INTERESTING NEWS-Daily
January YRTC Meeting
Wednesday, Jan 15, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Cape Neddick Lobster Pound
60 Shore Road, Cape Neddick
Topic for discussion
Rachel Peters will update us on the Turning Point USA annual event, AmericaFest, which was held in Arizona during December
Mark your calendar:
Lincoln Day Breakfast
February 8th
Dunegrass Golf Club
65 Wild Dunes Way, Old Orchard Beach
More info to come
Wednesday, Jan 15, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Cape Neddick Lobster Pound
60 Shore Road, Cape Neddick
Topic for discussion
Rachel Peters will update us on the Turning Point USA annual event, AmericaFest, which was held in Arizona during December
Mark your calendar:
Lincoln Day Breakfast
February 8th
Dunegrass Golf Club
65 Wild Dunes Way, Old Orchard Beach
More info to come
Janet Mills Again Proposes Charging 5.5% Tax on Netflix, Spotify, Disney, and Other Streaming ServicesBy Libby Palanza on Jan 14, 2025 05:31 pm
Gov. Janet Mills (D) has again proposed implementing a tax on streaming service subscriptions in Maine that would raise the cost of most popular entertainment streaming by 5.5 percent. Although lawmakers ultimately rejected the governor’s efforts to include a streaming service tax in the supplemental budget signed into law in 2024, Gov. Mills has again [...]
The post Janet Mills Again Proposes Charging 5.5% Tax on Netflix, Spotify, Disney, and Other Streaming Services appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Illegal Immigrant Arrested Near LA Fire With Blowtorch Is A Convicted Felon With History Of ViolenceBy DCNF on Jan 14, 2025 04:46 pm
A blowtorch-wielding man subdued by Los Angeles residents in a viral online video is living in the United States unlawfully despite multiple arrests and an assault conviction, federal immigration authorities confirmed. Juan Manuel Sierra, a 33-year-old Mexican national, is an illegal migrant “gotaway” who carries an extensive rap sheet with local law enforcement, an Immigration [...]
The post Illegal Immigrant Arrested Near LA Fire With Blowtorch Is A Convicted Felon With History Of Violence appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Here Are All the Taxes and Fees Janet Mills’ Budget Would Create and Increase to Fuel Record State SpendingBy Libby Palanza on Jan 14, 2025 03:50 pm
Gov. Janet Mills (D) released her proposed biennial budget Friday, accompanied by a 129-page piece of enacting legislation. Among these pages are a number of tax increases and higher fees, as well as a new tax on subscription-based streaming services and new fees assessed against health care providers. Below, the Maine Wire breaks down some [...]
The post Here Are All the Taxes and Fees Janet Mills’ Budget Would Create and Increase to Fuel Record State Spending appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Democrats Grill Hegseth During Extremely Adversarial Confirmation HearingBy Seamus Othot on Jan 14, 2025 03:18 pm
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, a decorated combat veteran and former Fox News host, faced a contentious confirmation hearing on Tuesday in the Senate Armed Services Committee. [RELATED: Maine Senator Unimpressed with Decorated Military Vet Pete Hegseth’s Nomination for Defense Secretary…] Hegseth, along with former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) for [...]
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Maine Firefighting Crews to Help Battle Devastating Los Angeles FiresBy Libby Palanza on Jan 14, 2025 12:00 pm
Maine will be sending two firefighting crews to California to help battle the devastating fires that continue to ravage the state. The two crews will consist of eight Forest Rangers and twelve volunteer firefighters. These first responders will spend two weeks in California assisting in the “response and recovery efforts.” These Mainers are expected to [...]
The post Maine Firefighting Crews to Help Battle Devastating Los Angeles Fires appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Mills’ Delusional Budget is a Rotten Deal for Working PeopleBy Steve Robinson on Jan 14, 2025 10:35 am
The state of Maine is staring down a $450 million “structural deficit” for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. “Structural deficit” is the term government employees use when the state’s economists are predicting money allocated by lawmakers or spent by Gov. Janet Mills will be nearly half-a-billion short of the revenue collected in taxes. It’s kind of [...]
The post Mills’ Delusional Budget is a Rotten Deal for Working People appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Expensive HIV Treatments Add Pressure to Maine’s Healthcare Budget Amid $118 Million Funding GapBy Edward Tomic on Jan 14, 2025 10:18 am
Last week, Maine Gov. Janet Mills warned of a $118 million gap in MaineCare funding — a shortfall that appears to have been exacerbated at least in part by high demand for an expensive injectable HIV treatment. In an effort to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic, in June 2021, Gov. Mills signed LD 1115 into law, [...]
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New Hampshire’s New Governor Wants to Ban Cell Phones from SchoolsBy Seamus Othot on Jan 14, 2025 10:09 am
New Hampshire’s new Gov. Kelly Ayotte (R) announced during her inaugural speech on Thursday that she would work to ban cell phones in the state’s public schools, citing the harm done by distracting devices to children’s education. [RELATED: One Third of Portland Students are Learning English, Fifth Receive Special Education: 2024 State of the Schools [...]
The post New Hampshire’s New Governor Wants to Ban Cell Phones from Schools appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Gov. Janet Mills (D) has again proposed implementing a tax on streaming service subscriptions in Maine that would raise the cost of most popular entertainment streaming by 5.5 percent. Although lawmakers ultimately rejected the governor’s efforts to include a streaming service tax in the supplemental budget signed into law in 2024, Gov. Mills has again [...]
The post Janet Mills Again Proposes Charging 5.5% Tax on Netflix, Spotify, Disney, and Other Streaming Services appeared first on The Maine Wire.
Read the full story »
Illegal Immigrant Arrested Near LA Fire With Blowtorch Is A Convicted Felon With History Of ViolenceBy DCNF on Jan 14, 2025 04:46 pm
A blowtorch-wielding man subdued by Los Angeles residents in a viral online video is living in the United States unlawfully despite multiple arrests and an assault conviction, federal immigration authorities confirmed. Juan Manuel Sierra, a 33-year-old Mexican national, is an illegal migrant “gotaway” who carries an extensive rap sheet with local law enforcement, an Immigration [...]
The post Illegal Immigrant Arrested Near LA Fire With Blowtorch Is A Convicted Felon With History Of Violence appeared first on The Maine Wire.
Read the full story »
Here Are All the Taxes and Fees Janet Mills’ Budget Would Create and Increase to Fuel Record State SpendingBy Libby Palanza on Jan 14, 2025 03:50 pm
Gov. Janet Mills (D) released her proposed biennial budget Friday, accompanied by a 129-page piece of enacting legislation. Among these pages are a number of tax increases and higher fees, as well as a new tax on subscription-based streaming services and new fees assessed against health care providers. Below, the Maine Wire breaks down some [...]
The post Here Are All the Taxes and Fees Janet Mills’ Budget Would Create and Increase to Fuel Record State Spending appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Democrats Grill Hegseth During Extremely Adversarial Confirmation HearingBy Seamus Othot on Jan 14, 2025 03:18 pm
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, a decorated combat veteran and former Fox News host, faced a contentious confirmation hearing on Tuesday in the Senate Armed Services Committee. [RELATED: Maine Senator Unimpressed with Decorated Military Vet Pete Hegseth’s Nomination for Defense Secretary…] Hegseth, along with former Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) for [...]
The post Democrats Grill Hegseth During Extremely Adversarial Confirmation Hearing appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Maine Firefighting Crews to Help Battle Devastating Los Angeles FiresBy Libby Palanza on Jan 14, 2025 12:00 pm
Maine will be sending two firefighting crews to California to help battle the devastating fires that continue to ravage the state. The two crews will consist of eight Forest Rangers and twelve volunteer firefighters. These first responders will spend two weeks in California assisting in the “response and recovery efforts.” These Mainers are expected to [...]
