We're interested in reporting on changes to the VA’s health system. If you're a #veteran who is receiving care from the #VA, or an employee or former employee of the Veterans Health Administration, and are interested in talking to us, email @emilykbader.bsky.social at emily@themainemonitor.org.

This week, deputy editor, Stephanie McFeeters breaks down a proposal to turn vacant buildings into #housing. And also how some religious organizations in #Maine are looking to beef up security and how a bill lawmakers are considering could help fund it.

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...

Republican candidates for #Maine governor explain why they are running continued.

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.

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/

Reporter @joshkeefe.bsky.social joined BBC's Americast last week to discuss his latest story about Graham Platner and his campaign for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Read Josh's full story for free at the link below. themainemonitor.org/graham-platn...

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-...

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.

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

With FIFA World Cup matches due to be played in 11 US cities, the shooting of innocent people by ICE raises serious concerns about the safety of fans travelling to America, especially those at risk of racial profiling.

Registration is now open.. register your project for the 2026 Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair to held on April 11, 2026 at St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School. Join In! @qrstf www.qrstf.ca

🌍❄️ Explore Antarctic stamps—tiny artworks capturing daring expeditions, science, and icy beauty. Perfect for collectors or the curious, these stamps tell tales of perseverance and unity. Dive into the chilly treasure trove and discover the spirit of the f 👉 https://obelisk-stamps.com/a/eLeUH8

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Government pressure on broadcasters raises serious First Amendment concerns. @jameeljaffer.bsky.social joined @karaswisher.bsky.social on @onwithkaraswisher.bsky.social to discuss FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s recent threats against broadcasters and how regulatory threats can chill speech.

Noticing that don’t make you dramatic—

Holding space for women during the hockey game who have terrible associations with NHL & Canadian hockey 🏒 now.

Told @BeckyCNN that we are only 6 days into the 2-week ceasefire, and more rounds may occur since neither side has rejected further talks. And perhaps neither side wanted an agreement right away, since it could give the impression that they gave in too quickly.

Happy Friday the 13th. 🔪🩸🎃 #pixelart #PumpkinBoy #Fridaythe13th

Epstein files Trump tried to hide. FBI "found unquestionably credible": Trump sexually assaulted her between 13-15 yrs. old. She gave same core account in multiple interviews. DOJ tried to hide 3 of 4 interviews. "This disputes everything the president said."

#WNBA #SUN 😫....

⏰ One hour to go! Polling stations close at 10pm tonight. Just one hour left to cast your vote in the Scottish Parliament election. #SPE2026 #HighlandVotes26

Me every time I hear a news outlet trying to sell some circa 1982 style “Hamas and Hezbollah must be disarmed in order for peace to be achieved” nonsense .. (especially when it’s a bunch of mossad agents posing as negotiators sitting around with Rubio plotting to blame Iran somehow) #مقاومت

Are you as mysterious as the octopus? A striking blend of organic beauty and polished sophistication, capturing the essence of the deep sea and transforming it into wearable art. Each sinuous curve evokes the graceful octopus, while the intricate texture creates a tactile experience that begs to ...

#mn #ice #federal #occupation #resist

Caturday in the village of Dolyna in the Donetsk region of Ukraine: Only 1 resident is left, Yuriy Trofimovich. He cares for more than 20 cats plus two dogs—and today he added some kittens! The Hachiko team left food+medicine for Yuriy so he can keep helping them. 😺

O🎶(VIDEO/SOUND) Your WEEKLY ZYDECAJUN "FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE" (Music Festival) HEAR IT STREAMING NOW! or later ZYDECO CAJUN MUSIC 260519 - See *PLAYLIST* BELOW⬇️ Hour 1 - soundcloud.com/laradiofdl/z... Hour 2 - soundcloud.com/laradiofdl/z... #ZYDECO #CAJUN #LOUISIANA #TEXAS #NEW #ORLEANS #LAFAYETTE

Esse cabelo dele o vocal completamente incrível hoseok #BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG #BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_LASVEGAS #BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_LASVEGAS_D2

Good Morning 🌞 🌄 Sunrise, roses, and a fresh start—let your morning bloom with warmth and happiness 🌹☀️✨ #GoodMorning #MorningVibes #FreshStart #SunriseMagic #RoseLove #PositiveEnergy #CozyMorning #StayPositive #GoodVibesOnly #MorningMood #BeautifulDay #cat #birds #nature #viral #bluesky

disappearing guy inside a tadc dating sim XD #vtuber #clip #funny #tadc

Mein Blog Was für eine Woche: Beeindruckendes Ehrenamt mit tausenden Stunden Einsatz, neue Ideen für die Wärmewende, intensive Gespräche zum Haushalt und wichtige Impulse gegen Diskriminierung. #potsdam mitgestalten.potsdam.de/de/aktuelles...

Wow seriously. Trump does love them loyalist judges huh.

