# This Day in Maine

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Episodes: 20

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This Day in Maine gathers together the news that matters to Mainers. The nightly show features stories from the award-winning Maine Public News team.

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## Episodes
- [Friday, July 31st, 2026: Sen. Collins says ICE agents will have bodycams by end of August; state distributes $30 million in federal funds to rural hospitals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/friday-july-31st-2026-sen-collins-says-ice-agents-will-have-bodycams-by-end-of-august-state-distributes-30-million-in-federal-funds-to-rural-hospitals) — 2026-07-31T21:52:22+00:00
- [Thursday, July 30, 2026: Beach to Beacon, Scarborough ICE facility](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/thursday-july-30-2026-beach-to-beacon-scarborough-ice-facility) — 2026-07-31T11:16:53+00:00
- [Wednesday, July 29th, 2026: Federal appeals court in Boston hears arguments about constitutionality of 2-year-old campaign finance law in Maine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/wednesday-july-29th-2026-federal-appeals-court-in-boston-hears-arguments-about-constitutionality-of-2-year-old-campaign-finance-law-in-maine) — 2026-07-29T22:47:04+00:00
- [Tuesday, July 28, 2026: New transmission line proposed for Maine; new state laws to go in effect](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/tuesday-july-28-2026-new-transmission-line-proposed-for-maine-new-state-laws-to-go-in-effect) — 2026-07-28T22:11:24+00:00
- [Monday, July 27th, 2026: A deep dive on Troy Jackson's political history; conservation groups protect 78,000 acres in Rangeley lakes region](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/monday-july-27th-2026-a-deep-dive-on-troy-jackson-s-political-history-conservation-groups-protect-78-000-acres-in-rangeley-lakes-region) — 2026-07-27T22:12:52+00:00
- [Friday, July 24th, 2026: Hannah Pingree calls on MaineHealth not to close birthing unit at Damariscotta hospital; Ogunquit rooster statue spat gains national attention](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/friday-july-24th-2026-hannah-pingree-calls-on-mainehealth-not-to-close-birthing-unit-at-damariscotta-hospital-ogunquit-rooster-statue-spat-gains-national-attention) — 2026-07-24T22:22:49+00:00
- [Thursday, July 23rd, 2026: Maine clergy condemn ICE killings; affordable housing increasingly out of reach for minimum wage workers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/thursday-july-23rd-2026-maine-clergy-condemn-ice-killings-affordable-housing-increasingly-out-of-reach-for-minimum-wage-workers) — 2026-07-23T22:07:02+00:00
- [Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026:  The Democratic competition to take on Republican Senator Susan Collins in November is down to two people](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/wednesday-july-22nd-2026-the-democratic-competition-to-take-on-republican-senator-susan-collins-in-november-is-down-to-two-people) — 2026-07-22T22:35:18+00:00
- [Tuesday, July 21, 2026: Which Maine Democrats qualified for the U.S. Senate nominating convention; ICE arrest data in Maine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/tuesday-july-21-2026-which-maine-democrats-qualified-for-the-u-s-senate-nominating-convention-ice-arrest-data-in-maine) — 2026-07-21T21:58:08+00:00
- [Monday, July 20, 2026: Troy Jackson appears primed to take Senate nomination; state will send 'affordability checks' this month](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/monday-july-20-2026-troy-jackson-appears-primed-to-take-senate-nomination-state-will-send-affordability-checks-this-month) — 2026-07-20T22:23:06+00:00
- [Friday, July 17th, 2026: ICE agent who allegedly shot Colombian man in Biddeford had violent past; immigrant communities grapple with loss](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/friday-july-17th-2026-ice-agent-who-allegedly-shot-colombian-man-in-biddeford-had-violent-past-immigrant-communities-grapple-with-loss) — 2026-07-17T22:31:58+00:00
- [Thursday, July 16, 2026: Wife of Durán Guerrero speaks for first time; Paige Loud withdraws from US Senate candidate selection](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/thursday-july-16-2026-wife-of-dur-n-guerrero-speaks-for-first-time-paige-loud-withdraws-from-us-senate-candidate-selection) — 2026-07-16T23:18:11+00:00
