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knizer<p>Through Sunday, 43rd annual Sportsman's show in <a href="https://toot.boston/tags/Augusta" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Augusta</span></a> <a href="https://toot.boston/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> for all your hunting, fishing, and outdoors recreation needs. Turkey Calling contest! $10 or less at the door. <br><a href="https://mainesportsman.com/sportsmans-show/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mainesportsman.com/sportsmans-</span><span class="invisible">show/</span></a><br><a href="https://toot.boston/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> <a href="https://toot.boston/tags/BostonWeekend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BostonWeekend</span></a> 26/x</p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>My heroes! 🥶 <br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Protesters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Protesters</span></a> in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> call out <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Trump</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Musk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Musk</span></a> on <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PresidentsDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PresidentsDay</span></a> </p><p>Faced with cold temperatures and icy wind gusts, the protesters outside the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineStateHouse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineStateHouse</span></a> shielded their faces with homemade signs whose messages included "SAVE DEMOCRACY," "JUSTICE NOW" or "ARREST MUSK."</p><p>Original article:<br><a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/02/17/protesters-in-augusta-call-out-trump-musk-on-presidents-day/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">centralmaine.com/2025/02/17/pr</span><span class="invisible">otesters-in-augusta-call-out-trump-musk-on-presidents-day/</span></a></p><p>Archived version:<br><a href="https://archive.md/NcVJU" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">archive.md/NcVJU</span><span class="invisible"></span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PresidentsDayProtest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PresidentsDayProtest</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501movement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501movement</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/5050Protest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>5050Protest</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SaveDemocracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SaveDemocracy</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ArrestMusk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ArrestMusk</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NotMyPresidentsDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NotMyPresidentsDay</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Wow! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MainesCW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MainesCW</span></a> channel 8 covered not only the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501movement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501movement</span></a> event, they mentioned events in other states! Excellent! Folks are getting attention! (At least on <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> news!)</p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>I would love to attend the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PresidentsDayProtest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PresidentsDayProtest</span></a> in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> (assuming there is one going on), or stage a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProtestOfOne" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProtestOfOne</span></a> in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PortlandMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PortlandMaine</span></a>, but the weather in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> is not looking good. I will be bugging our <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Congress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Congress</span></a> members and will amplify what's going on everywhere else! </p><p>Meanwhile, here are some things you can do to support the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501Movement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501Movement</span></a>...</p><p><a href="https://www.buildtheresistance.org/feb-17" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">buildtheresistance.org/feb-17</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>I was at a protest of one today in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PortlandMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PortlandMaine</span></a> (not the first time). Unfortunately, I wasn't there on <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/January20" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>January20</span></a> because I was getting over being sick, but there was a great turnout that day. </p><p>And it seems <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> had a decent turnout today as well, so that's good.</p><p>But even though I was there by myself, most folks who saw me were supportive, a few thanked me, and only one <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MAGA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MAGA</span></a>-type said that my protest was "Bullshit!" To which I replied, "You'll find out soon enough." </p><p>I don't mind being a protest of one, but next time, I plan on bringing some pepper spray just in case, and some cash for unhoused folks - who were way more supportive than some of the well-off passerbys.</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProtestOfOne" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProtestOfOne</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501Movement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501Movement</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501Protests" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501Protests</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistFascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ResistFascism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Resist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Resist</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EndCitizensUnited" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EndCitizensUnited</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BlackLivesMatter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BlackLivesMatter</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NoJobsOnADeadPlanet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NoJobsOnADeadPlanet</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WaterIsLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WaterIsLife</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ClimateChangeWeatherWheel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateChangeWeatherWheel</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Project2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Project2025</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Resistance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Resistance</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Some