The post Maine Firefighting Crews to Help Battle Devastating Los Angeles Fires appeared first on The Maine Wire.
Read the full story »
Mills’ Delusional Budget is a Rotten Deal for Working PeopleBy Steve Robinson on Jan 14, 2025 10:35 am
The state of Maine is staring down a $450 million “structural deficit” for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. “Structural deficit” is the term government employees use when the state’s economists are predicting money allocated by lawmakers or spent by Gov. Janet Mills will be nearly half-a-billion short of the revenue collected in taxes. It’s kind of [...]
The post Mills’ Delusional Budget is a Rotten Deal for Working People appeared first on The Maine Wire.
Read the full story »
Expensive HIV Treatments Add Pressure to Maine’s Healthcare Budget Amid $118 Million Funding GapBy Edward Tomic on Jan 14, 2025 10:18 am
Last week, Maine Gov. Janet Mills warned of a $118 million gap in MaineCare funding — a shortfall that appears to have been exacerbated at least in part by high demand for an expensive injectable HIV treatment. In an effort to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic, in June 2021, Gov. Mills signed LD 1115 into law, [...]
The post Expensive HIV Treatments Add Pressure to Maine’s Healthcare Budget Amid $118 Million Funding Gap appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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New Hampshire’s New Governor Wants to Ban Cell Phones from SchoolsBy Seamus Othot on Jan 14, 2025 10:09 am
New Hampshire’s new Gov. Kelly Ayotte (R) announced during her inaugural speech on Thursday that she would work to ban cell phones in the state’s public schools, citing the harm done by distracting devices to children’s education. [RELATED: One Third of Portland Students are Learning English, Fifth Receive Special Education: 2024 State of the Schools [...]
The post New Hampshire’s New Governor Wants to Ban Cell Phones from Schools appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Maine Republicans Tap New State Committee ChairBy Steve Robinson on Jan 11, 2025 03:36 pm
The Maine Republican Party on Saturday elected York County GOP Chairman Jim Deyermond to serve as the chairman of the part’s state committee, replacing Joel Stetkis, a former Republican state lawmaker from Canaan. “I’m excited to get rolling and get to work — the next elections are right around the corner and Maine badly needs [...]
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The Maine Republican Party on Saturday elected York County GOP Chairman Jim Deyermond to serve as the chairman of the part’s state committee, replacing Joel Stetkis, a former Republican state lawmaker from Canaan. “I’m excited to get rolling and get to work — the next elections are right around the corner and Maine badly needs [...]
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Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Seek to Give Gov’t Oversight Committee Access to Confidential Records
Maine Lawmakers Seek to Impose “Impact Fee” on Megayachts
This is too true to be funny .
The next time you hear a politician use the
Word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about whether you want the 'politicians' spending
YOUR tax money .
A billion is a difficult number to comprehend,
But one advertising agency did a good job of putting that figure into some perspective in one of its releases.
A.
A billion seconds ago it was 1959.
B.
A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive .
C.
A billion hours ago our ancestors were
living in the Stone Age.
D.
A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet.
E.
A billion dollars ago was only
8 hours and 20 minutes,
at the rate our government
is spending it.
While this thought is still fresh in our brain...
let's take a look at New Orleans ...
It's amazing what you can learn with some simple division.
Louisiana Senator, Mary Landrieu (D)
was asking Congress for 250 BILLION DOLLARS
To rebuild New Orleans . Interesting number...
What does it mean?
A.
Well .. If you are one of the 484,674 residents of New Orleans
(every man, woman and child)
You each get $516,528
B.
Or... If you have one of the 188,251 homes in
New Orleans , your home gets $1,329,787.
C.
Or... If you are a family of four...
Your family gets $2,066,012.
Washington, D.C.
HELLO!
Are all your calculators broken??
Building Permit Tax
CDL License Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Federal Income Tax (Fed)
Federal Unemployment Tax (FU TA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax)
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Tax
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service charge Taxes
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Tax (Truckers)
Sales Taxes
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Tax
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Tax
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
(And to think, we left British Rule to avoid so many taxes)
STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?
Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago...
And our nation was the most prosperous in the world.
We had absolutely no national debt.
We had the largest middle class in the world.
And Mom stayed home to raise the kids.
What happened?
Can you spell 'politicians'!
And I still have to
Press '1'
For English.
I hope this goes around the
USA
At least 100 times
What the heck has happened to our Country?
The next time you hear a politician use the
Word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about whether you want the 'politicians' spending
YOUR tax money .
A billion is a difficult number to comprehend,
But one advertising agency did a good job of putting that figure into some perspective in one of its releases.
A.
A billion seconds ago it was 1959.
B.
A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive .
C.
A billion hours ago our ancestors were
living in the Stone Age.
D.
A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet.
E.
A billion dollars ago was only
8 hours and 20 minutes,
at the rate our government
is spending it.
While this thought is still fresh in our brain...
let's take a look at New Orleans ...
It's amazing what you can learn with some simple division.
Louisiana Senator, Mary Landrieu (D)
was asking Congress for 250 BILLION DOLLARS
To rebuild New Orleans . Interesting number...
What does it mean?
A.
Well .. If you are one of the 484,674 residents of New Orleans
(every man, woman and child)
You each get $516,528
B.
Or... If you have one of the 188,251 homes in
New Orleans , your home gets $1,329,787.
C.
Or... If you are a family of four...
Your family gets $2,066,012.
Washington, D.C.
HELLO!
Are all your calculators broken??
Building Permit Tax
CDL License Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Federal Income Tax (Fed)
Federal Unemployment Tax (FU TA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax)
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Tax
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service charge Taxes
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Tax (Truckers)
Sales Taxes
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Tax
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Tax
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
(And to think, we left British Rule to avoid so many taxes)
STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?
Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago...
And our nation was the most prosperous in the world.
We had absolutely no national debt.
We had the largest middle class in the world.
And Mom stayed home to raise the kids.
What happened?
Can you spell 'politicians'!
And I still have to
Press '1'
For English.
I hope this goes around the
USA
At least 100 times
What the heck has happened to our Country?
Biden Bestows Highest Civilian Honor on Hillary Clinton and George SorosBy Seamus Othot on Jan 10, 2025 04:06 pm
President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the nation, to Hillary Clinton and Democratic megadonor George Soros on Saturday, just days after giving Liz Cheney a lesser award. [RELATED: Biden Awards Presidential Citizen’s Medal to Liz Cheney after She Endorsed Kamala Harris and Headed Up January 6 Committee…] [...]
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Biden Extends Deportation Protection To Hundreds Of Thousands In Final Days Of AdministrationBy DCNF on Jan 10, 2025 03:57 pm
The Biden administration announced on Friday it will provide protections to hundreds of thousands of El Salvadoran nationals living in the United States, citing stormy weather and heavy rain that took place in the country. The roughly 234,000 El Salvadoran beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will be allowed to register for an 18-month extension, [...]
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DCNF EXCLUSIVE: John Cornyn Introduces Bill Allowing Concealed Carry Permits To Work In All 50 StatesBy DCNF on Jan 10, 2025 03:44 pm
Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn introduced a bill Thursday to allow concealed carry license holders to carry their guns in any state. The bill, titled the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, will compel states to recognize concealed carry permits from all states as a valid certification to carry a concealed firearm, according to the bill text. A [...]
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Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Seek to Give Gov’t Oversight Committee Access to Confidential RecordsBy Libby Palanza on Jan 10, 2025 08:52 am
Sen. Craig Hickman (D-Kennebec) has sponsored a bipartisan bill that would grant the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee (GOC) the right to receive otherwise confidential records in order to carry out their responsibilities. This legislation has been cosponsored by a number of both Democrats and Republicans, including: Rep. Amy Bradstreet Arata (R-New Gloucester), Sen. Donna Bailey [...]