- [Wednesday, July 15th, 2026: Governor Janet Mills calls for reforming or abolishing ICE after an agent shot and killed a Colombian man Monday](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/wednesday-july-15th-2026-governor-janet-mills-calls-for-reforming-or-abolishing-ice-after-an-agent-shot-and-killed-a-colombian-man-monday) — 2026-07-15T23:01:03+00:00
- [Tuesday, July 14, 2026: Latest on fatal ICE shooting in Biddeford; federal agency says Woodland Pulp tragedy was preventable](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/tuesday-july-14-2026-latest-on-fatal-ice-shooting-in-biddeford-federal-agency-says-woodland-pulp-tragedy-was-preventable) — 2026-07-14T22:15:11+00:00
- [Monday, July 13, 2026: ICE agent fatally shoots man in Biddeford; protests erupt over federal immigration enforcement](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/monday-july-13-2026-ice-agent-fatally-shoots-man-in-biddeford-protests-erupt-over-federal-immigration-enforcement) — 2026-07-13T22:37:03+00:00
- [Friday, July 10, 2026: Platner officially withdraws from Senate race; transgender athlete initiative will not be on November ballot](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/friday-july-10-2026-platner-officially-withdraws-from-senate-race-transgender-athlete-initiative-will-not-be-on-november-ballot) — 2026-07-10T22:23:42+00:00
- [Thursday, July 9, 2026: Growing list of candidates to replace Platner; ferry service returns to Swan Island in Richmond](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/thursday-july-9-2026-growing-list-of-candidates-to-replace-platner-ferry-service-returns-to-swan-island-in-richmond) — 2026-07-09T22:36:33+00:00
- [Wednesday, July 8th, 2026: Tensions surface between Graham Platner campaign and state party leaders charged with replacing him on November ballot](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/wednesday-july-8th-2026-tensions-surface-between-graham-platner-campaign-and-state-party-leaders-charged-with-replacing-him-on-november-ballot) — 2026-07-08T22:39:05+00:00
- [Tuesday, July 7, 2026: Maine Democrats consider US Senate run amid Platner allegations; social media influencer sues after Bangor event with Vance](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/tuesday-july-7-2026-maine-democrats-consider-us-senate-run-amid-platner-allegations-social-media-influencer-sues-after-bangor-event-with-vance) — 2026-07-07T22:26:10+00:00
- [Monday, July 6, 2026: Maine Democratic Party leaders call on Platner to drop Senate bid amid new allegations; tick season in full swing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/monday-july-6-2026-maine-democratic-party-leaders-call-on-platner-to-drop-senate-bid-amid-new-allegations-tick-season-in-full-swing) — 2026-07-06T22:53:57+00:00
- [Thursday, July 2nd, 2026: Grid operator urges residents to curb electricity use amid spiking temperatures; searching for commercial uses for invasive green crabs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/thursday-july-2nd-2026-grid-operator-urges-residents-to-curb-electricity-use-amid-spiking-temperatures-searching-for-commercial-uses-for-invasive-green-crabs) — 2026-07-02T21:55:19+00:00
- [Wednesday, July 1st, 2026: Top Maine court hears arguments on trans athlete referendum; the difficult road ahead for burn survivors](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/wednesday-july-1st-2026-top-maine-court-hears-arguments-on-trans-athlete-referendum-the-difficult-road-ahead-for-burn-survivors) — 2026-07-01T22:24:20+00:00
- [Tuesday, June 30, 2026: Maine ACLU praises SCOTUS birthright citizenship decision; bracing for a mid-week heat wave](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/tuesday-june-30-2026-maine-aclu-praises-scotus-birthright-citizenship-decision-bracing-for-a-mid-week-heat-wave) — 2026-06-30T22:14:03+00:00
- [Monday, June 29, 2026: Poll shows Platner with narrow lead over Collins; Maine facing SNAP penalties](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/monday-june-29-2026-poll-shows-platner-with-narrow-lead-over-collins-maine-facing-snap-penalties) — 2026-06-29T22:26:36+00:00