dedicated folks in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> showed up for the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501Movement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501Movement</span></a> protest today -- despite the original organizers backing out because of threats from "bad actors". Kudos to those hardy souls who showed up anyways! (And who are there until 8pm tonight)</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AntiTrump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AntiTrump</span></a> protest draws hundreds to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> State House Wednesday</p><p>"I went to bed and woke up in a different country," said one protester.</p><p><a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/02/05/anti-trump-protest-draws-hundreds-to-state-house-wednesday/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">centralmaine.com/2025/02/05/an</span><span class="invisible">ti-trump-protest-draws-hundreds-to-state-house-wednesday/</span></a> </p><p>Anti-Trump protest in Augusta still on despite confusion</p><p>Two organizers dropped out, but the event, part of a nationwide day of protest, is still set for noon at the State House.</p><p>"A protest against President Donald Trump scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at the State House is expected to go on, despite its two official organizers canceling because of “bad actors looking to spread hate, misinformation, and turmoil.”</p><p>"Protests are expected the same day at state capitals across the country in response to orders made by President Trump in his first two weeks of his second term, as well as <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Project2025" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Project2025</span></a>, a playbook by the conservative <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HeritageFoundation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HeritageFoundation</span></a> for changing American government and society whose contributors have been hired throughout the Trump administration.</p><p>"The protest is scheduled between noon-8 p.m.</p><p>"<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/KennebecCountyDemocrats" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>KennebecCountyDemocrats</span></a> and a group called the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WomensMarchAugusta" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WomensMarchAugusta</span></a>, Maine, both took out permits for the protest and were set to act as co-sponsors.</p><p>"However, on Tuesday both groups rescinded their official involvement in the event 'out of an abundance of caution.'</p><p>"'The event planned for tomorrow has been infiltrated by bad actors looking to spread hate, misinformation, and turmoil,' the group said in a post on its Facebook page.</p><p>“'We have pulled our permit with the Capitol Police and any one who shows up will be considered on their own. People should know we expect bad actors to show up to cause havoc please be vigilant and careful if you do decide to go anyway,' said the post.</p><p>"However, another community member has since secured a permit, so the protest is still on."</p><p><a href="https://www.pressherald.com/2025/02/04/trump-project-2025-protesters-to-gather-wednesday-in-augusta/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">pressherald.com/2025/02/04/tru</span><span class="invisible">mp-project-2025-protesters-to-gather-wednesday-in-augusta/</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/50501Protests" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>50501Protests</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ResistFascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ResistFascism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Resist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Resist</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineResistance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MaineResistance</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Central <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> smashes third temperature record in a week</p><p>Augusta's high temperature Wednesday tied the warmest temperature ever recorded at the site in the month of November</p><p>by Ethan Horton, November 6, 2024</p><p>AUGUSTA — "Central Maine set yet another heat-related record Wednesday, marking the third time in the past week a daily temperature record has been broken.</p><p>"Wednesday’s unofficial high temperature reached 76 F (24.4 C) in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AugustaMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AugustaMaine</span></a> and 73 degrees (22.7 C) in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WatervilleMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WatervilleMaine</span></a>, breaking the local record of 72 degrees (22.2 C), set in 2022. The area also broke records on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, easily surpassing high temperature records set in 1956 and 2003, respectively.</p><p>"The <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PortlandMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PortlandMaine</span></a> area broke a record for the entire month Wednesday: The high of 79 degrees F (26.1 C) shattered the warmest temperature ever recorded at the site in the month of November, set at 75 degrees F (23.8 C) on Nov. 5, 2022. Augusta’s high temperature Wednesday tied the area’s all-time November record."</p><p>Read more:<br><a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/06/central-maine-smashes-third-temperature-record-in-a-week/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">centralmaine.com/2024/11/06/ce</span><span class="invisible">ntral-maine-smashes-third-temperature-record-in-a-week/</span></a></p><p>Archived version:<br><a href="https://archive.ph/cjLkB" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">archive.ph/cjLkB</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> </p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ClimateDiary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateDiary</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ClimateDiaryMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateDiaryMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ExtremeTemperatures" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ExtremeTemperatures</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RecordHeat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RecordHeat</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RecordTemperatures" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RecordTemperatures</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RecordBreakingTemperatures" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RecordBreakingTemperatures</span></a></p>