The post Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Seek to Give Gov’t Oversight Committee Access to Confidential Records appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Maine Lawmakers Seek to Impose “Impact Fee” on MegayachtsBy Libby Palanza on Jan 10, 2025 08:07 am
A bipartisan bill imposing an “impact fee” on megayachts has been introduced by Sen. Rick Bennett (R-Oxford) and co-sponsored by Rep. Grayson B. Lookner (D-Portland). The fees collected under this law would go toward supporting harbor infrastructure and public transit. Under the proposed legislation, “megayachts” are defined as “privately owned pleasure vessel[s]” that are over [...]
The post Maine Lawmakers Seek to Impose “Impact Fee” on Megayachts appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Biden Confirms He Is Considering Preemptively Pardoning Anthony Fauci
Danish King Tweaks Coat Of Arms To Enlarge Greenland Symbol As Trump Vies For Territorial Expansion
President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the nation, to Hillary Clinton and Democratic megadonor George Soros on Saturday, just days after giving Liz Cheney a lesser award. [RELATED: Biden Awards Presidential Citizen’s Medal to Liz Cheney after She Endorsed Kamala Harris and Headed Up January 6 Committee…] [...]
The post Biden Bestows Highest Civilian Honor on Hillary Clinton and George Soros appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Biden Extends Deportation Protection To Hundreds Of Thousands In Final Days Of AdministrationBy DCNF on Jan 10, 2025 03:57 pm
The Biden administration announced on Friday it will provide protections to hundreds of thousands of El Salvadoran nationals living in the United States, citing stormy weather and heavy rain that took place in the country. The roughly 234,000 El Salvadoran beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will be allowed to register for an 18-month extension, [...]
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DCNF EXCLUSIVE: John Cornyn Introduces Bill Allowing Concealed Carry Permits To Work In All 50 StatesBy DCNF on Jan 10, 2025 03:44 pm
Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn introduced a bill Thursday to allow concealed carry license holders to carry their guns in any state. The bill, titled the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, will compel states to recognize concealed carry permits from all states as a valid certification to carry a concealed firearm, according to the bill text. A [...]
The post DCNF EXCLUSIVE: John Cornyn Introduces Bill Allowing Concealed Carry Permits To Work In All 50 States appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Seek to Give Gov’t Oversight Committee Access to Confidential RecordsBy Libby Palanza on Jan 10, 2025 08:52 am
Sen. Craig Hickman (D-Kennebec) has sponsored a bipartisan bill that would grant the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee (GOC) the right to receive otherwise confidential records in order to carry out their responsibilities. This legislation has been cosponsored by a number of both Democrats and Republicans, including: Rep. Amy Bradstreet Arata (R-New Gloucester), Sen. Donna Bailey [...]
The post Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Seek to Give Gov’t Oversight Committee Access to Confidential Records appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Maine Lawmakers Seek to Impose “Impact Fee” on MegayachtsBy Libby Palanza on Jan 10, 2025 08:07 am
A bipartisan bill imposing an “impact fee” on megayachts has been introduced by Sen. Rick Bennett (R-Oxford) and co-sponsored by Rep. Grayson B. Lookner (D-Portland). The fees collected under this law would go toward supporting harbor infrastructure and public transit. Under the proposed legislation, “megayachts” are defined as “privately owned pleasure vessel[s]” that are over [...]
The post Maine Lawmakers Seek to Impose “Impact Fee” on Megayachts appeared first on The Maine Wire.
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Universal Basic Income Study Reveals Part-Time Workers Worked Less, and Recipients Used More Tobacco
Janet Mills Seeks to Elevate Energy Office to Cabinet-Level Department in 2025
Biden Confirms He Is Considering Preemptively Pardoning Anthony Fauci
Danish King Tweaks Coat Of Arms To Enlarge Greenland Symbol As Trump Vies For Territorial Expansion
Biden Confirms He Is Considering Preemptively Pardoning Anthony FauciBy DCNF on Jan 08, 2025 05:06 pm
President Joe Biden confirmed in an interview with USA Today that he is considering preemptive pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci and former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney. Following Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter (after months of insisting he would not do so), Politico reported that the president was considering pardoning those he thinks President-elect Donald Trump may target, [...]
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Danish King Tweaks Coat Of Arms To Enlarge Greenland Symbol As Trump Vies For Territorial ExpansionBy DCNF on Jan 08, 2025 05:04 pm
King Frederik X of Denmark tweaked his country’s royal coat of arms to enlarge symbols of Greenland and the Faroe Islands in December amid President-elect Donald Trump’s overtures to acquire the Danish territory. The king revised the coat of arms, which for 500 years featured three crowns representing an historic union between Denmark, Sweden and [...]
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Maine’s Democrat Led House Demands Ethics Investigation Into Republican Rep Facing Domestic Abuse ChargesBy Seamus Othot on Jan 08, 2025 03:30 pm
Maine’s Democrat-controlled House of Representatives pushed through a resolution on Wednesday, demanding a House Committee on Ethics investigation into Rep. Lucas Lanigan (R-Sanford), who faces domestic violence charges. [RELATED: Maine Republican Representative Up for Re-Election Arrested on Aggravated Assault Charges…] House Majority Leader Rep. Matt Moonen (D-Portland) proposed the resolution taken up in the House [...]
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Mills Threatens Tax, Fee Increases to Keep Maine’s Bloated Welfare State SolventBy Steve Robinson on Jan 08, 2025 01:44 pm
The Mills Administration warned lawmakers Tuesday that Maine’s looming half-a-billion dollar budget shortfall and a $118 million projected MaineCare deficit may mean the state needs to increase revenues—which is government-speak for raising fees and taxes. Although the memo mentioned potentially reducing some expenditures already obligated under existing law, the administration was clear that the only [...]
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Maine Christian Schools’ Religious Discrimination Lawsuits Against State Heard by Appeals CourtBy Libby Palanza on Jan 08, 2025 12:50 pm
Oral arguments were heard Tuesday in the cases filed by two Maine Christian schools — St. Dominic Academy in Auburn and Crosspoint Church, which runs Bangor Christian School — against the state for allegedly violating their freedom of religion. The controversy at the center of this case surrounds a 2021 amendment to the Maine Human [...]
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Maine Lawmakers to Consider Additional Property Tax Relief for Senior HomeownersBy Libby Palanza on Jan 08, 2025 12:46 pm
After a year in which many Mainers were burdened with skyrocketing property tax bills, state lawmakers are poised to consider a bill giving senior citizens an additional measure of relief. Introduced by Sen. Rick Bennett (R-Oxford), LD 7 — An Act to Increase the Homestead Property Tax Exemption for Residents 65 Years of Age or [...]
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Susan Collins Did Not Miss a Vote in 118th Congress, Extending Nearly Three Decade Perfect Voting StreakBy Edward Tomic on Jan 08, 2025 12:34 pm
U.S. Senator from Maine Susan Collins (R) wrapped up the 118th Congress last week without missing a single vote, extending her nearly three decade perfect voting streak that began when she first took office in the late 1990s. Sen. Collins, 72, first cast a vote in the U.S. Senate on Jan. 22, 1997, when she [...]
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Looking at Some of the First Education Bills Submitted by Maine Lawmakers in 2025By Libby Palanza on Jan 08, 2025 12:30 pm
Maine lawmakers have officially begun submitting bills for the new legislative session scheduled to begin Wednesday, and among these are a number of proposed laws concerning the state’s education system. These proposed pieces of legislation cover a wide range of subjects, including cursive writing, a new higher education grant program, teachers’ salaries, and public school [...]
