Lawmakers Rebuke Municipal Association's ‘Bad Faith' Resistance To Zoning Reform

Reforms were "significantly watered down" after running into resistance from the Maine Municipal Association.

Maine Woman Who Sexually Assaulted 8-Year-Old Gets 5 Years In Prison

The 37-year-old Sabattus woman will also spend 10 years on probation after she was convicted of gross sexual assault in January.

Plan For Your Future During Financial Literacy Month

Every April, We Like To Remind You That Social Security Is A Vital Part Of Any Financial Plan

Husson and Project Login Host Discussion and Demo of the Metaverse.

This Tuesday, participants will be hooked together to a common virtual world through virtual reality headsets

Here Are Some Of The Important Bills Passed By The Maine Legislature This Week

The Maine Legislature continued to move bills through the process last week during session days in Augusta on Tuesday and Thursday.

Advocates Frustrated By Lack Of Action To Restore Health Coverage To Low Income Immigrants

Leaders of the campaign supporting the bill said they will push for the policy to be included in this year’s state budget.

MIAC ‘Shadow Report' Raises Questions About Surveillance, Targeting Of Vulnerable Mainers

MIAC is part of the Department of Homeland Security’s network of state-run “fusion centers” created after 9/11.

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Maine College Students Ask Schools To Stop Withholding Transcripts Over Debt

The bill will face additional votes in both chambers before advancing to the desk of Gov. Janet Mills.

Maine Teens Assault Homeless Man, Woman; 3 Arrested: Report

Video on social media shows two girls hitting and kicking a homeless woman​ while the man next to her pleaded with the girls to stop.

Maine House And Senate Pass Slew Of Bills As Session Heats Up

It was a busy week at the State House in Augusta, as legislators met for in-person sessions on Tuesday and Thursday.

CEO of Evofem Biosciences to Receive Honorary Degree from Husson

Pelletier endowed a scholarship for deserving female students from Aroostook County, where she grew up.

Podcast: Legislative Lightning Round – From Dark Stores To Childcare To Campus Sexual Assault

Hosts of the Beacon podcast discuss seven bills that haven't had much public attention this session.

A Night at the Gracie to Make Queen Fans Go Radio Ga Ga

Johnny Zatylny is considered one of the world’s top three Freddie Mercury impressionists.

‘It Isn't Too Late:' Mainers Call For Action On Housing Crisis As Legislative Session Winds Down

“Something has to change, soon,” said Tobin Williamson, the advocacy director for the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition.

Local Campaign Finance Transparency Bill Faces Hurdles Over $1 Million Technology Cost

The bill will face further votes in the House and Senate.

Legislature OKs Bill To Address ‘Dark Store' Tax Scheme, Measure To Lift Limits On Clean Syringes

Both bills are set up for final legislative approval.

Mainers Spotlight Impact Of Affordable Care Act, Signed 12 Years Ago Today

In the last decade, the national uninsured rate has dropped from more than 30 percent in 2013 to just under nine percent in 2021.

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Leading a Healthcare Organization during the Pandemic

Timothy J. Dentry, president and CEO of Northern Light Health spoke to students, faculty and members of the public.

100% of Husson Mental Health Counseling Students Pass NCE Exam

Passing this rigorous examination is a requirement for counselor licensure in many states.

Assault Lands 3-Month-Old In ICU; Augusta Man Arrested: Report

The infant's 20-year-old father was taken into custody and charged in connection with the August assault, according to a report.

Report Calls For Maine To Decriminalize Drugs, Outlines Dangers Of Punishing Substance Use

The study was produced by the ACLU of Maine and the Maine Center for Economic Policy.

U.S. Senate Hearings For Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson To Start Today

President Joe Biden’s pick for the U.S. Supreme Court will field questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee Monday.

New Art Exhibition at Husson: “Greenland Ice Sheet Imagined”

The exhibition at the Robert E. White Gallery features stark landscapes inspired by scientific papers and photos devoted to global warming

Beacon Podcast: The State House Floods And Some Bills Are Drowned

Sarah Austin of the Maine Center for Economic Policy joins the podcast this week to discuss the state budget.

‘Missed Opportunity': House Speaker Waters Down Affordable Housing Bill Under Pressure

The Labor and Housing Committee voted 8-3 on Wednesday to advance the bill to a floor vote in the Maine House.

Decline In Federal Grant Funding For Local Elections Criticized By Advocates

Experts say the $75 million is insufficient to fund local elections and leaves local election offices without resources make improvements.

Wheelchair Basketball Takes to the Court at Husson University

Event designed to help Husson students understand and appreciate the mobility challenges affecting the disabled community

‘The Civil Rights Issue Of Our Era': Tribal Sovereignty Bill Advances To Full Legislature

The bill would restore to the Wabanaki Nations in Maine the same rights that other federally recognized tribes in the U.S. have.

Maine Immigrant Rights Advocates Blast Biden's Continuation Of Trump Border Policy

The policy allows the U.S. to expel asylum seekers at the border without first hearing their claims.

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The Fifth Annual Walk for Warmth 5K

Proceeds to help ensure the homeless are protected from the elements

Previously Excluded Wabanaki Tribes Added To Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization

Rep. Chellie Pingree helped amend the 1994 Violence Against Women Act to include the Indigenous women of Maine.

Return Of Earmarks A Boon For Members Of Congress Facing Midterm Battles

Rep. Jared Golden’s re-election bid for the state’s Second Congressional District is considered a toss-up by election observers.

UMA : Maine Women's Hall Of Fame To Hold Induction Ceremony March 19, 2022 At 1:00 P.M.

The Maine Women's Hall of Fame 33rd Annual Induction Ceremonies will be held at the Farber Forum located in Jewett Hall on the Universit ...

UMA : Disasterologists At The Movies #DATM

UMA's Trauma-Informed Emergency Management Graduate Program invites you to Disasterologists at the Movies. Watch your favorite disaster ...

Kennebec Intra-District Schools Regional School Unit 2: Assistant Superintendent In RSU 2

Experience with K-12 curriculum, instruction and assessment and staff development Prior administrative experience preferred.

Maine House Kicks Off Floor Votes By Lifting Cap On Clean Syringes, Taxing ‘Dark Stores'

Beacon has a roundup of how progressive priorities fared this week in Augusta during initial floor votes by the legislature.

Handful Of House Dems Join With GOP To Vote Down Bill To Allow Fee On Vacant Second Homes

The bill, LD 1337, was defeated in the House on a 53-76 vote, likely dooming the measure for this session.