Augusta|News|
Progressives Join Maine Legislature As Democrats Maintain Trifecta
Voters kept open a path for progressive policy goals like expanding workers’ rights and fighting the housing, overdose and climate crises.
Maine Beacon, News Partner
- Augusta, ME
- Website
Beacon is a website and podcast created by the Maine People’s Alliance to highlight the experiences of everyday Mainers, share information about the political and policy processes that affect Maine people and promote a progressive worldview based on community, fairness and investing in the future.
Posting Activity
Augusta|News|
Dozens Of MPA-Endorsed Progressives Win Seats In Maine Legislature
The election raised the prospects for action during the upcoming session on housing, workers’ rights, the environment and other issues.
Across Maine, ME|News|
Pingree Wins Reelection While Maine's 2nd District Race May Be Heading To RCV Runoff
A runoff is triggered in Maine when no candidate in a federal race with more than two contenders gets over 50% in the initial vote count.
Portland, ME|News|
Facing Massive Corporate Opposition, Portland Increases Tenant Protections But Not Minimum Wage
Portland voters also approved six changes to their city charter, but voted against a hotly disputed change to city governance.
Augusta|News|
Federal Board Rules Chipotle Violated Labor Law, Should Re-Open Augusta Location
A board order also says Chipotle must post a notice to its employees around the country that its conduct in closing the store broke the law.
Augusta|News|
Patients Frustrated Over Upcoming Closure Of MaineHealth Long COVID Clinic
The decision to close the clinic was announced by MaineHealth in early October.
Across Maine, ME|News|
Mills Elected For Second Term As Mainers Reject LePage's Comeback Bid
Mills, a Democrat who was first elected in 2019, won comfortably, receiving 55.2% of the vote.
Augusta|News|
How LePage And Mills Differ On Housing, Child Care And The Gender Wage Gap
The rising cost of living and the housing crisis are critical issues for Maine voters, the Beacon reports.
Augusta|News|
With ‘Democracy Itself' On The Ballot, Biden Warns Of ‘Path To Chaos' By Election Deniers
"As I’ve said before, you can’t love your country only when you win," the president said last week in Washington D.C.
Augusta|News|
LePage Attorney Leading Anti-Affirmative Action Cases Pending In Supreme Court
During the hearing, supporters of affirmative action rallied on the steps of the Supreme Court.
Augusta|News|
In Contrast To Mills, LePage Continues To Oppose Broad Distribution Of Narcan
LePage doubled down on his opposition to funding widespread distribution of the opioid overdose reversal.
Augusta|News|
Meet The Legislative Candidates Who Denied Or Questioned The 2020 Election Results
Nearly 30 Republicans running for state legislature in Maine have spread Donald Trump’s "Big Lie" that the 2020 election was fraudulent.
Augusta|News|
Our Power Delivers Signatures To Trigger 2023 Referendum On Consumer-Owned Utility
The group is looking to place an initiative on the November 2023 ballot to replace Maine’s unpopular investor-owned utilities.
Augusta|News|
An Alaska Court Ruling Could Open Door For Expanding Ranked-Choice Voting In Maine
Advocates of the system say that the Alaska opinion could be used to reexamine whether ranked-choice voting can take place in all elections.
Augusta|News|
Podcast: Why Are Maine Kids' Test Scores Dropping, And Should We Care?
The Beacon team also looks at the history of the Christian Civic League and why its profile has risen in this election.
Augusta|News|
LePage Refuses To Say Whether He'll Continue To Fully Fund Public Education
He did not give a clear commitment at the debate, but instead questioned how school administrators determine the cost of essential programs.
Augusta|News|
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.
Augusta|News|
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.
Augusta|News|
More First-Time Voters With Disabilities Use Maine's Online Voting System
The state launched the Accessible Absentee Ballot during the pandemic in 2020.
Augusta|News|
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.