It Was A ‘Watershed' Year For Workers Building Power, Maine Labor Leaders Say

“Workers are saying, ‘You’re making record profits. There’s zero justification for second-class citizenship on the job for young workers.'"

Biden Administration Resists Democrats' Pleas On Student Debt Relief As Deadline Nears

Congressional Democrats are urging the White House to extend the freeze on student loan repayments.

Advocates In Maine, Across Country Blast Manchin For Opposition To Build Back Better

The bill would have made historic investments by continuing the Child Tax Credit, expanding Medicare and more.

Podcast: The Biggest Political Stories Of The Year

Beacon hosts also play a round of “So You Think You Know Maine.”

‘We Lag So Far Behind': Mainers Tell Commission Why State Needs Strong Paid Leave Policy

The U.S. remains the only industrialized country without a national paid family and medical leave system.

Vet food writer resigns: 'Let them eat cake'

Retiring Maine food writer Meredith Goad fed up with people asking for restaurant recommendations

Maine Lawmakers Urge PUC To Investigate Allegations Against CMP Parent Company

A group of bipartisan legislators are urging the Maine Public Utilities Commission to launch an immediate investigation.

People Held At Maine State Prison Report Dangerous Conditions Amid COVID Outbreak

More than 20 residents of Maine State Prison have contracted COVID-19, a Maine Department of Corrections official said Friday afternoon.

Maine Has No Plans To Support In-Home Testing Amid COVID Transmission Spike

The governor didn’t elaborate on why the state couldn’t distribute rapid tests.

Analysis: 90% Of Maine Kids To Lose Monthly Tax Credit If Build Back Better Isn't Passed

It would also put 21,000 Maine children at risk of falling below the poverty line or deeper into poverty.

Mainers Could Get Help Paying ACA Marketplace Plan Premiums

The deadline is next week, Dec. 15, for policies starting Jan. 1.

Income Of Wealthiest In Maine Nearly Doubled From 2019 To 2020, Report Shows

The increase shows "how much income is being reported by the state's richest people," according to the Maine Center for Economic Policy.

Biden Rule Would Create Vaccine Mandate For Many Maine Corrections Workers

Jails in Maine have been hotspots for COVID-19 outbreaks.

Three GOP Maine Lawmakers Sign Letter Calling For ‘Audit' Of 2020 Election

They joined 186 Republican state legislators from 39 states in signing a letter that demands each state perform an election audit.

Developer kills low-income housing plan

Cape Elizabeth opponents to the project claim victory

Ain't nothing but a hound-dog mural

Greyhound logo misses the bus

New Project Featuring Maine Poets Underscores Importance Of Protecting Nature

Forty poets wrote pieces inspired by different areas of conserved land, including in Maine.

Foodie retires

Scribbler Meredith Goad hangs up fork

Bowdoin senior dead

Son of Bowdoin College alum, hiking-club boss, drowns

Students Not Backing Down As UMaine Board Refuses To Fully Divest From Fossil Fuels

Dozens of students gathered Nov. 12 for a climate strike.

Poll: Half Of Unvaccinated Mainers Open To Getting COVID-19 Shot

The Maine People’s Resource Center surveyed many who have not ruled out getting the shot to protect themselves and others from COVID-19.

Golden Votes No As House Passes Landmark Social Spending Bill

The package will invest $1.85 trillion in child care, health care, climate change mitigation, immigration reform and more.

Maine rep in natl spotlight

Golden only US Dem to vote no on Biden

Wharf rats

Gravy train over for Camden harbor day sailors

Maine Group Pushes Forward In Bid To Put Universal Health Care On Nov. 2022 Ballot

Maine Health Care Action has collected about 40,000 signatures so far.

$10m lobster war

Whales vs. lobster

Mainers Call On Golden To Support Historic Climate, Care Investments In Build Back Better

Lewiston and Bangor residents called for Rep. Golden to support a package that advocates argue would make historic rebuilding investments.

Biden Signs $1.2T Infrastructure Bill: ‘America Is Moving Again'

Maine is expected to see at least $2.4 billion over the next five years.

How To Get An Affordable Flu Shot In Maine

GoodRx is working with leading pharmacy chains to get you lower prices for your flu shot.

Maine scored an 86 out of 100 for financial transparency

New report released by Truth in Accounting

Maine Firefighters Union Suffers Minimal Vaccine Mandate Losses

Only nine of 1,400 Professional Fire Fighters of Maine members have quit over the COVID vaccine mandate.

Legislators Optimistic Paid Leave Commission Will Craft Inclusive Policy For Maine

Commission members say they are encouraged by the group’s first meeting.

After Pandemic Exposed Maine's Frayed Safety Net, Report Details Best Policy Solutions

The Maine Center for Economic Policy released a new report on labor conditions in the state.

Biden's Sprawling Infrastructure Bill Said To Be ‘A Clear Win For Maine'

Federal officials emphasized the pending law’s potential to add clean energy capacity.

Few Hospital Workers Fired Over Vaccine Mandate

Maine's four largest hospital networks have suffered minimal staff losses and no service disruptions since the vaccine mandate began.

Faith Leaders Urge Golden To Support Build Back Better As Congress Nears Deal

The House is reportedly planning to debate and vote on both the Build Back Better bill and the bipartisan infrastructure package Friday.

‘A Great Day To Abolish The Filibuster': Senate GOP Blocks Yet Another Voting Rights Bill

On a 50-49 vote, the Senate declined to proceed to debate on the latest Democratic effort at a nationwide voting rights overhaul.

Mainers Vote To Reject CMP Corridor In Blow To Embattled Utility

Voters on Tuesday decisively rejected a controversial corridor project spearheaded by Central Maine Power.

Opinion: Democracy Hinges On Passage Of A Strong Build Back Better Act

"The passage of a meaningful human infrastructure bill in the next few days is a bellwether of the future of democracy."

Maine Democratic Party Remains On The Sidelines In Build Back Better Debate

Lewiston Democrat Jared Golden "has been one of the major holdouts on President Joe Biden’s popular domestic agenda."