This is Winston. He went for his first-ever walk today. Also took his first-ever mid-walk nap today. 12/10 huge day all around

NEW: DHHS announced today that households in ME may order free COVID-19 tests once a month through Project Access COVID Tests (Project ACT) accesscovidtests.org and receive 1 free kit of 5 rapid tests mailed to their home address each month. More here: maine.gov/tools/whatsnew…

His last attempt to curb the opioid epidemic basically amounted to “if they’re going to die, then they’d better do it, and decrease the surplus population.” LePage is counting on Mainers to have short memories. We don’t. #mepolitics

Still have your absentee ballot at home? Make sure to drop it off with your municipality (either at a drop box if your town or city has one, or straight to the municipal clerk) by 8 p.m. tomorrow, Tues. 11/8. It is too late to put it in the mail. #TrustedInfo2022

BREAKING: Gov. Janet Mills is projected to win Maine's gubernatorial race. BDN and Decision Desk HQ called the race at 11:47 p.m. Story coming. #mepolitics

I have arrived, Christmas can start ✨

Today, on the very first day of the 131st Legislature, despite strong bipartisan support in the House, every Senate Republican present voted against LD1. Every one of them cast of vote to risk letting their constituents go cold, hungry, or houseless this winter. #mepolitics

Pres. Jackson said it best: “With temperatures continuing to dip, we can't afford to waste time studying the issue or arguing over long-term policy, nor do we need to. Mainers need heating assistance and they need it now. We must act quickly before the heart of winter sets in.”

You know it's a strong storm when the waves crash and come up behind the Nubble Lighthouse. Wow! #MEwx #winterstorm

I made it. Merry Christmas.

This morning, the legislature passed a resolution commemorating #MLKDay. Hear from Sens. Jill Duson and Craig Hickman about the importance of reflection, recommitment, and the fight to overcome. #mepolitics

I rarely get alarming when it comes to the cold. We live in Maine, it gets cold. But lengthy exposure this weekend will be downright dangerous for humans and animals. Be smart.

No one to be refused overnight shelter in Augusta during arctic blast, director of warming center says centralmaine.com/2023/02/02/no-…

Chipotle also will give preferential hiring to the workers at Maine stores and post signs at 40 stores stating it won't discriminate based on union support. bangordailynews.com/2023/03/27/new…

A national nonprofit plans to take over ownership of five of Maine’s six daily newspapers as part of a landmark deal that could help preserve local news across the state. pressherald.com/2023/07/10/non…

🎉🎉🎉Paid Family and Medical Leave is signed into law with a historic budget bill!!🎉🎉🎉 I HAVE ALL THE FEELS!! #mepolitics

Today, I signed a historic budget agreement that delivers on my guiding belief that the way to build a stronger, more prosperous state is to invest in the infrastructure that Maine people need to succeed.

Today, Maine has become the thirteenth state, along with the District of Columbia, to pass paid family and medical leave legislation. We applaud states like Maine that are making progress on this critical issue. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

There is an active shooter in Lewiston. We ask people to shelter in place. Please stay inside your home with the doors locked. Law enforcement is currently investigating at multiple locations. If you see any suspicious activity or individuals please call 911. Updates to follow.

1/Here’s the thing about #Maine: it’s a small town with *very* long driveways. As a result, many Mainers will know someone impacted by Wednesday night’s horrific events, either directly or indirectly. One of the victims was my friend and colleague, Josh Seal.