- [Friday, June 26th, 2026: Maine surpassed housing construction goals last year; an in-depth look at the race for governor](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/friday-june-26th-2026-maine-surpassed-housing-construction-goals-last-year-an-in-depth-look-at-the-race-for-governor) — 2026-06-26T22:24:01+00:00
- [Thursday, June 25th, 2026: Platner unveils anti-corruption platform; what the bipartisan housing bill would mean for Maine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/thursday-june-25th-2026-platner-unveils-anti-corruption-platform-what-the-bipartisan-housing-bill-would-mean-for-maine) — 2026-06-25T22:09:44+00:00
- [Wednesday, June 24th, 2026:  Lewiston's MILL relocates to former textile factory offering fuller visitor experience](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/wednesday-june-24th-2026-lewiston-s-mill-relocates-to-former-textile-factory-offering-fuller-visitor-experience) — 2026-06-25T18:59:18+00:00
- [Tuesday, June 23, 2026: Unclaimed property checks headed to Mainers; petition submitted to tighten MaineCare rules](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/tuesday-june-23-2026-unclaimed-property-checks-headed-to-mainers-petition-submitted-to-tighten-mainecare-rules) — 2026-06-23T21:46:20+00:00
- [Monday, June 22, 2026: Mi'kmaq Nation doubles territory; Planned Parenthood endorses Graham Platner](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/monday-june-22-2026-mi-kmaq-nation-doubles-territory-planned-parenthood-endorses-graham-platner) — 2026-06-22T22:08:26+00:00
- [Thursday, June 18th, 2026: Citizen scientists monitor horseshoe crab populations; Maine's Congolese community revels in historic World Cup match](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/thursday-june-18th-2026-citizen-scientists-monitor-horseshoe-crab-populations-maine-s-congolese-community-revels-in-historic-world-cup-match) — 2026-06-18T22:16:06+00:00
- [Wednesday, June 17th, 2026:  Ranked-choice runoffs for several primary races pushed back because of issues with ballots](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/wednesday-june-17th-2026-ranked-choice-runoffs-for-several-primary-races-pushed-back-because-of-issues-with-ballots) — 2026-06-17T23:03:59+00:00
- [Tuesday, June 16, 2026: Ranked choice prep work ahead of schedule; a bad year for young moose population](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/tuesday-june-16-2026-ranked-choice-prep-work-ahead-of-schedule-a-bad-year-for-young-moose-population) — 2026-06-16T22:16:46+00:00
- [Monday, June 15, 2026: Second firefighter dies from injuries in Searsmont mill explosion; political ad spending in Maine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/monday-june-15-2026-second-firefighter-dies-from-injuries-in-searsmont-mill-explosion-political-ad-spending-in-maine) — 2026-06-15T21:35:56+00:00
- [Friday, June 12th, 2026: Jay data center plans on pause; South Portland to remove AI license plate reader cameras](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/friday-june-12th-2026-jay-data-center-plans-on-pause-south-portland-to-remove-ai-license-plate-reader-cameras) — 2026-06-12T21:39:32+00:00
- [Thursday, June 11th, 2026: Platner receives more primary votes than any Dem. Senate candidate in Maine history; legal battle continues over trans athlete referendum](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/thursday-june-11th-2026-platner-receives-more-primary-votes-than-any-dem-senate-candidate-in-maine-history-legal-battle-continues-over-trans-athlete-referendum) — 2026-06-11T22:21:07+00:00
- [Wednesday, June 10, 2026:  The winners of three high profile political races in Maine will be determined by ranked choice runoffs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/wednesday-june-10-2026-the-winners-of-three-high-profile-political-races-in-maine-will-be-determined-by-ranked-choice-runoffs) — 2026-06-10T23:27:10+00:00
- [Tuesday, June 9, 2026: Primary day in Maine; regulators approve temporary CMP rate cut](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/tuesday-june-9-2026-primary-day-in-maine-regulators-approve-temporary-cmp-rate-cut) — 2026-06-09T22:36:00+00:00
- [Monday, June 8, 2026: More Maine early voting data; regulators to hear from the public on proposed CMP rate changes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/monday-june-8-2026-more-maine-early-voting-data-regulators-to-hear-from-the-public-on-proposed-cmp-rate-changes) — 2026-06-08T22:08:07+00:00
