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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

4 hours ago in Local

Four Face Felony Drug Trafficking Charges After Raid at Augusta Home

DEA agents and Augusta Police raided the residence on Tuesday.

5 hours ago in Local

New Hampshire Man Charged for Reportedly Leaving Crash that Injured Highway Worker

Police say the driver continued without stopping.

7 hours ago in Local

Citgo will reduce emissions, fund research into harmful effects from South Portland petroleum tanks

Citgo says its reducing emissions at its petroleum tanks in South Portland over concerns about potential health issues linked to the tanks.

National Headlines

6 days ago in National

Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future

The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.

7 days ago in National

Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail

Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.

1 week ago in National

The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

1 week ago in National

Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.