The Suspected Source of the Hacked and Leaked Fox News Tucker Carlson Clips Reported
Internal videos from when Tucker Carlson was at Fox were leaked to the media through Vice News and Media Matters for America. Here is one of the videos called "FOXLEAKS," which Media Matters for America says "is a previously unreported behind-the-scenes video obtained by Media Matters." Media Matters is left-leaning and focuses on conservative media. It was established in 2004.
Read full story2023 Memorial Day Parades, Ceremonies, and Events In Maine
Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor those who have died while serving our country. Many towns around Maine will be having parades, memorials, and events to honor those we have lost, and here are the details and times if you would like to attend one of them. 🇺🇸
Read full storyThings to Do in Maine the Weekend of May 27th and 28th
Welcome to another edition of Things to Do in Maine: Weekend Edition. As another month comes to a close, there is certainly no shortage of events going on around Maine this weekend. With the holiday weekend, there are also parades and ceremonies for Memorial Day, and I have put together a separate list for those, so keep an eye out. This weekend, there is something for everyone, from plant sales to flea markets, indoor yard sales, and much more There is also an ATV ride and the Great New England Seacoast Food Truck Festival, and you can head to Millinocket to welcome the Summit Project with signs, smiles, and unwavering support as they continue to honor Maine's fallen service members.
Read full storyLawsuit Filed Challenging Biden Admin Censoring First Amendment Rights Of People Injured by COVID Vaccines
The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) is a nonpartisan and nonprofit civil rights group that was founded to protect constitutional freedoms from being violated by state and federal agencies.
Read full storyThings To Know About Planning A Visit to Acadia National Park With Recent Entrance Fee Increases
Memorial Day weekend is considered the start of summer, and here in Maine, Acadia National Park is a favorite spot for summer visitors to Maine. According to visitation numbers for 2022, there were 3,970,260 visitors to Acadia National Park. Acadia continues to be one of the top ten most visited national parks.
Read full storyWeekend Crime News From Maine
According to the Expatriate Group, Maine is the second-safest state in the US, with an overall safety score of 66.95. Of course, that doesn't mean that Maine doesn't have its share of crime, and here is a roundup of some of the latest instances of crime in the state from the weekend.
Read full storyHigh School Now Says Senior Female Track Athlete Didn't Give Thumbs Down to Transgender Athlete After Losing Qualifier
Over the weekend, the CIF-North Coast Section Meet of Champions held the annual state championship qualifier. The meet determines which high school athletes will go to California's track and field championships, representing the CIF-North Coast Section. Senior Adeline Johnson was knocked out of her chance to participate in the qualifier by transgender athlete Athena Ryan, who went from fourth to second in the final 100 meters of the 1600-meter race. Only the top three finishers advance to next week's state championships.
Read full storyThings to Do This Weekend in Maine May 20 and May 21
Welcome to another edition of the weekly roundup of things to do this weekend in Maine. Whether you are looking for something to do with the kids or just want to get out of the house and do something, you should check out the listings and see what interests you. This weekend there is again no shortage of craft fairs to choose from, along with a mini golf challenge, a beach 5k, touch a truck, a bike rodeo, the 43rd annual Bonny Eagle car show, a ten-mile yard sale, motorcycle runs, and much more. If you are hosting an event or fundraiser and would like it listed please send the info to TheMaineWriter @gmail.com You can also send any press releases to me at that email. Have a wonderful weekend everyone! 😊
Read full storyDemocrats Introduce Legislation for Reparations and Medicare For All
Missouri Democrat Representative Cory Bush introduced Resolution 414 on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, which seeks $14 trillion in reparations to close the black-white wealth gap. The resolution recognizes that the United States has a moral and legal obligation to provide reparations for the enslavement of Africans and its lasting harm on the lives of millions of black people in the United States.
Read full story7th Grader in Massachusetts Ordered to Remove His T-shirt Saying There Are Only Two Genders
Liam Morrison is a seventh-grade student on the honor roll at Nichols Middle School in Middleborough, Massachusetts. On March 21, 2023, Liam wanted to share his beliefs that there are only two genders by wearing a t-shirt to school that was black with white writing, and all it said was that there are only two genders. The school principal and a school counselor pulled Liam out of class and ordered him to remove his shirt. Liam was polite and said he was not going to do that, and the principal told him he had to remove his shirt or he would not be able to return to class. Liam asked why he had to remove his t-shirt, and the principal told him some students had complained about his shirt and said it made them upset. Liam politely refused, and the principal called his father and explained what was going on. Liam's father came to school and picked him up, and he left school, missing the rest of his classes for the day.
