mar 12, 2025 03:11 pm
Cumberland Police on Wednesday announced the arrest of a man accused of orchestrating a sophisticated online fraud scheme targeting a local Maine resident. In a joint operation with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI, on March 10, Cumberland Police arrested Zhangqi Xie, 44, for of theft by deception, a Class B offense punishable [...]
The post Man Arrested in Sophisticated $100,000 ‘Gold’ Bar Scam Targeting Cumberland Resident appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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NH Democrat Senior Senator Won’t Seek Another Term as Former Republican Gov Eyes RunBy Seamus Othot on Mar 12, 2025 02:57 pm
New Hampshire’s senior senator and former governor, Jeanne Shaheen (D), announced on Wednesday that she will not seek another term in the U.S. Senate in 2026, where she has served since 2009 after six years as the state’s governor. [RELATED: NH State Police Join List of Law Enforcement Partnering with ICE While Maine Agencies Remain [...]
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Susan Collins Says it’s a ‘Myth’ That European Countries Have Not Done Their Fair Share to Aid UkraineBy Edward Tomic on Mar 12, 2025 02:44 pm
During remarks on the Senate floor on Tuesday, U.S. Senator from Maine Susan Collins (R) claimed it was a “myth” that European countries have not done their fair share to provide aid to Ukraine in their war with Russia. Sen. Collins’ remarks come as the Trump administration lifted a pause on intelligence sharing and security [...]
The post Susan Collins Says it’s a ‘Myth’ That European Countries Have Not Done Their Fair Share to Aid Ukraine appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Lawmakers Looking to Have the Final Say on What Lawsuits the Maine Attorney General Can BringBy Libby Palanza on Mar 12, 2025 02:33 pm
Maine lawmakers are now looking to have the final say over what civil lawsuits are brought by the state’s Attorney General. In recent years, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey has pursued litigation on a host of controversial topics, as well as joined a number of suits challenging the policies of President Donald Trump’s (R) administration. [...]
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In Unprecedented Move, All Maine’s Federal Judges Recuse from GOP Rep’s Challenge to Democrat Speaker’s Vote-Stripping Censure Order – UPDATEBy Seamus Othot on Mar 12, 2025 01:37 pm
Maine Wire Editor-in-Chief Steve Robinson contributed to this report. UPDATE: The Maine Wire has learned the likely explanation for the recusal of Maine’s federal judges is a familial conflict with an employee of the court. Specifically, a parent of the male high school athlete featured in the image Rep. Laurel Libby was censured for posting [...]
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Ukraine Agrees To 30-Day Ceasefire Pending Russian ApprovalBy DCNF on Mar 12, 2025 12:47 pm
Screenshot/Fox News/"Special Report with Bret Baier"
The post Ukraine Agrees To 30-Day Ceasefire Pending Russian Approval appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Lewiston Police Say Victim, Mosque Members Uncooperative with Shooting InvestigationBy Edward Tomic on Mar 12, 2025 12:08 pm
The Lewiston Police Department on Tuesday issued an update on their investigation into a shooting that occurred outside of a mosque Friday evening, stating that both the victim who suffered a gunshot wound and the members of the mosque have been uncooperative with police. Police responded to Masjidu Salaam Mosque at 243 Bartlett St. in [...]
The post Lewiston Police Say Victim, Mosque Members Uncooperative with Shooting Investigation appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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A Maine church embroiled in a legal dispute with the Hermon School System has claimed that Drummond Woodsum—the law firm representing Hermon and numerous other public schools in Maine—intentionally withheld emails during the discovery phase. These emails, according to the church, could have demonstrated that religious discrimination influenced the school board’s decision to deny the [...]
The post Maine Church Suing Public School Over Discrimination Alleges Left-Wing Law Firm Withheld Smoking Gun Emails appeared first on The Maine Wire.
Read the full story »
LGBTQ Rhode Island Judge Takes Over Maine GOP Rep’s Censure Case Against Dem House SpeakerBy Steve Robinson on Mar 12, 2025 05:16 pm
As a result of every federal judge in Maine recusing themselves from a Republican State Representative’s case against the Democratic Speaker of the House, the case will now be heard by a Biden-appointed Rhode Island judge with a history of eschewing judicial tradition in favor of strident left-wing activism. The case in question—which will now [...]
