The race to replace outgoing Rep. Golden in #Maine's 2nd Congressional District will pit former Gov. LePage against 1 of 4 candidates: Joe Baldacci, Matt Dunlap, Paige Loud or Jordan Wood. They're competing in the primary on June 9. Here's what they said about why they're running.

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Editor Erin Rhoda breaks down the week's stories, including how local governments in #Maine spent their share of #opioid settlement funds. How Knox County is caught in a legal bind. And about how Paganism is on the rise in Maine. Read all these and more free: themainemonitor.org

When Graham Platner was in high school, he was voted most likely to start a revolution. As the #Maine #Senate race has been gaining national attention, reporter Josh Keefe spoke with more than 50 people, including Platner and Janet Mills. Deputy editor Stephanie McFeeters breaks down his story.

Our editor, Kate Cough, sat with readers at Choco-Latte in Bar Harbor this morning to chat about local #news for the first #LocalNewsDay. Show your support for our local news by sharing our work with your friends and family, or making a donation at the link 👇 themainemonitor.org/donate/?utm_...

Maine’s pool of money from taxes on home sales is growing. A community in Maine resists the idea of becoming a town again and new data shows the state has yet to spend nearly two-thirds of its opioid settlement funds. Kate Cough breaks down this week's headlines.

With #Maine Gov. Mills dropping out of the race, three Democratic contenders are looking to compete against incumbent Sen. Collins in the general election for U.S. #Senate: David Costello, Andrea LaFlamme and Graham Platner. They're competing in the primary on June 9. Here's why they're running.

A quarter of rural voters in U.S. Senate battleground states said they are more likely to make voting decisions based on their faith than on their finances. This includes voters in #Maine. Sean Scott breaks down data from a recent poll done in rural counties across 13 states.

Reporter Dan O'Connor sits down with @newscentermaine.bsky.social to talk about how a #police department in rural #Maine is using an #AI program to write its police reports. Read Dan's full report for free at the link below 👇 themainemonitor.org/wilton-ai-po...

A #Maine educator didn’t have a curriculum to teach a foundational skill for reading. So she created her own. Kristian Moravec (@krstnimg.bsky.social) sits down with NewsCener Maine to talk about how the program is being used in some schools.

Francesca Albanese is asked about Nicholas Kristof's article in the NYT detailing the sexual abuse of Palestinians in Israeli prisons, & she rightly points out this information was already widely available

War Goes Home To Russia... "They block everything for us, but the drones keep flying" - residents of Moscow and the Moscow region are getting used to the "action" brought to them by the bunker dictator Russians note that only they suffer from internet […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

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Lovely comments part 36 It’s fun to highlight stupid comments, but I don’t want to neglect to fully appreciate how the vast majority of comments I get are super lovely! Here are some from TikTok. Music by @olympiatroutpatrol.

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One person is dead, and another was injured after a reported burglary where a security guard is believed to have fired his gun, police say. Full coverage: https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-deadly-burglary-shooting-thys-court/71254186 

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MCB Statement on the Local Elections As the results come in, the Muslim Council of Britain reflects on the changing political landscape and what it means for our community and our country. https://loom.ly/mvjc6aw

Pete Hegseth told the press that now that Trump has initiated a non-Congressionally sanctioned war against Iran, other superpowers (specifically the UK) need to step up to help. We no longer need a sun, the earth just orbits around Hegseth now.

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Richard Hatem (@richardhatem.bsky.social) talks about the profound effect experiences with the unknown have on people. Part 2 of our chat is available now: youtu.be/40WzgB58IPs www.tobehumanshow.com Music by: @haydencalnin.bsky.social

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The motion for free school travel for children in temporary accommodation was passed by Manchester City Council, campaigned for by @manchestereveningnews.co.uk. We are pleased to see the support for this motion, alongside the Council's pilot of the notification system for schools and GPs.

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Residents of Krivoy Rog held a rally due to the increase in water #tariffs Starting from June, the city plans to raise the cost of one cubic meter of water to 78.47 UAH ($2,06). People came out with placards and stated that the authorities did not

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Huge social changes occurring in real time are leading us to rethink traditional roles. Join us this Sunday as science journalist Melissa Hogenboom reveals how pursuing and maintaining power is a key part of every human interaction. 📅 Sunday 2 November 🕒 3pm 🎟️ https://bit.ly/3LcxLyt

Some of my political art from over the years- mainly THIS ONE. Including some details of a painting in progress at the end. All images ©️2025 Randall Kaplan #darkart #politicalart #paintings #fucktrump #fascism #freespeech #firstamendment #artasresistance #art #drawings #oilpainting #darkartist

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Hear directly from youth canvassers about their experience door knocking in California CD-45! Rep. Derek Tran won by a narrow margin of 653 votes last cycle — which means every conversation counts. Help protect the district and sign up to canvass at the link in our bio 🔗 #bluewave

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"Our plan for such sanctions is being implemented – in response to Russian attacks", #Zelensky said today regarding 🇺🇦 long-range sanctions & mid-strikes: "This is what genuinely impacts Russia's potential for aggression" #Ukraine 📽️Tonight, oil depot in Matveyev Kurgan, Russia.

Snugglecats are a double-edged sword. On one hand super affectionate. On the other... They'll never leave you alone. 😂💕

Testing skills, growing talent 🙌 Jessica-Marie, one of this year’s runners-up, said the Apprentice of the Year event was “a great test of vital skills that all council employees should have” Check out Jessica's story: https://orlo.uk/bRn4J

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A Thirty-Year Love Affair True connection isn't just a metaphor—it is a practice that can be sustained for decades. For over thirty years, my husband and I have dedicated ourselves to specific techniques that foster deep emotional and physical closeness.

This is where research skills are built! 🧬 Inside a Biomedical Science lab at Ontario Tech, students study the diffusion of red blood cells through hands-on learning. 🔬

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We’re *so* excited for the day ahead at Fremont Ohio Pride. We’ll be here noon to 6 p.m. So come say hiiiii!

Make us part of your weekend chill. Relax and tune into the Women Road Warriors empowerment show podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts or @ womenroadwarriors.com. #Weekend #Podcasts #women

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GOP Rep Keane hasn't been seen in 3 months. 'Apparently he will be back to run for re-election, but I don't feel he's really earned that.' Is this on-brand for today's Republican party, or what?

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Josef Pazderka 𝕏🔁 @tvrain@twitter.com: «Миру мира!» на Борисовском кладбище у могилы Алексея Навального прочитали стихотворение Сегодня политику исполнилось бы 50 лет. Видео: RusNews

Jerusalem pride march opens the "pride month" in Israel, the protests are continuing.

ᑭᗩᖇᗩᑎÁ 𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀: ✊🏿 Quem luta pelo povo não caminha sozinho. Nossa voz não será calada.. #renatofica Renato fica! 🔥✊🏿

This is the 4th video l have seen of people trying to commit voter fraud in California None are immigrants...all are MAGA Republicans!