Read full storyIt's National Police Week and Two Democrat House Representatives Voted Against a Resolution Honoring Police
This week is National Police Week, which started back in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the following week as Police Week.
Read full storyUPDATE: Legislation Would Allow the Homeless to Enter Places for Shelter and Not Be Charged With Trespass
UPDATE: Republican State Senator Stacey Guerin, who represents the Penobscot towns of Bradford, Charlestown, Corinna, Corinth, Dexter, Exeter, Garland, Glenburn, Hudson, Kenduskeag, and Levant, and all Piscataquis County municipalities and unorganized territories, announced an update to Maine legislation LD 1949 this morning on the radio show The Voice of Maine with George Hale and Ric Tyler. Senator Guerin said that due to public backlash, the bill has been placed on leave to withdraw.
Read full storyTwo Bills in Maine on Gender Affirming Healthcare for Transgender Youth With One Not Requiring Parental Consent
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Friday on two bills introduced by the Maine legislature that deal with gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth in Maine. According to a study released by the Williams Institute at UCLA in June 2022, it is estimated that the number of children in Maine ages 13–17 who identify as transgender is 1,200.
Read full storyEnvironmental Protection Agency Announces New Carbon Emissions Limits for Fossil Fuel Fired Power Plants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new carbon pollution standards Thursday for coal- and natural gas-fired power plants. The new standards the EPA is putting forward will require power plants to capture 90% of carbon emissions by 2038.
Read full storyThings to Do In Maine the Weekend of May 13th & 14th
Happy Mother's Day weekend to all the moms out there! 💐. It's another weekend chock full of things to do around Maine. There are craft fairs to check out, along with some bean suppers and quite a few plant sales, so you can add to your gardens and get something for Mom. There are two canoe/kayak races, one in Caribou and the other in Sebec, and if you like wrestling, there is a pro-wrestling event going on in Dover-Foxcroft that you might want to check out. Enjoy the weekend, everyone!
Read full storyTitle 42 to End Today as Maine is Dealing With an Influx of Migrants
Title 42, which was first put in place in March 2020, gave the government the authority to quickly remove migrants at the borders, and with the end of it at 11:59 p.m. tonight, there is expected to be a large wave of migrants crossing the borders.
Read full storyThe First Ever Congestion Pricing Plan in the U.S. Was Just Approved by the Biden Administration
It is going to get more expensive to drive your vehicle into Manhattan. On Friday, May 5, 2023, the Federal Highway Administration approved the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority's environmental assessment, which means that New York will now be able to charge drivers for entering Central Manhattan during the busiest times to try and reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and encourage people to use public transportation. New York City Mayor Eric Adams says congestion pricing is about more than just reducing traffic; it will also allow for investing in the transit system and cleaning up the air in the most polluted communities. The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it will take them a year to get the congestion pricing plan fully set up, with the goal of having it in place for the second quarter of 2024.
Read full storyThings To Do in Maine the Weekend of May 6th and 7th
As we welcome a new month, there is definitely no shortage of things to do this weekend around Maine. There are plenty of craft fairs where you can pick up a nice gift for mom for Mother's Day next weekend; there are also a few car shows, a lobster festival, baked bean dinners and pancake breakfasts, and much more. Have a great weekend.
Read full storyTransgender Cyclist Wins International Women's Road Race
The Tour of the Gila is a five-stage bike race that was held in New Mexico for the 36th year on April 26-April 30th, 2023. This year's winner was 27-year-old Austin Killips. Killips is transgender, and this has again caused the question to come up as to whether or not biological males have an advantage in women's sports. Current standings in the rankings for Killips.
Read full storyLawsuit Filed Over the Let's Go Brandon Slogan
A lawsuit has just been filed by an attorney with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression in U.S. District Court over the free speech of two students. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to defending and sustaining the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought—the most essential qualities of liberty.
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