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Maine’s network of evangelical Calvary Chapel churches has become increasingly vocal in #Maine politics in recent years. Tonight, they will test Maine’s appetite for a conservative...
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The #Maine Monitor has compiled an in-depth Guides to #Government hub to help #voters navigate through the issues Mainers will face at the #polls this November, as well as bill sum...
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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 wi...
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Maine Monitor editor Kate Cough breaks down how #Maine considers how to untether itself from federal #vaccine rollbacks. Read more for free: themainemonitor.org/maine-unteth...
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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 Engl...
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A recent debate in the Legislature over funding for #homelessshelters highlights the competition over revenue from Maine’s #realestate transfer #tax. Caitlin Andrews sits down with NEWS CENTER Maine to break down how the tax works and how the money is spent.
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.
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/
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.
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-...
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.
This week, we published a searchable database of #GrahamPlatner's deleted #Reddit posts as well as an analysis from our reporter, @joshkeefe.bsky.social. Deputy editor Stephanie McFeeters breaks down this week's top stories, which can be read for free at the link below. themainemonitor.org
The #primary is June 9. The #Democratic candidates for #Maine governor are: Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Angus King III, Hannah Pingree and Nirav Shah. Here's why they're running.
Deputy Editor Erin Rhoda breaks down how some #Maine #schools didn’t hire mental health professionals while federal money was frozen, how some homeowners will get help replacing their roofs and how the Trump administration is now investigating Maine for requiring insurers to cover #abortion.
The #Maine Monitor has compiled an in-depth Guides to #Government hub to help #voters navigate through the issues Mainers will face at the #polls this November, as well as bill summaries and who sponsored them, public hearing schedules, and more. themainemonitor.org/guides-to-go...
NEARstudios is 3 years old today! It’s been a wild journey building Hawthorn. Support our game’s Kickstarter: Less than 2 hours left! $500 to go! Link in bio. #Hawthorn #announcement #gaming #indiegame #anniversary
Thomas Massie was one of the few Republicans pushing for the release of the Epstein Files. So of course Trump wanted him gone.
What do you do when the government rescinds your funding? For @pbs.org, they leaned into the public's renewed interest. Seeing folks rally around the network gave the social team the go-ahead to take some risks, push the brand, and establish a better voice—especially on Threads.
With Trump’s far-right evangelical prayer marathon coming up Sunday, now is a good time to let you know how to respond when people say “America is a Christian nation!” #politics #trump #deconstructing #religion www.instagram.com/reel/DYVFU6N...
Ouders werden recent opgeschrikt door het bericht dat zorglocaties voor hun kinderen met een meervoudige beperking gaan sluiten. Zowel zorgpartijen als de minister lijken niet in te grijpen. Het is bizar, dat niemand verantwoordelijkheid neemt voor zorg aan de meest kwetsbare kinderen.
We judge books by their covers every day—on shelves, in feeds, and in meetings. The trick isn’t to stop judging; it’s to judge better. questionclass.com/what-can-you... #decisionmaking #reading #design #leadership #questionclass
In our new episode, Dr. Ramzy Baroud reminds us: Gaza didn’t start in 2023, it began 77 years ago. Entire families were forced into #Gaza after being expelled from their homes, rebuilding life inside what became the world’s largest open-air prison. 📺 youtu.be/RKtdNoED9jw
The American people who didn’t vote or voted for #Trump helped create this situation. #Iran's innocent citizens are being killed. Trump is just chasing his war-related TV ratings for Fox News. How many deferments did Trump get so he wouldn’t have to go to Vietnam? A school just got bombed in #Dubai.
Voting isn’t just a right. Its power. From public schools and healthcare to wages, affordability, & government transparency, the decisions made at the Texas Capitol impact all of us. Learn to help your community vote in the Texas Democratic primary: www.mobilize.us/blueactionde...
ENTREVISTA | @jorgebuxade.bsky.social, jefe de la delegación de Vox en el Parlamento Europeo 🗣️"La situación es muy grave y por supuesto el 2 de junio tiene que ir el señor Zapatero por primera vez a declarar como investigado y posiblemente tenga que ir más veces" rtve.es/v/17080298
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doing some THEORY CRAFTING for a future live2d model! 🎭👩🎨🤔ART STREAM!🤔👩🎨🎭 🔴NOW LIVE!🔴 twitch.tv/mechenzy
It's hard to make the ask, but since we don't take any corporate PAC or AIPAC donations, you are the heart of the campaign! Please donate, anything helps. Link in my bio or website, www.kylegauck.com 💙 #politics #progressive #fyp #government #campaign
Dan White captivated the CMBC Krewe with Session 2 of Day 2: ‘Embracing the Unconventional: How to Unlock Performance through Differentiation’. & here’s a vieux from the room. Next: Lunch! #CMBCKrewe #CasinoMarketing
📊 EDGE replay: #20 Sebastian Aho (CAR) scores at 14:06 of the OT Period. Assisted by #37 Andrei Svechnikov, #24 Seth Jarvis. Score: CAR 3 - MTL 2 #SoundTheSiren
Still hard at work on Magical Showdown! We can get a bit wild sometimes, too- here's a bit of some animations for our latest character, Eili, the Wild Rocker! #indiedev #indiegame #animation #madeinunity
This to shall pass, but nowhere near soon enough. Racist, drunk and stupid is no way to be Secretary of Defense.
