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As oral arguments got underway in a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case involving the rights of unhoused people, over 70 people rallied at Monument Square in Portland on Monday to denounce the criminalization of homelessness. The case originates in the small city of Grants Pass, Oregon, which has barred sleeping or camping on city property. […] The post As high court takes up landmark case, Mainers denounce criminalization of homelessness appeared first on Maine Morning Star.

Former candidates from the Midcoast have added their voices to a heated debate over a bill that would dramatically change how Maine awards electoral votes for President.

By: Evan Popp - Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on Thursday disqualified Donald Trump from the state’s primary in a …

The Maine House and Senate voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday evening to pass legislation to allow the Wabanaki to access past and future federal laws meant to benefit Indigenous nations, a monumental step forward for a campaign to reinforce tribal sovereignty that came despite staunch opposition from Gov. Janet Mills. 

Beacon reporter Evan Popp contributed reporting to this story. Members of Maine’s recovery community expressed disappointment after a handful of Democrats in the Maine Senate joined with most Republicans to vote down a bill Tuesday that would have allowed municipalities to open harm reduction health centers, also known as safe injection sites, a proven tool to