- [Friday, June 6th, 2026: Graham Platner denies allegations that he was physically rough with former girlfriend after allegations published in New York Times](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/friday-june-6th-2026-graham-platner-denies-allegations-that-he-was-physically-rough-with-former-girlfriend-after-allegations-published-in-new-york-times) — 2026-06-05T22:09:32+00:00
- [Thursday, June 4th, 2026: Gubernatorial candidates sharpen attacks as primary nears; Maine nonprofit helps formerly incarcerated women build community](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/thursday-june-4th-2026-gubernatorial-candidates-sharpen-attacks-as-primary-nears-maine-nonprofit-helps-formerly-incarcerated-women-build-community) — 2026-06-04T22:21:34+00:00
- [Wednesday, June 3rd:  Maine Department of Transportation warns of major funding gaps in its work plan over the next two years](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/wednesday-june-3rd-maine-department-of-transportation-warns-of-major-funding-gaps-in-its-work-plan-over-the-next-two-years) — 2026-06-03T22:55:52+00:00
- [Tuesday, June 2, 2026: Community members urge Lincoln Hospital to keep birthing unit; early Maine voting data](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/tuesday-june-2-2026-community-members-urge-lincoln-hospital-to-keep-birthing-unit-early-maine-voting-data) — 2026-06-02T21:57:53+00:00
- [Monday, June 1, 2026: Maine Democrats quiet following latest Platner allegations; Robbins Lumber has resumed operations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/monday-june-1-2026-maine-democrats-quiet-following-latest-platner-allegations-robbins-lumber-has-resumed-operations) — 2026-06-01T22:10:44+00:00
- [Friday, May 29th, 2026: Dem. gubernatorial candidates release a slate of policy plans; Maine startup tries to revive state's canning industry](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/friday-may-29th-2026-dem-gubernatorial-candidates-release-a-slate-of-policy-plans-maine-startup-tries-to-revive-state-s-canning-industry) — 2026-05-29T22:25:27+00:00
- [Thursday, May 28th, 2026: Feds sue Maine over refusal to issue undercover plates to ICE; state seeks to apply aquatic herbicide in several lakes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/thursday-may-28th-2026-feds-sue-maine-over-refusal-to-issue-undercover-plates-to-ice-state-seeks-to-apply-aquatic-herbicide-in-several-lakes) — 2026-05-28T22:07:40+00:00
- [Wednesday, May 27th, 2026: Cumberland County DA new policy will treat pedestrian and bike crashes resulting in injury as potential civil or criminal violations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/wednesday-may-27th-2026-cumberland-county-da-new-policy-will-treat-pedestrian-and-bike-crashes-resulting-in-injury-as-potential-civil-or-criminal-violations) — 2026-05-27T22:45:21+00:00
- [Tuesday, May 26, 2026: Transgender student referendum disqualified from November ballot; Robbins Lumber fire ruled accidental](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/tuesday-may-26-2026-transgender-student-referendum-disqualified-from-november-ballot-robbins-lumber-fire-ruled-accidental) — 2026-05-26T22:08:08+00:00
- [Friday, May 22nd, 2026: Firefighter killed in Searsmont explosion laid to rest; Maine graduates navigate a confusing economic landscape](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/friday-may-22nd-2026-firefighter-killed-in-searsmont-explosion-laid-to-rest-maine-graduates-navigate-a-confusing-economic-landscape) — 2026-05-22T21:54:03+00:00
- [Thursday, May 21st, 2026: Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking Maine voter data; trans athlete referendum may not qualify for November ballot](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/thursday-may-21st-2026-federal-judge-dismisses-doj-lawsuit-seeking-maine-voter-data-trans-athlete-referendum-may-not-qualify-for-november-ballot) — 2026-05-21T22:26:02+00:00
- [Wednesday, May 20th, 2026:  Late Congressman Barney Frank remembered for intelligence and wit by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/wednesday-may-20th-2026-late-congressman-barney-frank-remembered-for-intelligence-and-wit-by-congresswoman-chellie-pingree) — 2026-05-20T23:04:58+00:00