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Greenland, Panama, and the Gulf of America: Trump Plans 21st Century Monroe Doctrine for Second TermBy Seamus Othot on Jan 08, 2025 12:19 pm
President-elect Donald Trump announced a new plan during a Mar-a-Lago press conference on Tuesday to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America while discussing a wide range of other topics, including his expansionary vision for U.S. control of the Western Hemisphere. “We’re going to be changing the name of The Gulf of [...]
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Joe Biden Signs “Social Security Fairness Act” into LawBy Libby Palanza on Jan 08, 2025 12:09 pm
President Joe Biden (D) signed the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) — authored by Sens. Susan Collins (R) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) — into law Sunday. The SSFA will repeal two provisions currently in place — Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) — that reduce the amount of Social Security benefits [...]
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President Joe Biden confirmed in an interview with USA Today that he is considering preemptive pardons for Dr. Anthony Fauci and former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney. Following Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter (after months of insisting he would not do so), Politico reported that the president was considering pardoning those he thinks President-elect Donald Trump may target, [...]
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Danish King Tweaks Coat Of Arms To Enlarge Greenland Symbol As Trump Vies For Territorial ExpansionBy DCNF on Jan 08, 2025 05:04 pm
King Frederik X of Denmark tweaked his country’s royal coat of arms to enlarge symbols of Greenland and the Faroe Islands in December amid President-elect Donald Trump’s overtures to acquire the Danish territory. The king revised the coat of arms, which for 500 years featured three crowns representing an historic union between Denmark, Sweden and [...]
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Maine’s Democrat Led House Demands Ethics Investigation Into Republican Rep Facing Domestic Abuse ChargesBy Seamus Othot on Jan 08, 2025 03:30 pm
Maine’s Democrat-controlled House of Representatives pushed through a resolution on Wednesday, demanding a House Committee on Ethics investigation into Rep. Lucas Lanigan (R-Sanford), who faces domestic violence charges. [RELATED: Maine Republican Representative Up for Re-Election Arrested on Aggravated Assault Charges…] House Majority Leader Rep. Matt Moonen (D-Portland) proposed the resolution taken up in the House [...]
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Mills Threatens Tax, Fee Increases to Keep Maine’s Bloated Welfare State SolventBy Steve Robinson on Jan 08, 2025 01:44 pm
The Mills Administration warned lawmakers Tuesday that Maine’s looming half-a-billion dollar budget shortfall and a $118 million projected MaineCare deficit may mean the state needs to increase revenues—which is government-speak for raising fees and taxes. Although the memo mentioned potentially reducing some expenditures already obligated under existing law, the administration was clear that the only [...]
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Maine Christian Schools’ Religious Discrimination Lawsuits Against State Heard by Appeals CourtBy Libby Palanza on Jan 08, 2025 12:50 pm
Oral arguments were heard Tuesday in the cases filed by two Maine Christian schools — St. Dominic Academy in Auburn and Crosspoint Church, which runs Bangor Christian School — against the state for allegedly violating their freedom of religion. The controversy at the center of this case surrounds a 2021 amendment to the Maine Human [...]
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Maine Lawmakers to Consider Additional Property Tax Relief for Senior HomeownersBy Libby Palanza on Jan 08, 2025 12:46 pm
After a year in which many Mainers were burdened with skyrocketing property tax bills, state lawmakers are poised to consider a bill giving senior citizens an additional measure of relief. Introduced by Sen. Rick Bennett (R-Oxford), LD 7 — An Act to Increase the Homestead Property Tax Exemption for Residents 65 Years of Age or [...]
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Susan Collins Did Not Miss a Vote in 118th Congress, Extending Nearly Three Decade Perfect Voting StreakBy Edward Tomic on Jan 08, 2025 12:34 pm
U.S. Senator from Maine Susan Collins (R) wrapped up the 118th Congress last week without missing a single vote, extending her nearly three decade perfect voting streak that began when she first took office in the late 1990s. Sen. Collins, 72, first cast a vote in the U.S. Senate on Jan. 22, 1997, when she [...]
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Looking at Some of the First Education Bills Submitted by Maine Lawmakers in 2025By Libby Palanza on Jan 08, 2025 12:30 pm
Maine lawmakers have officially begun submitting bills for the new legislative session scheduled to begin Wednesday, and among these are a number of proposed laws concerning the state’s education system. These proposed pieces of legislation cover a wide range of subjects, including cursive writing, a new higher education grant program, teachers’ salaries, and public school [...]
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Greenland, Panama, and the Gulf of America: Trump Plans 21st Century Monroe Doctrine for Second TermBy Seamus Othot on Jan 08, 2025 12:19 pm
President-elect Donald Trump announced a new plan during a Mar-a-Lago press conference on Tuesday to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America while discussing a wide range of other topics, including his expansionary vision for U.S. control of the Western Hemisphere. “We’re going to be changing the name of The Gulf of [...]
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Joe Biden Signs “Social Security Fairness Act” into LawBy Libby Palanza on Jan 08, 2025 12:09 pm
President Joe Biden (D) signed the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) — authored by Sens. Susan Collins (R) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) — into law Sunday. The SSFA will repeal two provisions currently in place — Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) — that reduce the amount of Social Security benefits [...]
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Maine DHHS “Struggles in Child Welfare Practices” Continue: 2024 Ombudsman’s ReportBy Libby Palanza on Jan 06, 2025 06:34 pm
Over the past few years, Maine’s child welfare system has come under fire for its failure to protect the state’s most vulnerable children. The Child Welfare Ombudsman’s 2024 Annual Report describes these continued shortcomings and offers recommendations for improvement. Contracted with the Governor’s Office and overseen by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, the [...]
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“Fire John Hudak”: Maine’s Cannabis Businesses Gather in Augusta on Eve of Legislative SessionBy Steve Robinson on Jan 06, 2025 06:31 pm
More than 80 cannabis industry stakeholders gathered Friday in Augusta to address the myriad challenges facing Maine’s adult-use and medical marijuana markets as the State Legislature prepares for its 132nd session. From testing issues to regulatory complaints, the discussion painted a sobering picture of an industry grappling with high operating costs, illegal competition, and intense [...]
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Democrats Keep “Concept Drafts” Alive After Republican Leaders Raise Concerns Over Lack of TransparencyBy Steve Robinson on Jan 06, 2025 03:54 pm
The Democratic majority on the Joint Rules Committee voted Monday to preserve the controversial practice of “concept drafts,” brushing aside Republican leaders’ efforts to boost transparency in Maine’s legislative process. In a party-line vote, the committee rejected a Republican proposal to ban the placeholder bills, which critics say allow lawmakers to sidestep scrutiny and introduce [...]
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Commissioner of Maine’s Department of Economic and Community Development Heather Johnson Stepping Down in MarchBy Libby Palanza on Jan 06, 2025 02:46 pm
Commissioner of Maine’s Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Heather Johnson will be stepping down from her position on March 1 of this year. Johnson was first appointed by Gov. Janet Mills (D) in 2019 and since then has been described as a “driving force” behind the governor’s “efforts to strengthen, grow, and diversify [...]
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Justin Trudeau Announces ResignationBy DCNF on Jan 06, 2025 02:41 pm
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plans to resign from office Monday in the wake of a public dispute with President-elect Donald Trump and plummeting popularity among even those in his own party. The decision comes in the wake of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s resignation, which was prompted in part by Trudeau’s spat with Trump over tariff policy. He [...]
