Families, Advocates Demand Accountability After String Of Deaths In Maine Prisons And Jails

Advocates pointed out that more than 100 people have died in state facilities over the past decade.

Successful Comic Returns to Husson University to Kickoff Gracie Season

Comedian Ray Harrington has been seen on “Conan,” Hulu, ABC, FOX, and TBS.

U.S. House Members Raise Doubts About Manchin Environmental Permitting Deal

More than 50 U.S. House members are objecting to a push to revise federal environmental permitting requirements for energy projects.

Biden Ends Trump-Era ‘Public Charge' Rule Targeting Maine's Poorest, Most Vulnerable Immigrants

Mufalo Chitam, executive director of the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition, has opposed Trump’s rule change since it was first proposed.

You Can Apply For Medicare Online

There Are No Forms To Sign, And We Usually Do Not Require Additional Documentation

Podcast: Ranked-Choice Voting Spreads From Maine To Alaska

Beacon hosts also discuss celebrating Labor Day in the midst of a surge of union organizing.

Internet Companies Drop Lawsuit Against Maine's ‘Strongest-In-The-Nation' Privacy Law

Maine’s law requiring customers to give permission is considered one of the toughest privacy standards in the country.

COVID-19 Vaccine May Become Annual, Like Flu Shot

High-risk people may need more than one dose per year, Biden administration officials said Tuesday.

Wabanaki Alliance Scorecard Highlights Supporters, Opponents Of Sovereignty Efforts

The alliance will not be throwing its support behind either Gov. Janet Mills or former Gov. Paul LePage in the 2022 gubernatorial election.

Maine Workers Celebrate Labor Day Amid Wave Of Union Organizing

Workers celebrated a year that has seen a significant uptick in Maine and across the country in employees wanting to organize unions.

Social Security Online Learning Tools

With Many Schools Starting In September, Our Online Resources For Educators Are Great For Teaching People About Social Security!

Husson’s Distinguished Business Speaker Series Resumes in September

Kicking off the 2022-2023 slate of speakers is Dennis Lewin, one of the nation’s leading experts in professional sports and broadcasting.

Recovery Advocates Call For Decriminalization As Mainers Remember Lives Lost To Overdose

Activists called for an “all-hands-on-deck” approach from lawmakers to address the crisis, including decriminalizing possession.

Beacon Podcast: Student Loans, A CMP Corridor Resurrection And Overdose Awareness Day

Plus: Blues, bargains and bake-offs are our rays of hope.

Social Security Serves People Like You

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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Husson University Science Laboratories

$2 million in donations and institutional funds made the seven new state-of-the-art laboratories possible.

Podcast: What Does Women's Equality Day Mean In Maine?

Panelists discuss the Aug. 26 celebration and what full equity for women in Maine means and will require.

Activists Protest Bar Harbor Judicial Activist's Billion-Dollar Slush Fund

"People shovel money to Leonard Leo because he has been so effective in packing the courts with judges sympathetic to big business."

Expand Your Social Security Knowledge With These Four Terms

We Strive To Explain Your Benefits Using Easy-To-Understand, Plain Language

Welcome Weekend 2022 at Husson University

Welcome Weekend consists of two days of activities, events and fun at the beginning of the new school year.

Gracie Theatre at Husson University’s 11th Season to Feature 12 Shows

This year’s unique and diverse selection of entertaining performances will be both exciting and memorable.

Understanding The Need For A Representative Payee

You May Know Someone Who Needs Help Managing Their Money

Object Falls From Sky Near Maine State Capitol, Misses Person By Feet

Authorities believe the part was likely from a large airliner on an international route.

Husson Online Offers Tuition Discount to First-Time Students

All first-time students who enroll in an online program at Husson University will receive a $500 discount on their initial class.

Maine Reports First Case Of Pediatric Monkeypox

At least two other cases in children under 18 have been reported in other states, according to the Maine CDC.

Homecoming Excitement Comes to Husson University Early this Year

Live events and sports to take place the second week of the semester

A New - And Faster - Way To Request A Social Security Card

Do You Need An Original Or Replacement Social Security Number Card?

Chipotle Union Organizers Say They've Been Blacklisted By Fast Food Chain

Workers who attempted to unionize an Augusta Chipotle have filed an additional complaint against the company.

Marketing and Communications Degrees Now Offered by Husson University

These degrees will benefit anyone interested in expanding brand awareness or adding value to their organization.

Workers At Shuttered Augusta Chipotle Say They Aren't Backing Down

In June, employees at the Augusta location filed to form a union, which they called Chipotle United.

Change Your Address And Phone Number Online With My Social Security

Once You Create Your Account, You Can Update Your Contact Information From Your Preferred Location

Social Security Services For The Hispanic Community

Our Spanish-Language Website Provides Information For Those Whose Primary Language Is Spanish

Husson Offers Animal Assisted Therapy and Diversity Certificates

These certificate programs enhance degrees in psychology or business by providing additional specialized, career-focused knowledge.

Social Security To Offer Self-Attestation Of Sex Marker In SSN Records

We Anticipate This Option Will Be Available In The Fall Of 2022

Chipotle Shuts Down Augusta Restaurant Amid Unionization Campaign

Workers at a Maine-based Chipotle argue the corporate fast-food chain is engaging in union-busting.

Social Security Is Here When You're Ready For Retirement

When You Think You're Ready To Retire, We're Here To Help You Make An Informed Decision About When To Apply For Benefits

Apply For Social Security Benefits Online

This Means No Need To Call Or Visit A Local Social Security Office

Husson University Launches New Four-Year Degree in Conservation Law

This program is geared toward students interested in law-related careers that help protect the great outdoors.

Husson University to Provide Arthritis Self-Management Workshop

​Free and open to the public, the workshop will provide information about managing arthritis and rheumatic disease symptoms.

Celebrate Your Independence With Social Security

Every July, We Take Pride In Celebrating Our Nation's Independence