- [Tuesday, May 19, 2026: Searsmont mill explosion latest; Maine beach towns optimistic about summer tourism season](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/tuesday-may-19-2026-searsmont-mill-explosion-latest-maine-beach-towns-optimistic-about-summer-tourism-season) — 2026-05-19T22:15:41+00:00
- [Monday, May 18, 2026: Robbins family members among those injured in Searsmont mill explosion; UMaine system tuition increases](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/monday-may-18-2026-robbins-family-members-among-those-injured-in-searsmont-mill-explosion-umaine-system-tuition-increases) — 2026-05-18T22:13:40+00:00
- [Friday, May 15th, 2026: Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill injures at least 10; ranked-choice alliances in the GOP gubernatorial primary](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/friday-may-15th-2026-explosion-at-searsmont-lumber-mill-injures-at-least-10-ranked-choice-alliances-in-the-gop-gubernatorial-primary) — 2026-05-15T22:21:32+00:00
- [Thursday, May 14th, 2026: Vice President JD Vance rallies in Bangor alongside Republican former governor Paul LePage, drawing supporters and protestors](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/thursday-may-14th-2026-vice-president-jd-vance-rallies-in-bangor-alongside-republican-former-governor-paul-lepage-drawing-supporters-and-protestors) — 2026-05-14T22:23:24+00:00
- [Wednesday, May 13th, 2026:  Maine Public Advocate launches legal challenge to $360 million dollar transmission line in New Hampshire that will be paid for, in part, by Maine electric customers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/wednesday-may-13th-2026-maine-public-advocate-launches-legal-challenge-to-360-million-dollar-transmission-line-in-new-hampshire-that-will-be-paid-for-in-part-by-maine-electric-customers) — 2026-05-13T22:14:58+00:00
- [Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Game warden dies in plane crash; Maine officials consider transgender athlete referendum signatures](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/tuesday-may-12-2026-game-warden-dies-in-plane-crash-maine-officials-consider-transgender-athlete-referendum-signatures) — 2026-05-12T21:44:10+00:00
- [Monday, May 11, 2026: Gerald Talbot dies at 94; Portland to unveil cruise ship outbreak prevention plans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/monday-may-11-2026-gerald-talbot-dies-at-94-portland-to-unveil-cruise-ship-outbreak-prevention-plans) — 2026-05-11T22:17:31+00:00
- [Friday, May 8th, 2026: Some GOP governor candidates embrace ranked-choice voting; Sen. Collins still evaluating Trump's $1 billion ballroom security proposal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/friday-may-8th-2026-some-gop-governor-candidates-embrace-ranked-choice-voting-sen-collins-still-evaluating-trump-s-1-billion-ballroom-security-proposal) — 2026-05-08T22:20:20+00:00
- [Thursday, May 7th, 2026: Sen. Collins discloses benign tremor condition; an in-depth look at the Democratic gubernatorial primary race](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/thursday-may-7th-2026-sen-collins-discloses-benign-tremor-condition-an-in-depth-look-at-the-democratic-gubernatorial-primary-race) — 2026-05-07T22:27:22+00:00
- [Wednesday, May 6th, 2026:  Scarborough officials to consider a moratorium on data centers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/wednesday-may-6th-2026-scarborough-officials-to-consider-a-moratorium-on-data-centers) — 2026-05-06T22:27:10+00:00
- [Tuesday, May 5, 2026: Gorham weighs proposed Amazon warehouse; Shalom Housing stabbing in Portland](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/tuesday-may-5-2026-gorham-weighs-proposed-amazon-warehouse-shalom-housing-stabbing-in-portland) — 2026-05-05T21:57:25+00:00
- [Monday, May 4, 2026: Planned Parenthood to resume use of abortion medication drug amid court battles; right whale protections](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/monday-may-4-2026-planned-parenthood-to-resume-use-of-abortion-medication-drug-amid-court-battles-right-whale-protections) — 2026-05-04T21:43:00+00:00
- [Friday, May 1st, 2026: Platner faces GOP attacks; Maine lawyers warn of erosion of rule of law](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/friday-may-1st-2026-platner-faces-gop-attacks-maine-lawyers-warn-of-erosion-of-rule-of-law) — 2026-05-01T21:27:53+00:00