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Pope Francis Appoints Liberal Cardinal To Head DC Archdiocese As Trump Takes OfficeBy DCNF on Jan 06, 2025 02:31 pm
Pope Francis on Monday appointed a new cardinal with a liberal track record to head the archdiocese of Washington, D.C. Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego, who was selected to lead the archdiocese, has previously criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s stance on immigration, advocating for the country to admit more migrants and has expressed support [...]
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Maine Secretary of State Receives 170k+ Petition Signatures for Voter ID Citizens InitiativeBy Seamus Othot on Jan 06, 2025 02:28 pm
Maine’s Secretary of State received more than 170,000 petition signatures on Monday from a conservative group that is looking to put a Voter ID referendum question on the ballot in November. Voter ID for ME, an organization led by Dinner Table Executive Director Alex Titcomb and co-founder Rep. Laurel Libby (R-Auburn), spoke at the Maine [...]
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Biden Tries to Ban Tankless Natural Gas Water HeatersBy Seamus Othot on Jan 06, 2025 02:06 pm
Lame-duck President Joe Biden’s administration unveiled more environmental regulations the day after Christmas, banning the manufacture of many natural gas water heaters and potentially costing consumers an extra $450 when buying a new appliance. The new regulations will go into full effect in 2029 and will require all new gas-powered tankless water heaters to use [...]
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Dominican Illegal Alien Residing at State-Funded Massachusetts Migrant Shelter Charged With Multiple Gun, Drug CrimesBy Edward Tomic on Jan 06, 2025 12:04 pm
A Dominican national residing at a state-funded migrant shelter in Massachusetts was recently identified by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as an illegal alien after he was charged with multiple firearm and drug offenses. According to ICE, 28-year-old Leonardo Andujar Sanchez of the Dominican Republic unlawfully entered the U.S. at some unknown location and [...]
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Georgia Men Among 3 Arrested for Drug Trafficking After Auburn Traffic StopBy Edward Tomic on Jan 06, 2025 12:00 pm
Three people, including two individuals from the State of Georgia, were arrested on drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in Auburn on Friday. On Friday, January 3, the Auburn Police Department’s Proactive Community Enforcement Unit (PACE) conducted the traffic stop as a result of an ongoing investigation regarding drug trafficking in Auburn. The individuals [...]
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Over the past few years, Maine’s child welfare system has come under fire for its failure to protect the state’s most vulnerable children. The Child Welfare Ombudsman’s 2024 Annual Report describes these continued shortcomings and offers recommendations for improvement. Contracted with the Governor’s Office and overseen by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, the [...]
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“Fire John Hudak”: Maine’s Cannabis Businesses Gather in Augusta on Eve of Legislative SessionBy Steve Robinson on Jan 06, 2025 06:31 pm
More than 80 cannabis industry stakeholders gathered Friday in Augusta to address the myriad challenges facing Maine’s adult-use and medical marijuana markets as the State Legislature prepares for its 132nd session. From testing issues to regulatory complaints, the discussion painted a sobering picture of an industry grappling with high operating costs, illegal competition, and intense [...]
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Democrats Keep “Concept Drafts” Alive After Republican Leaders Raise Concerns Over Lack of TransparencyBy Steve Robinson on Jan 06, 2025 03:54 pm
The Democratic majority on the Joint Rules Committee voted Monday to preserve the controversial practice of “concept drafts,” brushing aside Republican leaders’ efforts to boost transparency in Maine’s legislative process. In a party-line vote, the committee rejected a Republican proposal to ban the placeholder bills, which critics say allow lawmakers to sidestep scrutiny and introduce [...]
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Commissioner of Maine’s Department of Economic and Community Development Heather Johnson Stepping Down in MarchBy Libby Palanza on Jan 06, 2025 02:46 pm
Commissioner of Maine’s Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Heather Johnson will be stepping down from her position on March 1 of this year. Johnson was first appointed by Gov. Janet Mills (D) in 2019 and since then has been described as a “driving force” behind the governor’s “efforts to strengthen, grow, and diversify [...]
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Justin Trudeau Announces ResignationBy DCNF on Jan 06, 2025 02:41 pm
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plans to resign from office Monday in the wake of a public dispute with President-elect Donald Trump and plummeting popularity among even those in his own party. The decision comes in the wake of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s resignation, which was prompted in part by Trudeau’s spat with Trump over tariff policy. He [...]
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Pope Francis Appoints Liberal Cardinal To Head DC Archdiocese As Trump Takes OfficeBy DCNF on Jan 06, 2025 02:31 pm
Pope Francis on Monday appointed a new cardinal with a liberal track record to head the archdiocese of Washington, D.C. Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego, who was selected to lead the archdiocese, has previously criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s stance on immigration, advocating for the country to admit more migrants and has expressed support [...]
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Maine Secretary of State Receives 170k+ Petition Signatures for Voter ID Citizens InitiativeBy Seamus Othot on Jan 06, 2025 02:28 pm
Maine’s Secretary of State received more than 170,000 petition signatures on Monday from a conservative group that is looking to put a Voter ID referendum question on the ballot in November. Voter ID for ME, an organization led by Dinner Table Executive Director Alex Titcomb and co-founder Rep. Laurel Libby (R-Auburn), spoke at the Maine [...]
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Biden Tries to Ban Tankless Natural Gas Water HeatersBy Seamus Othot on Jan 06, 2025 02:06 pm
Lame-duck President Joe Biden’s administration unveiled more environmental regulations the day after Christmas, banning the manufacture of many natural gas water heaters and potentially costing consumers an extra $450 when buying a new appliance. The new regulations will go into full effect in 2029 and will require all new gas-powered tankless water heaters to use [...]
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Dominican Illegal Alien Residing at State-Funded Massachusetts Migrant Shelter Charged With Multiple Gun, Drug CrimesBy Edward Tomic on Jan 06, 2025 12:04 pm
A Dominican national residing at a state-funded migrant shelter in Massachusetts was recently identified by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as an illegal alien after he was charged with multiple firearm and drug offenses. According to ICE, 28-year-old Leonardo Andujar Sanchez of the Dominican Republic unlawfully entered the U.S. at some unknown location and [...]
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Georgia Men Among 3 Arrested for Drug Trafficking After Auburn Traffic StopBy Edward Tomic on Jan 06, 2025 12:00 pm
Three people, including two individuals from the State of Georgia, were arrested on drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in Auburn on Friday. On Friday, January 3, the Auburn Police Department’s Proactive Community Enforcement Unit (PACE) conducted the traffic stop as a result of an ongoing investigation regarding drug trafficking in Auburn. The individuals [...]
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VIDEO: Steve Robinson Details Non-Citizen Voting in MaineBy Graham Pollard on Jan 04, 2025 03:45 pm
Non-citizen voting in Maine is an actual threat to Democracy. So of course, the Democrat constitutional officers are ignoring it…
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Biden Makes Yet Another Last-Minute Attempt to Undermine Trump’s Agenda, This Time Working to Hobble U.S. Oil ProductionBy Seamus Othot on Jan 04, 2025 10:56 am
President Joe Biden is once again working to undermine President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming agenda, rushing to impose new restrictions on domestic oil production after President Trump promised to “drill, baby, drill” to increase American energy independence. [RELATED: Biden Makes it Easier for Illegal Immigrants to Evade Authorities Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration: Report…] President Biden is [...]
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Mike Johnson Reelected as Speaker of the HouseBy Libby Palanza on Jan 04, 2025 10:10 am
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) has officially been reelected as Speaker of the House, allowing lawmakers to move forward with their other critical responsibilities. Several lawmakers delayed casting their votes for Speaker until the end of the first round Friday, leaving Johnson’s fate uncertain throughout the initial rundown of representatives. Those initially remaining silent on their [...]