Baby Egrets! #birds

I’ll leave this down here to find if want: [Zoomed] Capture- Part 1 of 2 Note: the shake in the voice, the shaking hands, the everything. It’s Truth. Anyone can see.

Join Park Protectors to continue the fight for public lands and gain valuable skills. Link in bio!

“If I love you, I have to make you conscious of the things that you do not see.” -James Baldwin

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...

From our Avoiding America investigative series: Northeast Kingdom businesses see drop in Canadian customers amid cross-border tensions Full story: http://wcax.com/2026/05/27/avoiding-america-northeast-kingdom-businesses-see-drop-canadian-customers-amid-cross-border-tensions/ 

Calling Tucson locals! Join us on March 7 for a lecture on "Cultivating Ethnobotanical Knowledge Across Time and Space" with Drs. Alejandro de Ávila and Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan. This event is hosted by Tucson's Mission Garden and the APS. https://bit.ly/4aosrAQ

Look Around You Series 2, Episode 4 - Food JACK: We've got a jam-packed show for you tonight. We'll be stepping inside the restaurant of the future and sampling the latest hi-tech cuisine. PEALY: Like this clever idea - recycled food, made using the leftovers from hotels and hospitals.

Finally getting gameplay footage! PlayStation State of Play coming June 2nd with more Wolverine info! #playstation #ps5 #stateofplay #playstation5

Conocemos el segundo caso de avispas asiáticas. En este caso ha sido un nido en el Instituto Isabel de España de las Palmas de Gran Canaria

How did the invasive mustard get here? Well here’s your California history lesson! LAST of my invasive plant foraging hikes coming up on 4/4, 4/7, & 4/16. Link: www.eventbrite.com/e/1983730003... #california #biology #mustard #plants #tiktoklearningcampaign

Die USA haben Diplomaten aus Kiew evakuiert, nachdem Russland Warnungen ausgesprochen hatte Laut Callas arbeiten alle europäischen Botschaften weiterhin in der ukrainischen Hauptstadt. "Alle Europäer sind geblieben. Die USA sind gegangen", betonte die Leiterin der europäischen Diplomatie.

Something moving doesn’t mean that it’s working… Next time you’re working on something worth repeating, ask 3 questions: ✅ What’s Working? ❌ What Isn’t Working? 🤔 What Needs to Change? I promise you won’t regret it. 🙏 #Kaizen #Operations #Communication #Entrepreneur #Leadership #Strategy

🚀 The future of Web3 is being built step by step with InterLink. From a growing global community to upcoming mainnet development, InterLink continues to focus on real utility, decentralization, and long-term ecosystem growth.🌍 #InterLink #ITLG #ITL

#Netanyahu is gone, next is #Trump, then #Kushner, then the #Rothschilds and it is #GameOver #BenjaminFulford March 16, 2026 The collapse of satanic #Zionism in #RealTime. Clear now THAT mass murdering war criminal #BenyaminNetanyahu has been killed along w/ over 700 top #Israeli military leaders.

Damarcus Offord on James Talarico: We have an opportunity to elect the next U.S. Senator, someone who's compassionate, who keeps God first, who loves their neighbor.

James Gordon is a multi instrumentalist, songwriter, composer, arranger with decades of experience. This is the episode to watch! Subscribe for free, link in the bio. Thanks!

"He said, 'the worst thing we could do to Miranda's memory is to have it destroy our family. She would hate that.'" Danielle Crittenden talks to @monacharen.bsky.social about the powerlessness of grief and the message her son had that helped hold the family together.

Does the Seventh-day Adventist Church Allow New Organizations or Ministries? Can new organizations form within the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Learn how church structure handles new ministries, institutions, and self-supporting

We must act now. The harm of social media is mounting - this is not just about harmful content but addictive algorithms and the time spent online. That's why we pushed a vote on raising the digital age of data consent, voted to ban phones in schools and called for health warnings on social media.

I’ve added a Coal Mine to my dark fantasy game, Crimson Rest. In this new area, you can find an essential resource: coal minerals, buried deep within the cave. ➡️ Wishlist 'Crimson Rest' on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3993140 #darkfantasy #indiedev #gamedev #psx #godot

Take note, it’s World Notebook Day today (3rd Thursday of May). All notebooks by Y Marrs Colourist can help you journal in different ways. Many designs - animals, alphabets, planners, business & essentials range. https://tinyurl.com/vkm2wmu4   #easygiftingwithyvonnemarrs #notebooks

Just two buds, also Grey Cup Champions.

⭕ Les forces d’occupation #Israéliennes enlèvent un #Palestinien dans le camp de réfugiés #d’Al-Fawwar, au sud #d’Hébron. #Quds-News-Network

🤫 Oregon’s tax landscape is a bargain for businesses...the debate about business taxes in Oregon too often sees taxes as a cost! 😎 Read our full analysis here: https://bit.ly/3PN7mtE #orpol #orleg #oregon #portland #taxbenefits