Podcast: Pushing For Paid Family And Medical Leave In Maine, One Way Or Another

Beacon hosts also discuss South Portland mayor Deqa Dhalac’s candidacy for state representative and union busting by Chipotle.

MPA, Maine Women's Lobby Launch Ballot Campaign To Create Paid Leave System In Maine

"It’s time for Maine to take action on this issue, as states across the country have already done."

U.S. House On Bipartisan Vote Passes Bill Protecting Right To Same-Sex Marriage

Both Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. House voted Tuesday to enshrine the right to same-sex and interracial marriages in federal law.

A Maine Woman Had A Deadly Tumor. Her Apple Watch Saved Her Life

Kim Durkee's Apple Watch warning woke her up two days in a row. On the third day, she finally went to the emergency room.

Same-Sex Marriage And Contraception At Risk After Abortion Ruling, U.S. House Panel Told

Advocates told Congress that a U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning a landmark abortion rights case is likely only the beginning.

‘Terrified:' Unchecked Supreme Court May Spell Trouble Ahead For Wabanaki Tribes

Tribal members say the ramifications of the ruling have the potential to upend decades of tribal law and rollback Indigenous protectections.

Wabanaki Sovereignty Bill Sponsored By Rep. Golden Passes U.S. House

The bill, sponsored by U.S. Rep. Jared Golden of Maine, received bipartisan support, passing on a 329-101 vote.

Expanded Medicaid Program Restores Health Coverage To Some Immigrants In Maine

Immigrants under 21 and those who are pregnant can now receive health care through the state's Medicaid program.

Maine Group, National Advocates Warn That Billionaires Are Trying To Buy 2022 Election

A new study shows an "alarming" amount of money being spent by billionaires in support of conservative candidates.

Advocates Pan Industry Letter Requesting Delay Of Maine's PFAS Reporting Requirement

A letter to the Mills administration about the 2023 requirement was primarily signed by national industry groups.

Expanded Medicaid Program Restores Health Coverage To Some Immigrants In Maine

Immigrants under 21 and those who are pregnant can now receive health care through the state's Medicaid program.

In Huge Step Forward, Maine Expands Full Dental Care To Over 200,000 People

Gov. Mills and the legislature approved a $45 million investment that will expand MaineCare to cover comprehensive dental benefits.

Podcast: Abortion Is Legal In Maine, But For How Long?

Learn more about the Dobbs decision's impact in Maine, the reactions from elected leaders and candidates, and what comes next.

Maine Climate Activists Condemn Supreme Court Ruling Limiting Power Of EPA

“This case is really about coal companies’ radical agenda to try and save themselves,” said Ania Wright, organizer with Sierra Club Maine.

U.S. HHS Chief Vows To Protect Abortion Access, But Says Much Depends On States

Secretary Xavier Becerra pledged Tuesday to work to preserve abortion access in the aftermath of the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Despite Efforts To Downplay Issue, LePage Has Long History Of Opposing Abortion Rights

Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul LePage this week said "I don’t have time for abortion."

Consumer-Owned Utility Campaign Nearing Signature Goal For November 2023 Ballot

"Our Power" is a grassroots coalition spearheading the consumer-owned utility campaign.

Mainers Rally In Support Of Abortion Rights Following Supreme Court's Roe Decision

Mainers across the state rallied to protest the ruling and speak out in support of reproductive health care.

Podcast: Maine Celebrates Juneteenth, Loses At Supreme Court

Plus: emergency rent control action in South Portland and the Poor People’s March in D.C.

Pingree, Golden Vote For Bill Removing Barriers To Medication-Assisted Recovery

The Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act passed the U.S. House on Wednesday.

Maine Abortion Groups Prepare To Mobilize Ahead Of High Court's Decision On Roe

Advocates around the country await the Supreme Court's decision on the future of Roe v. Wade.

Citing Story Of Personal Struggle, Lewiston Resident Launches Historic Maine House Run

Hoping to become the first Somali-American elected to the Maine Legislature, Mana Abdi of Lewiston officially launched her campaign.

Anti-Mandate PAC Raises $100k To Support Far-Right State Legislative Candidates

The Dinner Table PAC was launched during the COVID pandemic to support candidates who oppose Maine’s vaccine mandate for health workers.

Maine Toddler Overdoses On Heroin, Fentanyl; Mother Charged: Police

Officers were called to a Lewiston home Sunday, where they discovered the 18-month-old's lifeless body.

Maine Golfer Qualifies For 2022 U.S. Open In Massachusetts

Caleb Manuel, the defending Maine Amateur champion, played in New York to qualify for one of golf's biggest games.

Maine Outreach Works To Increase Low-Income, Minority Voter Turnout

Maine outreach groups are doing their part to increase voter turnout for the June 14 primary election and November general election.

Biden Urges Assault Weapons Ban, As U.S. House Democrats Advance Gun Control Bills

“This isn’t about taking away anyone’s rights. This is about protecting children,” Biden said.

Podcast: How One Maine Group Fights Back Against Gun Violence

The Maine Gun Safety Coalition is working to enact “common sense” gun control in the state.

Dem Campaign Chief Says GOP Congressional Moderates Try To Avoid Talking Abortion, Guns

They’re also trying to avoid discussing whether Congress should pass new gun laws following two mass shootings, said Sean Patrick Maloney.

‘Confusing And Very Frustrating': Mainers With Long COVID Say Accessing Care Is A Struggle

Some in Maine with persistent cases of COVID-19 say going back to how things were is impossible for them.

Maine's Senators Have Not Backed Nixing Filibuster Amid Calls For Action After Shooting

The filibuster has notably been used by Republicans recently to block voting rights protections pushed by Democratic majorities.

Frustrated Democrats Call For GOP Help On Federal Gun Laws After Mass School Shooting

Tuesday’s massacre was the nation’s second-deadliest mass school shooting since another at Sandy Hook Elementary a decade ago.

Opinion: Things To Do When The News Cycle Makes You Feel Hopeless

Everywhere we turn people are asking, “What will we do?” The tiktoks, tweets, reels and posts seem endless.

Massive Fire Destroys Waterfront Hotel In Maine Resort Town: Report

Nearly a dozen fire companies were called to battle the flames at the Beach Cove Waterfront Inn, according to a report.

Tribes Push For Golden Bill To Ensure Wabanaki Benefit From Future Federal Laws

Golden’s bill would adjust the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980.

Maine Seeks Proposals To Increase Access To Local Food

"It creates a little bit more freedom for folks on these food and nutrition assistance programs to select local food if they want to."

Maine 2-Year-Old Dies After Uncle Shoots Her, Police Say: Report

Andrew Huber-Young of Wells was charged Sunday in connection with the death of 2-year-old Octavia Huber-Young, according to a report.

Group Homes Say They're Being Shorted By State In Effort To Raise Care Worker Wages

Direct care professionals are some of the lowest-paid employees in the state.

CDC Encourages Mask-Wearing In Places Like Maine With High COVID-19 Transmission

Across the country, nearly a third of Americans live in a place with high or medium COVID-19 levels.

Report Says 34 Maine Legislators Have Joined Far-Right Facebook Groups

Together the lawmakers sponsored 963 bills during the most recent legislative sessions.