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Non-citizen voting in Maine is an actual threat to Democracy. So of course, the Democrat constitutional officers are ignoring it…
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Biden Makes Yet Another Last-Minute Attempt to Undermine Trump’s Agenda, This Time Working to Hobble U.S. Oil ProductionBy Seamus Othot on Jan 04, 2025 10:56 am
President Joe Biden is once again working to undermine President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming agenda, rushing to impose new restrictions on domestic oil production after President Trump promised to “drill, baby, drill” to increase American energy independence. [RELATED: Biden Makes it Easier for Illegal Immigrants to Evade Authorities Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration: Report…] President Biden is [...]
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Mike Johnson Reelected as Speaker of the HouseBy Libby Palanza on Jan 04, 2025 10:10 am
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) has officially been reelected as Speaker of the House, allowing lawmakers to move forward with their other critical responsibilities. Several lawmakers delayed casting their votes for Speaker until the end of the first round Friday, leaving Johnson’s fate uncertain throughout the initial rundown of representatives. Those initially remaining silent on their [...]
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Prepare for a night of music, dancing, appetizers, and good vibes as we commemorate this historic moment. Mark your calendars and bring your friends along for a memorable celebration you won't want to miss! Music provided by the band, Hat Trick!
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Jill Biden Collected Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Gifts From Foreign Leaders In 2024By DCNF on Jan 03, 2025 04:56 pm
First lady Jill Biden collected tens of thousands of dollars in gifts from foreign leaders throughout 2023, according to documents released by the State Department. Throughout 2023, the president and his wife were presented with thousands of dollars of gifts from foreign leaders, with the first lady receiving the most expensive gift of the year, a $20,000 [...]
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Massive Dockworker Strike Could Land In Trump Admin’s Lap On Day OneBy DCNF on Jan 03, 2025 04:49 pm
A costly dockworkers’ strike could ignite just days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, presenting the Republican’s administration with a major domestic challenge on day one. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), which represents 47,000 workers, is planning to strike on Jan. 15 after a short three-day strike in October, where the union secured a 62% pay [...]
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Maine Lawmakers to Receive 61% Pay Raise This YearBy Libby Palanza on Jan 03, 2025 02:05 pm
Maine lawmakers are set to receive a 61 percent higher salary than their predecessors when they reconvene next week. This comes as a result of legislation included in the most recent budget signed into law raising lawmakers’ compensation from $28,000 for a two-year term to $45,000. Legislators will receive $25,000 for the first session and [...]
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Illegal Alien ‘Predator’ Charged with kidnapping, sex crimes in Massachusetts Arrested by ICEBy Edward Tomic on Jan 03, 2025 02:01 pm
A Dominican national living in the U.S. illegally since crossing the southern border into Texas in early 2023 was arrested by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last month after being charged locally with kidnapping and sex crimes against a Massachusetts resident. ICE agents with Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested 46-year-old Emilio Jose [...]
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Six Massachusetts College Students Charged with Kidnapping after Allegedly Luring and Assaulting a Man While Falsely Labeling Him a PedophileBy Seamus Othot on Jan 03, 2025 10:47 am
Six Worcester, Massachusetts, college students are facing felony kidnapping charges after a botched October attempt to participate in the online “to catch a predator” trend led to alleged false pedophile accusations and a violent mob. [RELATED: 16-Year-Old Girl Shot During Assault on Dennison Street in Auburn…] The six students of Worcester’s Assumption College allegedly lured [...]
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Biden Awards Presidential Citizen’s Medal to Liz Cheney after She Endorsed Kamala Harris and Headed Up January 6 CommitteeBy Seamus Othot on Jan 03, 2025 10:36 am
President Joe Biden selected 20 Americans to receive the Presidential Citizens Medal on Wednesday, including former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney, known for endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris and vice-chairing the January 6 Committee. [RELATED: Biden Commutes Sentences for 37 Death Row Inmates, Including Rapists and Child Killers…] “Throughout two decades in public service, including as [...]
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Portland City Council to Consider Seeking Developers for Affordable Housing Sites on Brighton AvenueBy Edward Tomic on Jan 03, 2025 10:24 am
At its upcoming meeting on Monday, the Portland City Council will consider issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of affordable housing on two sites along Brighton Avenue. The proposed development sites include 1125 Brighton Avenue and a portion of the property that houses the Barron Center, the city-operated long-term care facility. [RELATED: [...]
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First lady Jill Biden collected tens of thousands of dollars in gifts from foreign leaders throughout 2023, according to documents released by the State Department. Throughout 2023, the president and his wife were presented with thousands of dollars of gifts from foreign leaders, with the first lady receiving the most expensive gift of the year, a $20,000 [...]
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Massive Dockworker Strike Could Land In Trump Admin’s Lap On Day OneBy DCNF on Jan 03, 2025 04:49 pm
A costly dockworkers’ strike could ignite just days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, presenting the Republican’s administration with a major domestic challenge on day one. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), which represents 47,000 workers, is planning to strike on Jan. 15 after a short three-day strike in October, where the union secured a 62% pay [...]
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Maine Lawmakers to Receive 61% Pay Raise This YearBy Libby Palanza on Jan 03, 2025 02:05 pm
Maine lawmakers are set to receive a 61 percent higher salary than their predecessors when they reconvene next week. This comes as a result of legislation included in the most recent budget signed into law raising lawmakers’ compensation from $28,000 for a two-year term to $45,000. Legislators will receive $25,000 for the first session and [...]
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Illegal Alien ‘Predator’ Charged with kidnapping, sex crimes in Massachusetts Arrested by ICEBy Edward Tomic on Jan 03, 2025 02:01 pm
A Dominican national living in the U.S. illegally since crossing the southern border into Texas in early 2023 was arrested by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last month after being charged locally with kidnapping and sex crimes against a Massachusetts resident. ICE agents with Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested 46-year-old Emilio Jose [...]
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Six Massachusetts College Students Charged with Kidnapping after Allegedly Luring and Assaulting a Man While Falsely Labeling Him a PedophileBy Seamus Othot on Jan 03, 2025 10:47 am
Six Worcester, Massachusetts, college students are facing felony kidnapping charges after a botched October attempt to participate in the online “to catch a predator” trend led to alleged false pedophile accusations and a violent mob. [RELATED: 16-Year-Old Girl Shot During Assault on Dennison Street in Auburn…] The six students of Worcester’s Assumption College allegedly lured [...]
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Biden Awards Presidential Citizen’s Medal to Liz Cheney after She Endorsed Kamala Harris and Headed Up January 6 CommitteeBy Seamus Othot on Jan 03, 2025 10:36 am
President Joe Biden selected 20 Americans to receive the Presidential Citizens Medal on Wednesday, including former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney, known for endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris and vice-chairing the January 6 Committee. [RELATED: Biden Commutes Sentences for 37 Death Row Inmates, Including Rapists and Child Killers…] “Throughout two decades in public service, including as [...]
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Portland City Council to Consider Seeking Developers for Affordable Housing Sites on Brighton AvenueBy Edward Tomic on Jan 03, 2025 10:24 am
At its upcoming meeting on Monday, the Portland City Council will consider issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of affordable housing on two sites along Brighton Avenue. The proposed development sites include 1125 Brighton Avenue and a portion of the property that houses the Barron Center, the city-operated long-term care facility. [RELATED: [...]
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FBI Provides Update on New Orleans Terrorist AttackBy Libby Palanza on Jan 02, 2025 05:59 pm
The FBI issued an update Thursday on the terrorist attack that took place in the early hours of the day on January 1 in New Orleans on Burboun Street. Officials have indicated that there is “no definitive link” at this time between this attack and the Tesla Cybertruck loaded with fireworks and camping fuel driven [...]