- [Thursday, April 30th, 2026: Gov. Janet Mills suspends her Senate campaign, shaking up high-stakes race](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/thursday-april-30th-2026-gov-janet-mills-suspends-her-senate-campaign-shaking-up-high-stakes-race) — 2026-04-30T21:54:45+00:00
- [Wednesday, April 29, 2026: Legislature upholds data center moratorium veto; increasing interest in Canadian citizenship](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/wednesday-april-29-2026-legislature-upholds-data-center-moratorium-veto-increasing-interest-in-canadian-citizenship) — 2026-04-29T21:51:46+00:00
- [Tuesday, April 28, 2026: State lawmakers to return to Augusta for vetoed bills; Portland blocks Live Nation venue](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/tuesday-april-28-2026-state-lawmakers-to-return-to-augusta-for-vetoed-bills-portland-blocks-live-nation-venue) — 2026-04-28T21:47:02+00:00
- [Monday, April 27, 2026: Jay developer, environmental advocates react to data center moratorium veto; ranked choice primary endorsements](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/monday-april-27-2026-jay-developer-environmental-advocates-react-to-data-center-moratorium-veto-ranked-choice-primary-endorsements) — 2026-04-27T21:41:35+00:00
- [Friday, April 24th, 2026: Gov. Mills vetoes data center moratorium; GOP candidates address party convention](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/friday-april-24th-2026-gov-mills-vetoes-data-center-moratorium-gop-candidates-address-party-convention) — 2026-04-24T22:24:09+00:00
- [Thursday, April 23rd, 2026: Medical marijuana businesses get boost from Trump admin order; Vinalhaven community cleanup targets abandoned lobster traps](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/thursday-april-23rd-2026-medical-marijuana-businesses-get-boost-from-trump-admin-order-vinalhaven-community-cleanup-targets-abandoned-lobster-traps) — 2026-04-23T22:20:25+00:00
- [Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026: Gov. Mills signs expansion of free school meals; how a Maine poet confronts climate change anxiety through art](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/wednesday-april-22nd-2026-gov-mills-signs-expansion-of-free-school-meals-how-a-maine-poet-confronts-climate-change-anxiety-through-art) — 2026-04-22T22:20:58+00:00
- [Tuesday, April 21, 2026: Penobscot Bay islands face mail delivery problems; Maine's automatic record sealing bill](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/tuesday-april-21-2026-penobscot-bay-islands-face-mail-delivery-problems-maine-s-automatic-record-sealing-bill) — 2026-04-21T22:17:06+00:00
- [Monday, April 20, 2026: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers lose collecting bargaining rights; Gov. Mills and Graham Platner's contrasting campaign styles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/monday-april-20-2026-portsmouth-naval-shipyard-workers-lose-collecting-bargaining-rights-gov-mills-and-graham-platner-s-contrasting-campaign-styles) — 2026-04-20T22:08:34+00:00
- [Friday, April 17th, 2026: CMP to lower rates this summer but not by as much as advocates wanted; a roundup of housing policy changes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/friday-april-17th-2026-cmp-to-lower-rates-this-summer-but-not-by-as-much-as-advocates-wanted-a-roundup-of-housing-policy-changes) — 2026-04-17T22:22:38+00:00
- [Thursday, April 16th, 2026: State pauses MaineCare payments to hospitals due to budget shortfall; a roundup of Maine education policy changes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/thursday-april-16th-2026-state-pauses-mainecare-payments-to-hospitals-due-to-budget-shortfall-a-roundup-of-maine-education-policy-changes) — 2026-04-16T22:27:45+00:00
- [Wednesday, April 15th 2026: Some candidates running for office used tax day to present plans to restructure tax burden on Mainers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/wednesday-april-15th-2026-some-candidates-running-for-office-used-tax-day-to-present-plans-to-restructure-tax-burden-on-mainers) — 2026-04-15T22:12:07+00:00
- [Tuesday, April 14, 2026: State lawmakers consider transgender athlete referendum; Portland man sues ICE](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484/tuesday-april-14-2026-state-lawmakers-consider-transgender-athlete-referendum-portland-man-sues-ice) — 2026-04-14T21:54:37+00:00

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