The post LGBTQ Rhode Island Judge Takes Over Maine GOP Rep’s Censure Case Against Dem House Speaker appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Maine State Police, Attorney General Conclude Investigation into Farmington Double HomicideBy Edward Tomic on Mar 12, 2025 03:39 pm
The Maine State Police and Attorney General’s Office on Wednesday announced that they have concluded the investigation into the deaths a mother and daughter who were found dead in Farmington in late December of 2023. On the morning of Dec. 27, 2023, 76-year-old Jean Robinson and her daughter, 53-year-old Allison “Joy” Cumming, both of Farmington, [...]
The post Maine State Police, Attorney General Conclude Investigation into Farmington Double Homicide appeared first on The Maine Wire.
Read the full story »
Man Arrested in Sophisticated $100,000 ‘Gold’ Bar Scam Targeting Cumberland ResidentBy Edward Tomic on Mar 12, 2025 03:11 pm
Cumberland Police on Wednesday announced the arrest of a man accused of orchestrating a sophisticated online fraud scheme targeting a local Maine resident. In a joint operation with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI, on March 10, Cumberland Police arrested Zhangqi Xie, 44, for of theft by deception, a Class B offense punishable [...]
The post Man Arrested in Sophisticated $100,000 ‘Gold’ Bar Scam Targeting Cumberland Resident appeared first on The Maine Wire.
Read the full story »
NH Democrat Senior Senator Won’t Seek Another Term as Former Republican Gov Eyes RunBy Seamus Othot on Mar 12, 2025 02:57 pm
New Hampshire’s senior senator and former governor, Jeanne Shaheen (D), announced on Wednesday that she will not seek another term in the U.S. Senate in 2026, where she has served since 2009 after six years as the state’s governor. [RELATED: NH State Police Join List of Law Enforcement Partnering with ICE While Maine Agencies Remain [...]
The post NH Democrat Senior Senator Won’t Seek Another Term as Former Republican Gov Eyes Run appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Susan Collins Says it’s a ‘Myth’ That European Countries Have Not Done Their Fair Share to Aid UkraineBy Edward Tomic on Mar 12, 2025 02:44 pm
During remarks on the Senate floor on Tuesday, U.S. Senator from Maine Susan Collins (R) claimed it was a “myth” that European countries have not done their fair share to provide aid to Ukraine in their war with Russia. Sen. Collins’ remarks come as the Trump administration lifted a pause on intelligence sharing and security [...]
The post Susan Collins Says it’s a ‘Myth’ That European Countries Have Not Done Their Fair Share to Aid Ukraine appeared first on The Maine Wire.
Read the full story »
Lawmakers Looking to Have the Final Say on What Lawsuits the Maine Attorney General Can BringBy Libby Palanza on Mar 12, 2025 02:33 pm
Maine lawmakers are now looking to have the final say over what civil lawsuits are brought by the state’s Attorney General. In recent years, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey has pursued litigation on a host of controversial topics, as well as joined a number of suits challenging the policies of President Donald Trump’s (R) administration. [...]
The post Lawmakers Looking to Have the Final Say on What Lawsuits the Maine Attorney General Can Bring appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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In Unprecedented Move, All Maine’s Federal Judges Recuse from GOP Rep’s Challenge to Democrat Speaker’s Vote-Stripping Censure Order – UPDATEBy Seamus Othot on Mar 12, 2025 01:37 pm
Maine Wire Editor-in-Chief Steve Robinson contributed to this report. UPDATE: The Maine Wire has learned the likely explanation for the recusal of Maine’s federal judges is a familial conflict with an employee of the court. Specifically, a parent of the male high school athlete featured in the image Rep. Laurel Libby was censured for posting [...]
The post In Unprecedented Move, All Maine’s Federal Judges Recuse from GOP Rep’s Challenge to Democrat Speaker’s Vote-Stripping Censure Order – UPDATE appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Ukraine Agrees To 30-Day Ceasefire Pending Russian ApprovalBy DCNF on Mar 12, 2025 12:47 pm
Screenshot/Fox News/"Special Report with Bret Baier"
The post Ukraine Agrees To 30-Day Ceasefire Pending Russian Approval appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Lewiston Police Say Victim, Mosque Members Uncooperative with Shooting InvestigationBy Edward Tomic on Mar 12, 2025 12:08 pm
The Lewiston Police Department on Tuesday issued an update on their investigation into a shooting that occurred outside of a mosque Friday evening, stating that both the victim who suffered a gunshot wound and the members of the mosque have been uncooperative with police. Police responded to Masjidu Salaam Mosque at 243 Bartlett St. in [...]
