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A volunteer effort to support Acadia and the National Park System. We are not park employees, only supporters who care a whole awful lot.

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Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · Mar 1

Can't let Yosemite and Joshua Tree stand alone in their distress signals! Solidarity from the right coast.

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Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · 1m

Love this resistance work from the Artists' Rapid Response Team (ARRT)! 💙💚
#Inspired #UseYourGifts

Posters in Acadia made by the Artists' Rapid Response team that say:

"Is Acadia Wabanaki Land? You don't need to know! Sign removed"

"How is cleaning mate changing Acadia? You don't need to know! Sign removed"

"Why protect Acadia's plants? You don't need to know! Sign removed"

A poster that says "Why protect Acadia's plants? You don't need to know! Sign removed" in front of a trail marker

A poster that says "Why protect Acadia's plants? You don't need to know! Sign removed" in front of a leave-no-trace market

A man with a fist raised in front of the ocean, holding a sign that says "How is climate changing Acadia? You don't need to know! Sign removed"

Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · 34m

Same as how Trump voted by mail in at least three elections and now wants to dismantle it. They always pull the ladder up behind themselves once they reach the top!

Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · 1h

H/T @mainedems.bsky.social on IG. Don't be a Laurel.

#NoOn1 #MaineHasSafeElectionsAlready

An IG post that says, "Laurel Libby voted early to make sure you can't. Don't let hypocrisy win. Vote no on question one."

The image shows a post made by Laurel Libby that says "Early voting starts today! I visited city of Auburn today to cast my ballot, and of course get my official 'I voted' sticker. Yes on one to pass voter ID."

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Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · 12h

Another hit from @ellecordova.bsky.social on IG 🧟🎃😱
(Not sure she still uses B'sky...)

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Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · 1d

"This is part of the administration’s nationwide effort to deny climate science and erase the parts of American history that they simply don’t like.

It is beyond troubling — and we shouldn’t stand for it."

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Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you, Rep. Friedmann!

"Today, I sent a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum condemning the recent removal of educational signage from Acadia National Park." (Continued below because we ran out of room.)

A letter from Rep Gary Friedmann and others condemning the removal of signage from Acadia.

The signatory page of Rep Friedmann's letter

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Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · 1d

You as well- we'll get through this and make a better world on the other side!

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Pine Tree Activism📎 @pinetreeactivism.org · 1d

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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 · 5d

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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Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · 1d

@aroostookdemocrats.bsky.social, what did you think of @grahamformaine.bsky.social? Think he has a shot in the County? (I know you can't endorse anyone.)

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Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · 1d

🍂 During the shutdown, and until staffing is back at capacity, I'd say you can't beat a trip up the Bold Coast Scenic Byway if you don't mind a little extra drive east. Lots of beautiful stops along the way.
www.downeastacadia.com/road-trips/scenicbyways/boldCoast/

We appreciate you!! 🌊💙💚🌲

Bold Coast National Scenic Byway Discover | DownEast Acadia | Places to Go

Easily accessed along the Bold Coast Scenic Byway, the area is defined by its rugged landscape and working waterfronts.

www.downeastacadia.com

Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · 1d

Also: MattDunlapforUSCongress.com

HOME | Matt Dunlap for US Congress

Matt Dunlap is running for Maine’s 2nd congressional district because we deserve a representative who will put Mainers above politics – and who won’t cave to Trump.

MattDunlapforUSCongress.com

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Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · 1d

Junior Rangers, we have a solid challenger for Fools' Golden! Who's with us? 🤘

Collins Watch @collinswatch.bsky.social · 1d

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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Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · 2d

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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Activate Maine💪🗓️ @activatemaine.bsky.social · 2d

Support government workers! This #shutdown is what #democrats need to fight #republicans! We don’t have the #vote but we have each other. #mutualaid #maine #organize #fight

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Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · 3d

Yeah, Washington Times is their far-right rag. A little more credible in straight reporting, but extreme right in editorializing.
mediabiasfactcheck.com/washington-t...

Washington Times - Bias and Credibility

QUESTIONABLE SOURCE A questionable source exhibits one or more of the following: extreme bias, consistent promotion of propaganda/conspiracies, poor or no

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Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · 3d

www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/oc...
Soooo to recap:
This happened right before the Question 1 vote.
It was first reported in The Maine Wire.
They were "found" in the Amazon package by a Newburgh town official.

Heeeere, fishy fishy fishy! 🐟🐟🐟

Maine GOP calls for federal investigation of state ballots found in resident’s Amazon package

Maine GOP state lawmakers are asking Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel for a federal investigation into an incident involving state ballots that were found in an Amazon customer’s...

www.washingtontimes.com

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Jason Wise @jasonjourneyman.bsky.social · 3d

If @resistancerangers.bsky.social are asking us not to visit the parks right now, maybe we should listen. ❤️‍🩹 #shutdownstories

Also support all your local “friends of” nonprofit environmental organization, for National parks and beyond! 💚

#archesnationalpark #moab #governmentshutdown #nationalparks

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Late Night Anti-Fascists @latenightafa.bsky.social · 4d

TGI(stfu)F. Learn the script.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 7d

The Susan Collins Concern Meter is registering a 10 on this one. This is a BFD in Maine. Couldn’t be a worse time.

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Texas Paul @realtexaspaul.com · 7d

The meeting with our senior military leadership was exactly what I feared. DO NOT PANIC!

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 7d

Sending thoughts & prayers to the war-ravaged city of Portland, Oregon now under siege from attack by Antifa & other domestic terrorists. Take solace in dear leader's words: "Nothing bad can happen. It can only good happen." (and "DON'T TAKE TYLENOL"). Let the healing begin...

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Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · 7d

Nuthin' at all.

a man wearing glasses and a party hat is sitting in front of a desk with the word death written on it

Alt: a man wearing glasses and a party hat is sitting in front of a desk with the word death written on it

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Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · 7d

Today is an excellent day to provide feedback.

www.hud.gov

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Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · 7d

The website only sells bleach and syringes. One star. Would not use again.

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Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · 7d

I swear the timeline is unraveling. I'm sorry, I just need a moment to process the abject stupidity of this week.

What do we think- will TrumpRx sell anything other than injectable bleach?

PBS News @pbsnews.org · 7d

President Donald Trump’s administration is launching a website for consumers to buy drugs directly instead of going through insurance, his press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed. https://to.pbs.org/3Ku0pL1

WATCH LIVE: Trump announces ‘TrumpRx,’ a direct-to-consumer drug website

President Donald Trump’s administration is launching a website for consumers to buy drugs directly instead of going through insurance.

www.pbs.org

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