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Maine Democrats Celebrate Start of New 1% Payroll Tax on Maine Workers, BusinessesBy Steve Robinson on Jan 02, 2025 04:54 pm
Maine’s Democratic leaders held a press conference in Bath on Thursday to tout the beginning of a new program that will see most Maine businesses and employers pay an additional one percent tax on paychecks to fund a paid leave program that will begin in 16 months. Starting with the first pay period of 2025, [...]
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Venezuelan Gang Attacks Texas Border Crossing Weeks Before Trump Takes Office: ReportBy Seamus Othot on Jan 02, 2025 03:00 pm
Illegal immigrants from the violent Venezuelan Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang assaulted an El Paso, Texas, border crossing in December, armed with knives, tire irons, and liquor bottles, according to leaked documents provided to the New York Post. [RELATED: Venezuelan Gang Recruiting Kids from Migrant Shelters in New York: NYPD…] According to an internal memo [...]
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Maine’s Childcare Facilities Now Required to Remove Most Baby GatesBy Libby Palanza on Jan 02, 2025 01:10 pm
Beginning Monday, Maine childcare facilities are no longer permitted to use baby gates under most circumstances. Under the new guidance from the Maine Fire Marshall’s Office, baby gates can only be used to protect children from hazards, such as fireplaces or stoves. An October 18 communication from the Fire Marshall explained that “means of egress” [...]
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New York Rolls Out ‘Shakedown’ Law Forcing Companies To Atone For Climate Change With CashBy DCNF on Jan 02, 2025 12:57 pm
New York is poised to fine energy companies billions of dollars in the name of fighting climate change under a new law that will likely make life more costly for ordinary consumers. Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S2129B on Thursday, enacting a law that will require energy companies to cough up $75 billion to the state over [...]
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After Being Decimated By Israeli Military, Hamas Turns On … Palestinian AuthorityBy DCNF on Jan 02, 2025 12:49 pm
After taking heavy losses from Israeli forces, Hamas is now picking fights with the Palestinian Authority (PA) as its manpower continues to dwindle, according to The Wall Street Journal. Gaza-based Islamic terrorist organization Hamas and the PA, which governs much of the West Bank, have been ramping up fighting over the course of December, according to the [...]
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Large Amount of Cocaine, Fentanyl, Meth, 7 Firearms Seized In Oxford County RaidBy Edward Tomic on Jan 02, 2025 10:38 am
Law enforcement seized a large quantity of cocaine, fentanyl, meth and other illegal drugs, as well as seven firearms during a search of a residence in Hiram that led to the arrest of a previously convicted felon on drug trafficking charges. The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office obtained a search warrant for 931 Tripptown Rd. in [...]
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Dinner Table Delivers: Conservative Group Aims to Put Voter ID on Maine’s Ballot for 2025 ElectionBy Steve Robinson on Jan 02, 2025 10:34 am
Advocates for Voter ID laws in Maine will mark a significant milestone on Monday with the submission of over 170,000 petition signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office, aiming to bring a citizen initiative requiring voter identification to the 2025 ballot. The grassroots effort, led by Dinner Table Action Executive Director Alex Titcomb and Rep. [...]
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16-Year-Old Girl Shot During Assault on Dennison Street in AuburnBy Edward Tomic on Jan 02, 2025 10:30 am
A 16-year-old girl was shot in the leg and her older sister was injured during an assault on Dennison Street in Auburn early Wednesday morning, Auburn Police announced. Police say they responded to the area of Winter Street and Dennison Street in Auburn after receiving multiple calls reporting that a female had been shot in [...]
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The FBI issued an update Thursday on the terrorist attack that took place in the early hours of the day on January 1 in New Orleans on Burboun Street. Officials have indicated that there is “no definitive link” at this time between this attack and the Tesla Cybertruck loaded with fireworks and camping fuel driven [...]
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Maine Democrats Celebrate Start of New 1% Payroll Tax on Maine Workers, BusinessesBy Steve Robinson on Jan 02, 2025 04:54 pm
Maine’s Democratic leaders held a press conference in Bath on Thursday to tout the beginning of a new program that will see most Maine businesses and employers pay an additional one percent tax on paychecks to fund a paid leave program that will begin in 16 months. Starting with the first pay period of 2025, [...]
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Venezuelan Gang Attacks Texas Border Crossing Weeks Before Trump Takes Office: ReportBy Seamus Othot on Jan 02, 2025 03:00 pm
Illegal immigrants from the violent Venezuelan Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang assaulted an El Paso, Texas, border crossing in December, armed with knives, tire irons, and liquor bottles, according to leaked documents provided to the New York Post. [RELATED: Venezuelan Gang Recruiting Kids from Migrant Shelters in New York: NYPD…] According to an internal memo [...]
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Maine’s Childcare Facilities Now Required to Remove Most Baby GatesBy Libby Palanza on Jan 02, 2025 01:10 pm
Beginning Monday, Maine childcare facilities are no longer permitted to use baby gates under most circumstances. Under the new guidance from the Maine Fire Marshall’s Office, baby gates can only be used to protect children from hazards, such as fireplaces or stoves. An October 18 communication from the Fire Marshall explained that “means of egress” [...]
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New York Rolls Out ‘Shakedown’ Law Forcing Companies To Atone For Climate Change With CashBy DCNF on Jan 02, 2025 12:57 pm
New York is poised to fine energy companies billions of dollars in the name of fighting climate change under a new law that will likely make life more costly for ordinary consumers. Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S2129B on Thursday, enacting a law that will require energy companies to cough up $75 billion to the state over [...]
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After Being Decimated By Israeli Military, Hamas Turns On … Palestinian AuthorityBy DCNF on Jan 02, 2025 12:49 pm
After taking heavy losses from Israeli forces, Hamas is now picking fights with the Palestinian Authority (PA) as its manpower continues to dwindle, according to The Wall Street Journal. Gaza-based Islamic terrorist organization Hamas and the PA, which governs much of the West Bank, have been ramping up fighting over the course of December, according to the [...]
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Large Amount of Cocaine, Fentanyl, Meth, 7 Firearms Seized In Oxford County RaidBy Edward Tomic on Jan 02, 2025 10:38 am
Law enforcement seized a large quantity of cocaine, fentanyl, meth and other illegal drugs, as well as seven firearms during a search of a residence in Hiram that led to the arrest of a previously convicted felon on drug trafficking charges. The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office obtained a search warrant for 931 Tripptown Rd. in [...]
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Dinner Table Delivers: Conservative Group Aims to Put Voter ID on Maine’s Ballot for 2025 ElectionBy Steve Robinson on Jan 02, 2025 10:34 am
Advocates for Voter ID laws in Maine will mark a significant milestone on Monday with the submission of over 170,000 petition signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office, aiming to bring a citizen initiative requiring voter identification to the 2025 ballot. The grassroots effort, led by Dinner Table Action Executive Director Alex Titcomb and Rep. [...]
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16-Year-Old Girl Shot During Assault on Dennison Street in AuburnBy Edward Tomic on Jan 02, 2025 10:30 am
A 16-year-old girl was shot in the leg and her older sister was injured during an assault on Dennison Street in Auburn early Wednesday morning, Auburn Police announced. Police say they responded to the area of Winter Street and Dennison Street in Auburn after receiving multiple calls reporting that a female had been shot in [...]
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Records Show Legal and Illegal Aliens Are Voting in Maine and Costing MaineCare a FortuneBy Steve Robinson on Dec 31, 2024 05:43 pm
As many as 40 percent of the noncitizens present in Maine, including those who entered the U.S. illegally and those with legal alien status, may have voted in the 2024 elections or had votes cast in their names, according to records obtained and reviewed by the Maine Wire. That figure is based on a collection [...]