Israel honors Charlie Kirk for his efforts against antisemitism. Netanyahu called Kirk a “lion-hearted friend” of Israel and a “defender of our common Judeo-Christian civilization.” Kirk was assassinated while speaking to students. Read more → nevadapoliticaljournal.com/opinion/sile...
“I start kicking it back to shore and it’s fighting me.” 🐢 North Shore lifeguard Colin Steinberger describes how he helped save a Hawaiian green sea turtle tangled in fishing line. https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/05/22/north-shore-lifeguard-rescues-sea-turtle-tangled-fishing-line-waimea-bay/
The Metro is delayed again due to a Judicial Review being lodged. What is a Judicial Review you say? Let's have a chat about it and on why public transport infrastructure is vital to tackling the ongoing Climate Crisis and our Housing Crisis.
Space Control is a lackluster off-the-wall VR space comedy with a splash of job simulation that struggles to get the job done. Read our full review: www.uploadvr.com/space-contro...
✨Today, we’re venturing into Bastion Suna. A colossal, city-sized titan hidden in plain sight, Bastion Suna isn’t just a backdrop, it’s a breathing world within a world! ✨ open.spotify.com/episode/5tIK... ✨ #razzledazzle #razzledazzleshow #indiegames #shadeprotocol @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social
http://cat.world/ RIONS UN PEU Les Traqueurs de Chair à Canon du #TCC ont #eu la très mauvaise idée de vouloir kidnapper un mobilisable pour l'envoyer sur le front... Ces criminels ont eu droit à un comité d'accueil en bonne et due forme.
#FlávioBolsonaroCriminosoPeculato #CiroNogueiraMensaleiro #LulaPresidente2026 #lulareeleito1ºturno #lulapelotrabalhador #LulaPresidente13 #leandrograssgoverndordf #SimoneTebetSenadoraSP #HaddadGovernadorSP
Max Sudor is in 🎯 Eastern Illinois CM. Man City work rate. Barça vision. Intelligent. Composed. Ready to run the midfield. Welcome to DKCU. | @maxsudor10 | #DKCU"
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"Fusion center databases represent a modern general warrant." The whole point of the Fourth Amendment was to stop the dragnet. These databases are all-encompassing, exist in perpetuity, and anyone can fall in. #Surveillance #Privacy #FusionCenters Full conversation in the thread 👇
They've made a robot hand! It's coming for us! [Even while the live stream isn't on, we're still reviewing news like this. Get ready for the next show tomorrow at 12pm www.youtube.com/@mrstevenallen 📹]
How do you turn a type specimen into an experience? For Exat, Studio Size pushed the typography showcase beyond the static page, using scroll, motion, and interaction to reveal the logic, range, and character of Hot Type's most ambitious typeface yet: tympanus.net/codrops/2026...
December 10, 2024: Alex Pretti talks about sacrificing for freedom. January 24, 2026: He is killed by federal agents while protecting a stranger. The timeline of a tragedy. #AlexPretti #Minneapolis #ICE #FolkMusic #ProtestSong
Professor Chris Ponting on the 116 blood molecule differences his team found in people with #MECFS “This is not a psychological disease” people did not alter their blood molecules just to “spook the psychiatrists”. Clip from Hope 4 ME & Fibro NI 2026
Happy 9 Years to Hiccup's 𝓘𝓶𝓪𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓪𝓻𝔂 𝓔𝓷𝓮𝓶𝓲𝓮𝓼 ❗ Revisit this gem with us today 🌿 fatherdaughterrecords.bandcamp.com/album/imaginary-enemies
Spiritual understanding recognizes the divine in everything. 🧠 #UnityChurch #NewThought #SpiritualUnderstanding #Truth #LifeWithin
Since #RacingLou plays tomorrow & #LouCityFC plays Saturday, we’re getting our kicks in w/ #MelsDiner on WFPK! I’m taking your requests for songs that mention any version of the word “KICK” in THE TITLE. Give me your pick here (1 x person PLEASE!) ⚽️
🐎 Not to worry about changing your DANCE horse in mid-stream. When it comes to ZYDECO DANCING, it's worth the leap. Have more FUN. TRY ZYDECO DANCING. GOOD SUNDAY #SundayFunday #SundayVibes #WeekendVibes #SundayBrunch #LazySunday #HappySunday Jay Z Paris Come Over #SeductiveSunday Clint The Rock
Today, we joined 15 states suing to block the Trump Admin’s unlawful overhaul of the childhood immunization schedule. Trump and RFK Jr. are putting children at risk by ignoring science and bypassing federal law. We're taking action to protect families, support doctors, and uphold the rule of law.
Highlights of my first SPARTA Class with the rockSTARS ⭐️ at the Malden Senior Center since coming home from my humanitarian trip to Ukraine. 💪🏾 I’m grateful to be a part of their fitness journey. #Fitness #Aging #health #Boston #Seniors #Community #fun #HIIT #coach #smiles #healthequity
A rare sight: real people, real conversations, and uncurated energy. ⚡ We’re skipping the stiff VIP lounges to bring back the pure joy of offline socializing. #OfflineIsTheNewOnline #RealLifeMagic #DigitalDetox #HumanConnection #GoodVibesOnly