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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 10h

Hey @wnba.com: pay them what you owe them!

We’re proud of our unions’ solidarity with the WNBPA as they fight for their fair share and a strong new contract ✊

The US’s biggest pro women’s sports unions have found strength together

For NWSL and WNBA players’ unions, collective actions have been key to their successes in wholly different sports

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Collins Watch @collinswatch.bsky.social · 1d

Angus King, a big talker who likes to invoke Joshua Chamberlain but has more in common with Neville, votes to capitulate to Trump for at least the sixth time. #MEpolitics

Senate Press Gallery @senatepress.bsky.social · 1d

Dem/Independent senators voting in favor: Cortez Masto, Fetterman, & King.

GOP Senator Paul voted No.

Senator Cruz did not vote.

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Aroostook County Democrats @aroostookdemocrats.bsky.social · 11h

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 1d

Some cases take on outsized importance, with issues that transcend the decision the parties ask the courts to make. This is one of those cases. The stakes are high: the integrity of the Justice Department and the ability of a president to corrupt the rule of law. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

The Slow Death Facing The Comey Prosecution

This morning at 10 a.m., former FBI Director Jim Comey was arraigned in federal court.

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Aroostook County Democrats @aroostookdemocrats.bsky.social · 1d

Trump has declared War on We The People.

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Aroostook County Democrats @aroostookdemocrats.bsky.social · 1d

OMG JAMES COMEY hired PATRICK efffin! FITZGERALD! This is going to be a Master Class in criminal procedure that Trump's "Car Accident" lawyer is never going to survive. Get out the Pop Corn!🍿🍿🍿🍷🍸

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uckfayumptray @uckfayumptray.bsky.social · 1d

250 years ago this week delegates from thirteen colonies were meeting to figure out how to maintain their rights as Englishmen in the face of a tyrant who disregarded them.

Guess what happened...

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Aroostook County Democrats @aroostookdemocrats.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks make sense

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Pine Tree Activism📎 @pinetreeactivism.org · 1d

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SAT OCT 18, 2025
NO KINGS MAINE
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Official as listed NO KINGS Maine events as of Oct 8.
Sat weeklies may become NO KINGS events.
Towns added when announced.

Remember when protesting:
#NONViolenceIsPOWER
#EveryEffortCounts
#OPPOSE

UPDATED: NEW TOWNS & TIMES!

On October 18, millions of us are rising again to
show the world: America has no kings, and
The Power Belongs to the People.

NO KINGS MAINE EVENTS
Official as listed NO KINGS events in Maine. UPDATED Oct 8, 9:15AM.

Auburn: 12-2:00PM - Court St, Longley Bridge, Auburn
Augusta: 1-3:00PM - Rt 202 Memorial Bridge, Augusta
Bangor: 12-2:00PM - Broadway Park, Bangor
Bath: 1-2:00PM - Sagadahoc Bridge, Bath
Belfast: 2-5:00PM - Steamboat Landing, 34 Commerical St, Belfast
Bridgton: 12-2:00PM - Shorey Park, Main St, Bridgton
Brunswick: 11:30-12:30PM - Maine Street Mall & Gazebo, Brunswick
Calais: 11-12:30PM - Flatiron Park, North & Main St, Calais
Cherryfield: 12-2:00PM - Stewart Park, US Rt 1 & Main St, Cherryfield
Conway NH: 12-2:00PM – 4 Corners, NH 16 & NH 153, Conway NH
Dexter: 12-1:00PM - 2 Post Office Rd/1 Church St, Dexter
Ellsworth: 12-1:30PM – Ellsworth City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth
Farmington: 11-12:30PM - 196 Main St, Farmington
Freeport: 8-11:00AM - 134 Main St (Main & School Sts), Freeport
Houlton: 11-12:00PM – North St near Domino's/Walgreens, Houlton
Lubec: 11-12:00PM - Washington St & Main St, Lubec
Machias: 12-1:00PM - 16 O'Brien Ave, bottom of College Hill, Machias
Ogunquit: 12-1:00PM – US Rt 1 in front of Post Office, Ogunquit
Oxford Hills: 11-1:00PM - Fair St, Norway & Main St, South Paris
Portland: 1:30-3:00PM - Deering Oaks Park, State St & Park, Portland
Portsmouth NH: 1-3:00PM - Market Square. Portsmouth NH
Presque Isle: 10-11:30AM - 1 North St, Presque Isle
Rockland: 12-1:00PM – Chapman Park, 294 Main St, Rockland
Rumford: 12-1:00PM - Rumford Info Center, Rt 2, Rumford
Saco: 10-12:00PM - Saco Transportation Center, 138 Main St, Saco
Sanford: 1-3:00PM - Sanford City Hall, 919 Main St, Sanford
South Portland: 11-12:00PM - Erskine Park, B'way & Waterman, SoPo
Southwest Harbor: 11-12:30PM - 315 Main St, Southwest Harbor
Vinalhaven: 9-11:00AM - Bandstand, Main St, Vinalhaven
Waterville: 10-12:00PM - March> UU Church, 69 Silver St, Water…

