Kate Cough breaks down how a #Maine educator created her own curriculum to teach children a foundational #reading skill. She also shares how Maine’s outgoing hospital lobbyist says rising #healthcare costs are impossible to solve, and how 2 #energy reports agree prices are likely to rise.

Today is #LocalNewsDay — a national day to support and celebrate local #journalism that strengthens communities. If you value the work we do — whether it’s holding public officials accountable, covering local schools, or shining a light on neighborhood stories — this is the day to show support.

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.

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.

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 spent $3M in #opioid settlement funds in 2025, according to new data, leaving more than $19M in funds that have yet to be spent. @emilykbader.bsky.social sits down with NewsCenter Maine to discuss how those funds are being spent.

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.

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.

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/

In 2022, #Maine began an effort to spur #housing production by removing regulatory barriers and encouraging communities to build accessory dwelling units. It was met with fierce debate. Monitor editor Kate Cough breaks down this story and more.

#Maga #trump #trending #viral #fyp #congratulations #Liberals #democrats #conservatives #news #today

How Many Skills should Lethal Fantasy Have? A skill for everything like Gurps or Hackmaster? Consolidate skills like 5E or Pathfinder 2? We discuss the options and how we have applied opposed skills to our game. Give us feedback and help us make Lethal Fantasy The best it can be.

Big congratulations to Ziva and Tadi on the safe arrival of their third and final chick for the 2026 breeding season. 🐣🐣🐣 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘶é à 𝘭'𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵é 𝘥𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳é𝘢𝘭, Quebec, Canada. #PeregrineFalcons 🔇

2 North Korean POWs are in Ukraine Held over a year, they reportedly want to go to South Korea. Ukraine and South Korea are still negotiating their future amid concerns they could face punishment if returned. 😟

#KNICKS #KnicksSky #KnicksBlueSkies 👊🏽💥

Look at this sweet baby girl! She needs an operation so badly! 🆘🚨🆘🚨🆘🚨🚨

If you are affected by Transnational Repression, or if your organisation works on this issue and would like to contribute, please contact us at mail@stoptransnationalrepression.eu. 1/2

Eric Swalwell Resigning from Congress #news #politics #trump #california #texas #florida #economy

Recently, the Trump Admin. announced a decision that makes it easier to deport DACA recipients despite their protected status. These are individuals who have only ever known America as their home. They grew up here, and they deserve to continue to work and build their lives here.

In the lastest episode of Science of Slink, we're diving into a case study of freestyle with Science of Slink member Sarah! Listen now: pod.link/1691190004 #polenerd #polescience #polepodcast #scienceofslink #slinkthroughstrength

The USA society will collapse if everyone could see everything in those files. Let that sink in & think about it.. he’s connected to the highest levels of government & so on.

🚨 Cuba Plunged Into Darkness Millions of people across Cuba were left without electricity after a major failure at the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric power plant, the largest energy generator in the country. #Cuba #Blackout #Havana #EnergyCrisis #WorldNews #LatinAmerica #SouthFloridaMedia

Getting the parry timing down was the best thing today. @aer0blue.bsky.social #2XKO

AS ALWAYS……

NEW: Last night on @lastweektonight.com John Oliver discussed “Excited Delirium” - a debunked diagnosis by several professional associations - and why it should be banned from use. Watch here ⤵️

'reform'. Be careful what you wish for ? Okay, want to vote for 'reform' ? Why ? What do you know about their policies? Which of 'reform's policies do you like? #politics #rightwinglies #farright

The whole world shoud hear this! Turkish police ,under the command of current ruling party entered the opposition party building with pepper gas & rubber bullets!

“Crazy Taxi” fans might want to buckle up SEGA has started teasing a new announcement related to the iconic franchise.

Nick Cave's marriage rule should be everyone's rule. Listen to the reason Nick Cave is our mensch this week.

Ricardo Sales confessa roubos e ladroagem no PL e grande mídia não mostra! #plpartidodosladrões #plpartidolesapátria #extremadireitanuncamais #foraextremadireita

No Kings 3 is memorable for personal encounters and wonderful people. #Protest #Resist #NoKings #LFK

Parliament's intelligence watchdog says Mandelson's security vetting file is being withheld from MPs. UKSV recommended against his clearance. The Foreign Office overruled it. The file was never referred to the review process at all.  #Mandelson #UKPolitics

The fifth year of the “Kyiv in three days” operation is underway: Russians continue to install Pantsir air defense systems on the roofs of multi-story office buildings in Moscow. Nothing screams "we are winning" quite like putting missile launchers on top of glass skyscrapers.

