At The #Maine Monitor, we serve the public as a watchdog #news outlet, delivering thorough, insightful reporting empowering Mainers. We are kicking off our 11-day fundraising drive with a 48-hour $5K match from member Luca Mellon. Click the link to double your donation.

Many people are switching to technologies that run on #electricity rather than #fossilfuels, reversing a past trend. Delger Erdenesanaa breaks down her latest story on how New England grid operator forecasts modest growth in demand over the next decade. themainemonitor.org/electricity-...

Maine’s 2nd largest #health system, Northern Light Health, has been in a downward financial spiral, losing money 4 years in a row while continuing to try serving the northern two-thirds #Maine.⁠ Rose Lundy sat down with NEWSCENTER Maine to discuss the impact it has had on the Northern Light system.⁠

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Absentee #voting is underway in Maine's June 9th #primary. Our 2026 Voter Guide has all the information you need for state, local and national level races. It has candidate interviews, how #rankedchoicevoting in #Maine works, campaign finance and more. Check it out: themainemonitor.org/elections/

Late last month, a measure was passed in #Maine that would open state funding to houses of worship to help pay for security upgrades amid increasing threats to religious organizations across the U.S. Reporter Sean Scott breaks down how those funds would be used to help bolster safety.

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.

#Maine lawmakers discussed legislation to increase access to #vaccines after a measles case was confirmed in Bangor. Rose Lundy sits down with @newscentersmaine.bsky.social to break down how two new bills will affect vaccines in Maine. Read more for free 👇 themainemonitor.org/maine-unteth...

York County in #Maine began a $5.1 million project in January to repair stretches of coastal #dunes damaged by winter #storms, but the county has bigger ambitions. The coast will need further fortification to fend off larger floods. Read more for free 👇 themainemonitor.org/york-county-...

Franklin County in #Maine is asking Sugarloaf, Maine’s largest #ski resort, to repay roughly $150K in taxpayer money that officials say was improperly charged for an infrastructure project that fell apart. Editor Kate Cough breaks down this week's top stories. Read them for free: themainemonitor.org

Gary's not popular today. Video: on_my_travels [TT]

Und die Männer die zuschauen – lachen. „Meinst du, es gibt überhaupt eine Chance, die zu treffen?" Die russische Luftabwehr. Das beste System der Welt laut Kreml. 🇺🇦 x.com/AnnaDeMilane... @anna-lena2022.bsky.social

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Former DoD offical Lue Elizondo says scientist Amy Eskridge's claims of directed-energy attacks were taken seriously because similar UAP-related injuries were studied at the Pentagon. Source: Jilian Michaels

By undermining the Voting Rights Act, the Roberts Court has dismantled the ability of voters of color to have a fair chance for representation in government. It demands an immediate congressional response.

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Does Bruno Fernandes get the respect he deserves compared to legends like Henry and De Bruyne? Assists are a hot topic right now! What do you think?

InterLink x Mastercard doesn’t just introduce a new way to pay it redefines how we understand value. #InterLink #ITLG #ITL #web3

Only 1 day left until the launch of 007 First Light. From everyone here at IOI, we can't wait for you to discover this re-imagined origin story and go on a globetrotting adventure. Get now and play during the 24H early access. bit.ly/007FirstLigh... #EarnTheNumber #007FirstLight

AS ALWAYS……

Beauchene skulls are a work of art in their own right. This one of a kind Catacomb Collection Memento Mori skull pendant is more than just a statement piece. It reminds us of the fragility and brevity of life, crafted from 3D scans of a real human bone with intricate details and beautiful patina....

Place your bets folks! #RPGMaker #GameDev Play the demo (does not have any of this): dots3.itch.io/hypothermic

With Parliament now in recess & some MPs head off to the beach, a reminder that - technically - there’s nothing to stop them doing this all year round while still drawing their salary. A job description for MPs would help to set enforceable minimum standards. Find out more 👇 youtu.be/LpcpEdA62Gk

Happy Lunar New Year, Oakland! 🧧 Honored to have served as Grand Marshal of Oakland’s 4th Annual Lunar New Year Parade, celebrating the culture, community, and vibrant heritage of Oakland Chinatown. #YearOfTheFireHorse

🚀 InterLink is redefining decentralized governance through real community participation powered by data 🌐 From wallet-controlled staking to AI-driven simulations, every proposal is designed for sustainable ecosystem growth ⚡ The next era of Web3 starts here 💙 #InterLink #ITLG #ITL

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Watching people connect with this song today has been overwhelming in the best way. “From the Bottom Up” came from survival, rebuilding, and refusing to stay broken. ⚡ OUT NOW. — Grayson Volt — #AlternativeRock #NewMusic

Le Petit Soldat, Jean-Luc Godard (1963) A political and deeply introspective film set during the Algerian War. The focus of the story is moral conflict: the inability to clearly distinguish between political convictions, violence, and personal emotions.