The post Lewiston Police Say Victim, Mosque Members Uncooperative with Shooting Investigation appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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2-20-2024 At the York GOP monthly meeting, School Superintendent Tim Doak was invited to give an update on the state of our schools and covered information ranging from special needs, endorsing Pre-K for addressing the needs of our youngest entering the schools, budget, shared IT expense, SEL Social Emotional Learning and a number of other issues the audience asked to Tim to address.
OPEN BORDER COSTS REVEALED
Republicans blow the lid off a program that spends over $56,000 per asylum seeker while spending far less addressing Maine’s homeless and nursing home crises
STATE HOUSE – Legislative Republicans held a press conference today to deliver shocking new numbers on state spending related to thousands of asylum seekers coming to Maine for free housing. The migration is part of Governor Mills’ pledge to bring in 75,000 new Mainers by 2029.
These costs have largely been hidden from the public and are now being exposed in an effort to demand accountability and a results-driven plan. Taxpayer money is being diverted away from pressing state needs as Mainers languish on housing lists for years or waiting lists for nursing homes.
WATCH THE PRESS CONFERENCE
Mainers List Their Concerns About the State
Today Maine House Representative Katrina J. Smith, District 62, a Republican from Palermo, asked the question, "What concerns you the most about Maine right now?"
There were over 184 responses, and here were some of the concerns raised:
According to U.S. Census Bureau facts, in 2022, per capita income in Maine was $39,718 and 10.8% of people in Maine are living in poverty.
Maine ranks in the top 10 states for the highest electricity rates, coming in at number 3 for 2024.
When it comes to affordable rent, Maine is the 5th least affordable state.
The cost of living index for Maine is 110.7.
In 2022, there were 151,212 small businesses in Maine.
Do you agree with the concerns on this list? What if any other concerns would you add to the list? Please add your concerns and suggestions in the comment section.
Please keep emailing me your local news tips, school/education news, community issues, crime concerns, issues you feel should be investigated, upcoming events, good news stories, neighbors helping neighbors, etc. to [email protected]
Today Maine House Representative Katrina J. Smith, District 62, a Republican from Palermo, asked the question, "What concerns you the most about Maine right now?"
There were over 184 responses, and here were some of the concerns raised:
- There are too many free benefits
- Illegal marijuana grows
- Election integrity
- The Secretary of State's decision to remove former President Trump from Maine's primary ballot
- The attack on legal gun owners' rights by the anti-gun lobby
- Governor Mills policies
- The cost of living was mentioned several times
- The cost of electricity, food, heating oil, and taxes in Maine
- The number of solar panel farms plastering the state
- A lack of affordable rentals and housing for hard-working Mainers was mentioned a few times
- Immigration
- Finding medical care in a timely manner
- The state not doing enough to take care of the homeless
- Maine is turning into California more and more
- Lack of common sense in Augusta
- The removal of the religious and philosophical exemptions for the huge list of mandatory childhood vaccinations to attend public school
- Underfunded nursing homes
- Maine is not attracting new businesses
- Energy bills are too high
- Poorly maintained roads
- High property taxes
- Poor use of taxpayer money
- Cost of living
- Housing for asylum seekers
- Government overreach
- Lack of support for Maine educators
- Quality of the schools
- Ranked choice voting
- Gender ideology
- Fentanyl overdoses
- Mental health
According to U.S. Census Bureau facts, in 2022, per capita income in Maine was $39,718 and 10.8% of people in Maine are living in poverty.
Maine ranks in the top 10 states for the highest electricity rates, coming in at number 3 for 2024.
When it comes to affordable rent, Maine is the 5th least affordable state.
The cost of living index for Maine is 110.7.
In 2022, there were 151,212 small businesses in Maine.
Do you agree with the concerns on this list? What if any other concerns would you add to the list? Please add your concerns and suggestions in the comment section.
Please keep emailing me your local news tips, school/education news, community issues, crime concerns, issues you feel should be investigated, upcoming events, good news stories, neighbors helping neighbors, etc. to [email protected]
Flag Day - June 14, 2023
County Meeting in Alfred
Kentucky Derby - May 6, 2023
Lincoln Day Breakfast - February 11, 2023
Host: York County Republican Committee
Rep. Heidi Sampson - January 18, 2023
Candidate for ME State GOP Chair
