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Wednesday Call & Topics

Matt Gagnon criticized Shena Bellows for her stance on voter data, arguing that her claim of protecting voter privacy is misleading. He highlighted that voter data is publicly accessible and that the Department of Justice has the authority to request it under the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. Gagnon also pointed out Bellows’ selective reading of the Constitution, noting that while states control election administration, Congress can regulate federal elections. He suggested Bellows’ actions are a political stunt and that she is unlikely to succeed in her resistance. The conversation also touched on the political landscape in Maine, with Gagnon and a caller discussing the potential impact of different candidates on state policies.

Local Headlines

20 hours ago in Local

Dexter Police Searching for Missing Man

Officers say 35-year-old Kirt Cookson was last seen around 5 p.m. Tuesday

20 hours ago in Local

Man Reportedly Wielding Knife Killed by Police at Home in Hartford

The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office says they were sent to search a home on Main Street

21 hours ago in Local

Man Safe After Dramatic Rescue at Great Falls in Auburm

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National Headlines

9 hours ago in National

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9 hours ago in National, Trending

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10 hours ago in National

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1 day ago in National

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