A Follow-Up by The Maine Mirror

On April 8, 2026, The Maine Mirror reported that a social media post from the Maine Department of Agriculture regarding LD 2094 was removed after nonpartisan questions were raised.

Newly obtained information adds another layer to the story.

The Maine Mirror can confirm that outreach sent directly to a department representative was not only delivered—but opened.

According to verified read receipt data, the email was viewed on April 8 at 4:23 PM.

As of this update—more than 48 hours later—no response has been provided.

No clarification.
No acknowledgment.
No engagement.

This is no longer a question of whether the department saw the inquiry.

They did.

The silence that follows raises a more pressing concern:

Why are straightforward, nonpartisan questions being left unanswered after confirmed review?

At a time when public trust relies on transparency and communication, the absence of response speaks just as loudly as any statement.

The Maine Mirror remains committed to documenting not just what is said—but what isn’t.

And when questions are seen, but not answered, the public deserves to know.