PMRC 2026 is almost here, and we’re excited to bring the global public affairs community to Washington, DC 🌍 Special thanks to our Gold Partners for helping make it happen! @iuoneill.bsky.social @gwtrachtenberg.bsky.social @universityofga.bsky.social Want to be a sponsor? 👉 bit.ly/48EYg8p

Trusted health information can make all the difference when it’s easy to access, understand, and apply to everyday life. Reliable digital health resources can empower older adults and caregivers to make informed wellness decisions. #Independa #WebMD #DigitalHealth #HealthyAging #SeniorWellness

The gravitational dynamics that shape entire galaxies, creating tidal arms and bridges, can be reproduced at the millimeter scale by water lenses on a soap film—the vast and slow ballets of space are echoed in miniature on an ephemeral soap bubble. In PNAS Nexus: https://ow.ly/vYvf50YZNQQ

Good morning Family Saturday! I want to talk about something bigger than business today. I want to talk about LEGACY. Because legacy is not what you leave behind when you die. Legacy is what you BUILD while you are alive. The values you teach. The habits you model. The wealth you create. Your

I’m a Black creative but I’m outside of the club. I guess I can’t get in.

you can’t kill @vipress.bsky.social 💅

COLLINS: Politically, do you think it's a good idea to put the president's face on a $250 bill when people are struggling to afford gas and groceries? BESSENT: Do you think we should have a 250th celebration? C: But that's happening anyway-- BESSENT: No. It's happening because it's being funded

Weekend Vibes: Cheers 🥂 to the Weekend 🤩! “Life is a roller coaster, it has its up and downs but it’s your choice to scream or enjoy the ride”(liveintentionally.org) #weekendvibes #saturdayvibes #SaturdayBlog #Panamá2026 #saturday #coaster #themepark #amusementpark Website: www.travelfitguru.com

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。

Iran will surrender soon!!! Trump said so!

The decision by Microsoft to hide a substantive fee hike (42%) on the personal version of Office pass the exorbitant cost of AI word salad onto the user has been criticised by Chi Onwurah MP. As such, I am very glad that this is something that Cardiff Council is keeping a watch on.

WORLDWIDE RESPONSE TO DONALD TRUMP ON THE WORLD STAGE... 🖕🤣🖕🤯 #DonaldTrump #Laughingstock #Twisted #Sick #SAD #Joke #Ha #Ha #Ha

Good Morning Tony! Thank you very much! I wish you a gorgeous Tuesday, too! Have an awesome day, take care of you and have fun! Cheers my dear friend! 😊🫴🫖☕☕💊💊💊💊💊🥪🥪🍞🧈🥓🧀🥣🍫🍫🍫🍊🍊🍊

I am honored to have Senator Kim’s endorsement in our campaign for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District.

AI is crucial for law firms—it's the line between staying competitive and disappearing. In this episode of “Adventures in Legal Tech,” Jared Correia chats with attorney Jack O’Donohue about leveraging AI: https://ow.ly/tH6j50Y4vlQ

Meet Katie Andan, a San Diego County Office of Education Teacher of the Year winner!

Whoever you are... 👇

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

🇺🇸🚨Describe Jared Kushner in one word regarding the peace process?

Donny and Jeff, best friends.

hey everyone i am live over on #twitch streaming Hunt Showdown with the squad lets goo #twitchstreamer #TwitchStreamers #twitchaffiliate #twitchtv #Huntshowdown twitch.tv/slashermedia

500 meters. 180 meters above the ground. A line just 20 millimeters wide. Estonian highliner Jaan Roose successfully completed an unprecedented crossing between Warsaw’s two tallest landmarks: the Palace of Culture and Science and the Varso Tower.

The sea gull doing a dance to capture earthworms.

A charmingly old-fashioned Chinese restaurant in Kamata that has been loved for over 60 years since its founding. A set of fried rice and dumplings for just an extra 300 yen is amazing! 🏠 Ajino Yokozuna 📞 03-3736-6463 📍 7-63-5 Nishikamata, #Ota-ku, #Tokyo

Lindbergh Farias: "𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙍𝙀𝙂𝙐𝙄𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙎. 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙤 𝘽𝙤𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖 𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙧 𝙣𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙤 𝙋𝙄𝙓 𝙥ú𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙤 𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙤, 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙤 𝙥𝙚𝙡𝙤 𝙣𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙤 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙤 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡, 𝙖𝙤𝙨 𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙨. 𝙉ó𝙨 𝙣ã𝙤 𝙫𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙨 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙧!" 𝗕𝗢𝗟𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗦 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗗𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗔 𝗣Á𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔 𝗢 𝗣𝗜𝗫 É 𝗡𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗢 𝑻𝑨𝑹𝑰𝑭𝑳Á𝑽𝑰𝑶 𝑩𝑶𝑳𝑺𝑶𝑻𝑨𝑿𝑨

The UAE has officially announced the Hijri New Year holiday for both public and private sectors, giving residents a chance to mark the beginning of Muharram with reflection, family time, and celebration. #UAE #HijriNewYear #UAEHoliday #Muharram #DubaiNews

ABS overturned in #Guardians at #Yankees (Bot 7). Patrick Bailey challenged the ball call on Colin Holderman's pitch to Austin Wells. Ball -> Called Strike. HP: Laz Diaz | Upheld 43.0% (34/79). Later: Austin Wells strikes out swinging.