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South Portland Police Search for Suspect Vehicle in Redbank Apartment ShootingBy Edward Tomic on Dec 31, 2024 04:43 pm
The South Portland Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred late Sunday night at an apartment complex. Police responded to the Redbank Village apartment complex in South Portland after receiving several calls reporting gunshots. Upon arrival at the scene, police identified 98 Wainwright Circle West as the residence that shots were fired into. Officers [...]
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Eddington Man and Illegal Alien Amigo Caught with 100g of Fentanyl, 51g of Cocaine, and 100 OxyContinBy Steve Robinson on Dec 31, 2024 04:37 pm
A routine traffic stop on I-295 in Richmond on Dec. 28 turned into a major drug bust, leading to the arrest of two men allegedly trafficking fentanyl, cocaine base, and prescription narcotics. According to the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Department, deputies seized more than 100 grams of fentanyl, 51 grams of cocaine base, and 100 OxyContin [...]
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Man Injured in Portland Shooting, Fourth Shots Fired Incident in Recent DaysBy Edward Tomic on Dec 31, 2024 04:00 pm
Portland Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning that left a man with non-life threatening injuries. [RELATED: Portland Police Respond to Third Shooting in a Single Week…] Police say they responded to the area of Oxford and Portland Streets shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday. A 37-year-old man from Portland was found [...]
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Maine’s Latest Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect on Wednesday, January 1By Libby Palanza on Dec 31, 2024 12:02 pm
Beginning on Wednesday, January 1, Maine’s minimum wage will go up to $14.65 per hour — a fifty cent increase over 2023 — in order to keep pace with the cost of living. Under current State Law, the hourly minimum wage must be increased in accordance with the cost of living as of August the [...]
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Maine CDC Awards $90,000 Grant to Combat Diabetes in Portland’s Immigrant PopulationBy Edward Tomic on Dec 31, 2024 10:43 am
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is paying a Portland-based nonprofit $90,000 to form a stakeholder group that will work on strategies to combat diabetes among the city’s immigrant and refugee populations. According to a state contract document published Monday, the Maine CDC will be awarding $90,000 to Maine Access Immigrant [...]
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Triad Weed: Arkansas Troopers Seize 248 Pounds of Oklahoma PotBy Steve Robinson on Dec 31, 2024 10:21 am
Arkansas State Police arrested a 53-year-old Oklahoma man on Christmas Eve after a traffic stop led to the discovery of 248 pounds of marijuana, authorities said Monday. The story was first reported by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette in an article published Dec. 30. [RELATED: Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ Brother Helped Transfer Nine-Acre Black Market Cannabis [...]
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As many as 40 percent of the noncitizens present in Maine, including those who entered the U.S. illegally and those with legal alien status, may have voted in the 2024 elections or had votes cast in their names, according to records obtained and reviewed by the Maine Wire. That figure is based on a collection [...]
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South Portland Police Search for Suspect Vehicle in Redbank Apartment ShootingBy Edward Tomic on Dec 31, 2024 04:43 pm
The South Portland Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred late Sunday night at an apartment complex. Police responded to the Redbank Village apartment complex in South Portland after receiving several calls reporting gunshots. Upon arrival at the scene, police identified 98 Wainwright Circle West as the residence that shots were fired into. Officers [...]
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Eddington Man and Illegal Alien Amigo Caught with 100g of Fentanyl, 51g of Cocaine, and 100 OxyContinBy Steve Robinson on Dec 31, 2024 04:37 pm
A routine traffic stop on I-295 in Richmond on Dec. 28 turned into a major drug bust, leading to the arrest of two men allegedly trafficking fentanyl, cocaine base, and prescription narcotics. According to the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Department, deputies seized more than 100 grams of fentanyl, 51 grams of cocaine base, and 100 OxyContin [...]
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Man Injured in Portland Shooting, Fourth Shots Fired Incident in Recent DaysBy Edward Tomic on Dec 31, 2024 04:00 pm
Portland Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning that left a man with non-life threatening injuries. [RELATED: Portland Police Respond to Third Shooting in a Single Week…] Police say they responded to the area of Oxford and Portland Streets shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday. A 37-year-old man from Portland was found [...]
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Maine’s Latest Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect on Wednesday, January 1By Libby Palanza on Dec 31, 2024 12:02 pm
Beginning on Wednesday, January 1, Maine’s minimum wage will go up to $14.65 per hour — a fifty cent increase over 2023 — in order to keep pace with the cost of living. Under current State Law, the hourly minimum wage must be increased in accordance with the cost of living as of August the [...]
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Maine CDC Awards $90,000 Grant to Combat Diabetes in Portland’s Immigrant PopulationBy Edward Tomic on Dec 31, 2024 10:43 am
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is paying a Portland-based nonprofit $90,000 to form a stakeholder group that will work on strategies to combat diabetes among the city’s immigrant and refugee populations. According to a state contract document published Monday, the Maine CDC will be awarding $90,000 to Maine Access Immigrant [...]
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Triad Weed: Arkansas Troopers Seize 248 Pounds of Oklahoma PotBy Steve Robinson on Dec 31, 2024 10:21 am
Arkansas State Police arrested a 53-year-old Oklahoma man on Christmas Eve after a traffic stop led to the discovery of 248 pounds of marijuana, authorities said Monday. The story was first reported by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette in an article published Dec. 30. [RELATED: Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ Brother Helped Transfer Nine-Acre Black Market Cannabis [...]
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Rand Paul Publishes Annual Report on Government WasteBy Seamus Othot on Dec 27, 2024 12:34 pm
Senator Rand Paul released his annual Festivus Report highlighting the most egregious examples of government waste on Friday, as Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are set to tackle wasteful spending and unnecessary bureaucracy with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “Last Festivus, we bemoaned the national debt nearing $34 trillion. In just a year, Washington’s [...]
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Some Mainers Will Return to the Polls on February 25 to Fill Vacant House Seat in House District 24By Libby Palanza on Dec 27, 2024 12:09 pm
Some Maine voters will again be asked to go to the ballot box in February to fill a now-vacant seat in the Maine House of Representatives. The Maine Secretary of State’s Office announced this past Friday that a special election will be held in House District 24 on February 25, 2025 for the seat previously [...]
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Unemployment Rose Slightly in November, Labor Force Participation Remains Low: New MDOL StatsBy Libby Palanza on Dec 27, 2024 11:24 am
Maine’s unemployment rate has increased slightly since October, rising to 3.1 percent. Despite this, unemployment in Maine still came in below national and regional averages. Labor force participation rates for the state also remained well below national trends, as well as those of demographically similar states. According to a press release from the Maine Department [...]
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Senator Rand Paul released his annual Festivus Report highlighting the most egregious examples of government waste on Friday, as Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are set to tackle wasteful spending and unnecessary bureaucracy with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “Last Festivus, we bemoaned the national debt nearing $34 trillion. In just a year, Washington’s [...]
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Some Mainers Will Return to the Polls on February 25 to Fill Vacant House Seat in House District 24By Libby Palanza on Dec 27, 2024 12:09 pm
Some Maine voters will again be asked to go to the ballot box in February to fill a now-vacant seat in the Maine House of Representatives. The Maine Secretary of State’s Office announced this past Friday that a special election will be held in House District 24 on February 25, 2025 for the seat previously [...]
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Unemployment Rose Slightly in November, Labor Force Participation Remains Low: New MDOL StatsBy Libby Palanza on Dec 27, 2024 11:24 am
Maine’s unemployment rate has increased slightly since October, rising to 3.1 percent. Despite this, unemployment in Maine still came in below national and regional averages. Labor force participation rates for the state also remained well below national trends, as well as those of demographically similar states. According to a press release from the Maine Department [...]
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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.
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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