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Collins Watch @collinswatch.bsky.social · 1d

Susan Collins and her allies (Newsmax donated to her super PAC last cycle) are trying to find a way to plausibly argue that, when the shutdown ends, she was the one who "solved" it.

They pulled the same ploy in 2013. Got debunked (tinyurl.com/2f7kd9fu) but too many outlets played along. #MEpolitics

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Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · 4d

Via Friends of Acadia! 💙 #SupportShadowSystems

We know many visitors want to support Acadia by purchasing a park pass, but simply have no way of doing so right now. In lieu of a pass, visitors can support Acadia by donating the value of an entrance fee at:

friendsofacadia.org/membership-g...

Via Friends of Acadia: during the shutdown, Acadia National Park is unable to collect entrance fees. This puts significant park revenue, essential for next year's operations, at risk. Visitors can help support Acadia by donating the value of an entrance fee at: friendsofacadia.org/entrance

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Pine Tree Activism📎 @pinetreeactivism.org · 3d

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MON, SEPT 6, 8:00PM ET
ACLU: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
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Before you hit the streets for NO KINGS Oct 18:
Know your rights when protesting, protest safety, and de-escalation training.

#NONViolenceIsPower
#OPPOSE & #RESIST
#EveryEffortCounts

ACLU @aclu.org · 7d

We’re taking to the streets across the nation on October 18 to protest the Trump administration’s abuse of executive power.

Join us on October 6 at 8pm ET to make sure you’re prepared to protest safely. RSVP at aclu.org/KYRtraining_oct6

Black graphic with white and orange text: "Know your rights before you hit the streets. Virtual training, Monday, October 6 at 8:00 pm ET. We'll cover your rights when protesting, protest safety, and de-escalation training."

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Aroostook County Democrats @aroostookdemocrats.bsky.social · 3d

Ask yourself WHY is the ultra right wing zealot, Leonard Leo, spending so much money trying to kill Absentee Voting in Maine??

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Aroostook County Democrats @aroostookdemocrats.bsky.social · 3d

RCV is well suited for this primary race. We sure can’t complain that we don’t have good choices. Good luck with your campaign.

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Aroostook County Democrats @aroostookdemocrats.bsky.social · 3d

Welcome to the fray David!💙

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David Evans @evansformaine.bsky.social · 3d

Yes. And also. Chiropractors and Shucks Maine Lobster? Fascinating combination.

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Aroostook County Democrats @aroostookdemocrats.bsky.social · 3d

He may be the uniter. He may be the guy who drills down to the bedrock here. So, yes he has a shot at the County. If we are smart and can listen to his adept translation. He’s using a a language both sides seem to understand. Hope is springing eternal up here right now!

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Collins Watch @collinswatch.bsky.social · 3d

NEW: Matt Dunlap is in! State Auditor and former Maine Secretary of State running against Jared Golden in the Democratic primary for Maine's second congressional district. #MEpolitics

We Can Do Better Than Bad and Worse | Dunlap For Congress

YouTube video by Matt

www.youtube.com

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Collins Watch @collinswatch.bsky.social · 3d

Seven years ago today Susan Collins voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh, breaking her pledge to block any Sup Ct nominees who posted a danger to Roe. The rest is history. Never forget. #MEpolitics

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Aroostook County Democrats @aroostookdemocrats.bsky.social · 3d

Ask yourself “Why does Leonard Leo want to destroy Absentee voting in Maine?”

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Aroostook County Democrats @aroostookdemocrats.bsky.social · 8d