Posts published in “Politics”

Photo Story: No Kings National Day of Protest in Bangor

Protests gathered on the side of the street at a ‘No Kings’ protest downtown on March 28 in Bangor, Maine. Hundreds of protestors were estimated to be in attendance. Photo by Tyler Bridges

Photo Story: No Kings National Day of Protest in Bangor

By Tyler Bridges and Obie Casperson on March 30, 2026

Anger directed toward the Trump administration has spurred vocalization from many on the political left, with activists showing concerns for recent executive orders. 24 degrees…

University of Maine System establishes Mitchell Name Review Task Force, requests public commentary

The main entrance to The George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions on Wednesday, March 18, 2025, in Orono, Maine. The center is a research facility dedicated to sustainability solutions across disciplines, housed in Norman Smith Hall on campus. Photo by Elora Griswold

University of Maine System establishes Mitchell Name Review Task Force, requests public commentary

By Elora Griswold on March 19, 2026

In early February, a representative from the University of Maine System (UMS) confirmed that a renaming process was being considered for programs associated with former…

Voting inaccuracies spurs revote for UMSG executive election

On Feb. 24, 2026, UMSG Senator Hazel Sparks gives her report stating she will be making Instagram posts on how to write and follow through on a resolution. File photo by Hailey Green

Voting inaccuracies spurs revote for UMSG executive election

The University of Maine Student Government (UMSG) released a statement relaying that the votes for the 2026 to 2027 Student Body President and Vice President…

Bangor City Councilor introduces ordinance to limit city employees’ ability to assist ICE

The front entrance to Bangor City hall on March 7, 2026. Photo by Noah Futris

Bangor City Councilor introduces ordinance to limit city employees’ ability to assist ICE

By Yoana Karageorgieva on March 9, 2026

Bangor city councilor Michael Beck is backing a new “Employee Authority in Immigration Matters” ordinance to be debated on the Bangor City Council floor this…

University of Maine theatre professor Amy Roeder runs for State Senate

Maine State Senate candidate and UMaine theatre professor Amy Roeder speaks at a November 2025 UMaine Graduate Workers Union event. Photo by Elora Griswold

University of Maine theatre professor Amy Roeder runs for State Senate

By Yoana Karageorgieva on March 9, 2026

For the past three years, Democrat Amy Roeder has represented Bangor’s 23 District in the Maine House of Representatives. Her term ends this year and…