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Maine Joins Compact to Bypass Electoral College
Maine will become the latest to join a multistate effort to elect the president by popular vote with the Democratic governor’s announcement Monday that she’s letting the proposal become law without her signature. Under the proposed compact, each state would allocate all its electoral votes to whoever wins the national popular vote for president, regardless of how individual states voted in an election. But the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is on hold for now—and won’t play a role in the upcoming November election, the AP reports.
Gov. Janet Mills said she understands there are different facets to the debate. Opponents point out that the role of small states like Maine could be diminished if the Electoral College ends, while proponents point out that two of the past four presidents have been elected through the Electoral College system despite losing the national popular vote. Without a ranked voting system, Mills said she believes “the person who wins the most votes should become the president. To do otherwise seemingly runs counter to the democratic foundations of our country.” The governor said she wants the national debate on the issue to continue.
The compact would take effect only if supporters secure pledges of states with at least 270 electoral votes. Sixteen states and Washington, DC, have joined the compact, and Maine would bring the total to 209, Mills said. Other sticking points include questions whether congressional approval is necessary to implement the compact, per the AP. In Maine, one of only two states to split their electoral votes under the current system, the legislative debate fell along partisan lines, with Republicans united in opposition.
(More electoral college stories.)
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We Are the Watershed call for art
A collective of environmental, arts and Indigenous-led organizations is collaborating to produce We Are the Watershed, a two-day event aimed at reconnecting humans with nature and revitalizing the health of waterways, estuaries, and the bay in Peskotomuhkatikuk (traditional Passamaquoddy territory). Events, including theatrical performances, music, culinary experiences and an exhibition of submitted artwork, will be held on May 1 and 2 at Eastport Arts Center (EAC). A publication of written and visual works will also be released with proceeds to support conservation efforts and spreading awareness of their impacts.
Submissions sought:
Written and visual works are currently sought from artists and creatives on both sides of the border across Peskotomuhkatikuk for the publication, which will be sold by donation at the May event. Proceeds from the sale will be dedicated to related community-building efforts, public engagement, and continued restoration efforts. The deadline for digital submission for the publication is April 1.
Physical works can be dropped off at EAC Sunday, April 26 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to be a part of the exhibition, which will run May 1 through 15. Artists under 18 will receive 100% of the proceeds if they opt to put their pieces up for sale during the exhibit, which will run May 1 through May 15. Artists over 18 will receive 70% of the proceeds with the remainder going toward promoting awareness of and supporting conservation efforts for the Passamaquoddy Bay.
The Eastport Arts Center
Every week through Apr 01, 2026.
Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Event Supported By
Eastport Arts Center
(207) 853-4650
info@eastportartscenter.org
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Suspect arrested in murder of Robert Fuller, Jr., Maine attorney and philanthropist
Police in Maryland have charged a suspect with first-degree murder in the shooting death of 87-year-old Robert Fuller Jr., a former Maine attorney and philanthropist, inside his senior living apartment in Gaithersburg on Valentine’s Day.
Authorities said the suspect is 22-year-old Maurquise Emilio James, a med tech at the facility where Fuller lived.
Montgomery County Department of Police.
At a press conference Wednesday, detectives said they reviewed surveillance video from the facility showing James near a door that’s alarm was deactivated. A video clip released of the suspect walking in the courtyard of the facility generated tips that helped to identify James.
Early February 24, Maryland State Police conducted a traffic stop of a sedan without tags. Police said the driver fired at the trooper. The officer was not seriously injured.
Investigators said evidence collected at the scene included at least one 9mm shell casing that indicated the same gun was used in both the shooting of Fuller and the incident involving the trooper.
No motive has been given.
Fuller practiced law in Maine for more than 35 years and supported many institutions in the Augusta area.
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