Public Records, Campaign Finance, and a Changing Paper Trail: New Questions Emerge Following the Lebanon Republican Nomination
New public records and campaign materials have expanded The Maine Mirror’s ongoing investigation into the Lebanon and Acton Republican nomination. This follow-up documents newly identified campaign connections, public statements, and unanswered questions while remaining grounded in the public record.
Lebanon & Acton Republican Nomination: What Public Records Show—and What Questions Remain
Public records, campaign communications, and newly reviewed text-message screenshots provide additional context surrounding questions raised about the Republican nomination process for the Maine House seat representing Acton and Lebanon. This investigation distinguishes verified facts from publicly made allegations and invites responses from those involved.
The Maine Mirror Deep Dive Podcast | Episode 011: Can Maine Still Disagree Without Silencing One Another?
What began as a political social media post became something much larger. In Episode 011 of The Maine Mirror Deep Dive Podcast, we explore the documented events surrounding the Maine GOP’s crayon post, the conversations it sparked across party lines, and the broader questions it raises about respectful disagreement, transparency, journalism, and whether Maine can still engage in meaningful public dialogue without silencing opposing voices.
Ryan Michaels, Kristina Parker, and the Comment That Disappeared | Can Maine Still Disagree Without Silencing One Another?
After questioning the timing of the Maine Republican Party’s crayon post following the Biddeford ICE shooting, Ryan Michaels invited Republicans to share their perspectives. The resulting discussion crossed party lines, until one respectful response was deleted and its author blocked. This feature examines the original posts, the public reactions, and what they reveal about political discourse, accountability, and whether respectful disagreement still has a place in Maine.