Departure Of Term-Limited Conservative Dems Leaves Opening For Progressive Candidates

Of the 35 members of the Maine Senate, 10 were unable to run for re-election this year due to term limits.

Protecting Our Loved Ones From Elder Abuse

Are You Concerned About Protecting Your Older Relatives And Friends From Elder Abuse?

In Aroostook Senate Race, Unions Say Candidates Are Worlds Apart On Workers' Rights

Advocates say Troy Jackson has been a strong ally while Sue Bernard has been anything but.

More First-Time Voters With Disabilities Use Maine's Online Voting System

The state launched the Accessible Absentee Ballot during the pandemic in 2020.

LePage Doubles Down On His War On Renewable Energy, Support For Offshore Drilling

During a gubernatorial debate Monday, the Republican repeatedly attacked policies designed to reduce Maine’s dependency on fossil fuels.

CLOSE: A Photography Installation at Husson University’s WBRC Gallery

The exhibition features the photos of Ulrike Guthrie and includes intimate visual observations of the natural world

Maine's Open Enrollment For ACA Insurance Begins Nov. 1

One change Mainers will notice this year is that Congress expanded the subsidies for health insurance premiums.

Why It's Important To Report Life Changes To Us When You Receive SSI

Did You Know That Certain Life Changes Can Affect Your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Payments?

Open House to Give High School Students an Introduction to Husson

Students, parents and guardians have registered to attend this event and learn more about attending Husson University

Largest Gathering of Law Enforcement and Legal Professionals in Maine

National and local law enforcement organizations to participate in Husson University's 14th Annual School of Legal Studies Career Day.

“Blue” Art Exhibition at Husson University’s Robert E. White Gallery

The exhibition features wet cyanotypes that produce images utilizing elements of the natural world.

Social Security Services For The Hispanic Community

Our Spanish-language Website Provides Information About Our Programs And Services

2nd Annual Rainbow March at Husson Celebrates LGBTQ+ Community

Similar to a fun/run walk, participants will complete two laps around campus while getting doused with colored powder.

Husson's College of Business Granted Reaffirmation of Accreditation

IACBE accreditation provides external validation and confirmation of quality in an institution's business-related programs

National Savings Day Reminds Us To Plan For The Future

This Year, October 12th Is National Savings Day

Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October Is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Ground Control to Major Tom: "Space Oddity" Landing at Gracie Theatre

David Brighton and his amazing band deliver a stunning note-for-note tribute to David Bowie as part of this theatrical concert event.

Three Social Security Online Musts

It's Never Been Easier To Do Business With Us Online

Husson and Northern Light Health Celebrate Latest Class of POD Grads

POD graduates are part of the next generation of professionals at Northern Light Health working toward improving the patient experience.

Maine Med Nurses Ratify First Union Contract In Culmination Of Lengthy Labor Campaign

The ratification vote, which took place Wednesday and Thursday, marks the end of a bargaining period that began in August of 2021.

Maine Lawmakers, Activists Discuss Next Step In Fight To Lower Drug Prices For All

State lawmakers and impacted people in Maine met on Thursday to assess the bill and discuss what still needs to be done.

Top Five Fraud And Scam Prevention Tools

With The Right Anti-Fraud Information, You Can Help Protect Those You Love

Author Who Created "Rizzoli & Isles" to Speak at Husson University

Tess Gerritsen will talk about the unusual route she took to becoming an internationally bestselling author and the publishing business.

U.S. House Passes Bill Reforming Electoral Count Act To Stop Jan. 6 Repeat

Nine House Republicans joined Democrats in voting for the measure, H.R. 8873, which would revamp the Electoral Count Act.

Amid Debates In Maine, ‘Unprecedented Flood' Of Book Bans Engulf U.S. School Districts

A handful of right-wing groups are pushing for censorship of books that feature LGBTQ+ characters and characters of color.

White House: Nearly 280,000 Mainers Qualify For Student Loan Forgiveness

Most of the Maine recipients — 175,000 — are eligible for up to $10,000 in student loan forgiveness.

Inflation Reduction Act Signals Consumer-Owned Power Will Be ‘Driving Force' In Climate Fight

The measure directs $369 billion to clean energy programs.

Husson Honored Worthington Scholarship Recipients at Campus Event

Scholarship recipients are Maine students pursuing higher education

Medicaid Expansion, COVID Relief Helped Maine Reach Record Levels Of Health Coverage In 2021

Census data released last week shows that just under 78,000 Mainers lacked health insurance in 2021.

Wabanaki Nations Elect New Tribal Leaders, Maliseet Appoints First Ambassador

The Penobscot and Passamaquoddy nations held elections on Sept. 13 and saw several leaders re-elected to four-year terms as tribal chiefs.

Biden Administration Targets Deep Waters Near Maine, Oregon For New Offshore Wind Power

Including deep-water areas, offshore wind could reach a capacity more than double existing U.S. electricity demand.

Congress Highlights Augusta Chipotle Closure In Hearing On Union Busting

Maine’s Chipotle workers were pointed out by several members of Congress as an example of how far employers are willing to go.

Beacon Podcast: Exploring New Polling On Medicaid Expansion, Abortion Rights

Hosts discuss new developments in legislative races and proposed new changes to Portland city government.

Study Shows Viability Of Paid Leave In Maine As Groups Collect Signatures For Referendum

The U.S. is the only industrialized country in the world without a national paid family and medical leave program.

Poll: Mills Leads LePage As Majority Of Mainers Oppose Supreme Court's Abortion Ruling

The issue has also emerged as a topic in Maine’s gubernatorial election.

Access Your Earnings History With "My Social Security"

Your Earnings History Is A Record Of Your Progress Toward Your Future Social Security Benefits

Advocates Working To Make Ballots More Accessible For Mainers With Disabilities

Nearly 62 percent of people with disabilities voted in 2020, up from 56 percent in 2016, according to Rutgers University.

Dozens Of Maine Republicans Object To Questions About Their Stance On Abortion, Voting

The group claimed questions posed by the Bangor Daily News were designed to make members of the GOP look bad.

Husson University’s School of Pharmacy Hosted RALI Trailer on Campus

Tours of the RALI CARES trailer are designed to help visitors see the possible warning signs of hidden drugs in teenagers’ bedrooms.

As Rural Homelessness Increases, HUD Aims Money At Helping People Without Access To Shelters

HUD funding provides for services like short-term emergency stays in hotels, emergency food, clothing and more.