#Don‘tForgetTheEpsteinFiles 🚨 #BelieveTheSurvivors 🚨 #Resist ✌️ #Impeach

here's the raffle results. thank y'all for the support! ♡ let's do another one at some point (hopefully at 1k?)... please don't stop looking out for me. 〒▽〒

Our Hubs are bringing tailored support for veterans and families closer to home.

It’s hard to remember, but Sid Bream was beloved in #Pittsburgh. A solid player, he did tons of fan outreach. OTD 5/10/91, he returned with the #Atlanta #Braves, pinch-hitting for Francisco Cabrera in the 9th vs Stan Belinda. The fans gave the ex- #Pirates star a standing ovation! #LetsGoBucs

Descubre lo que los Astros tienen preparado para ti hoy. Horóscopo del 13 de Abril lazoastral.com #horoscopo #astrologia #tarot #signos #zodiaco #amor #aries #tauro #geminis #cancer #leo #virgo #libra #escorpio #sagitario #capricornio #acuario #piscis

I’m with Rep Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) we need answers and we need answers now. Trump and the Pentagon are reportedly planning on sending 23,000 troops to all 50 states. Elbridge Colby won’t answer basic questions about this plan. Unacceptable, we need to stay on this story.👀

Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old accused of sexually assaulting and killing his stepsister Anna Kepner on a cruise ship, will remain out of jail as the trial starts, a judge ruled Wednesday. More: https://tinyurl.com/bp6p9yc6 

据路透，中国外交部长王毅周五在渥太华会见加拿大外交部长阿南德时表示，加拿大到2030年对华出口增长50%的目标“完全可以实现”，甚至有望翻一番。 王毅表示，随着两国关系改善和经贸合作推进，他认为加拿大对中国的出口有可能增长100%。 阿南德则表示，加拿大正致力于推动经济增长，并实现贸易伙伴多元化。她指出，加中经济关系具有重要意义。 这是十年来中国外长首次访问加拿大。周五下午，王毅还与加拿大总理卡尼举行会晤。

that probably added 6 months to my microwave

finally making sense of all the chaos in my head and on my screen #fyp #socialmedia #workflow #creator #productivity

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Shaw Direct -Every Quarter of Canada (2018 or 2019?) (Better Quality)

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Can ya ATLEAST make or create some good lore for her cuz how TF is she a god like how did she become omnipotent and what powers does she have?

The Republican decrees Civil rights is a goner But Not just for the people of color Whitey goin’ down too Too much the magic Republican bus

This is why we play tower defense. Perfect timing. Hero drop. Total chaos. BOTS 4 DEFENSE is all about those satisfying moments. Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2804430/... #gamedev #indie #pixelart #RetroGame #Coop

Talarico: It doesn’t matter what happens in this Republican runoff. We already know who we’re running against — the billionaire megadonors and their corrupt political system. The only truth in that is that we are a threat — a threat to their corrupt system.

Really though MEGA and republicans are obsessed with what’s in our pants/skirts more than anyone else. 🏳️‍⚧️ #lgbtqia #mtf #ftm #transgender #foryoupage

📚 Meilleurs deals ebooks à prix mini aujourd'hui 👉 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FEokKUX3V1A #ebooks #kindle #livresgratuits #bonplan #lecture #amazon #dealbooks

Leaked footage from the THOMAS & FRIENDS reboot... 😂

Sharlene Henry leads the York South-Weston Tenant Union & connects the labour movement to tenant organizing to defend the right to housing. Join grassroots organizers like Sharlene at the 2026 Progress Summit: Defending Democracy Across Borders, Mar 4-6 in Ottawa. 🔗 broadbentinstitute.ca/summit

Shy Asian Girl #openingday #detroit #charliegtv #charliegtvstreetinterviews

Frinkiac got a completely new UI for making gifs and it's awesome.

For the Bluesky crowd, @lucaskaplan.bsky.social posted a good coaching clinic appearance Lynne Roberts (Sparks head coach) www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U-W... Early on, she talks about the Sparks' cutting principles, so I made a quick cut with examples (one of Gabby's steals was one of these):

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A few summers ago I stumbled across this toilet in the middle of a sports field and marvelled at how old school and clean it was.

The West Wing S06E03 - Third-Day Story Clip number 0083 #TheWestWing

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#tadc #theamazingdigitalcircus

The algorithms have found you, don't deny it!

One day. Thousands of memories. Riverside Festival returns to Gravesend Promenade on Saturday 4 July for a full day of live music, family fun, food, entertainment and big summer atmosphere by the riverside. SAVE THE DATE 👀🔥