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B.J. Sweeney EPSTEIN @trone0.bsky.social · 14h

7 million protesters, 0 arrests.

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The Steady State @steadystatevets.bsky.social · 4h

Trump isn’t joking. When he posts signs for 2040, 2044, 2048, he’s telling us he has no intention of ever stepping aside. He’s embraced the identity of a ruler and dictator, not a president. He believes power is owed, not loaned by the people.

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Hancock County Democrats @hancockcountydems.bsky.social · 4h

No Kings in Ellsworth, Maine.10/18/25

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump posts AI video showing him literally dumping shit on America

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Pine Tree Activism📎 @pinetreeactivism.org · 10h

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Tea Pain @teapainusa.bsky.social · 10h

Fun fact: There were ZERO arrests of #NoKings protesters yesterday, however there were 22 MAGAs arrested for attempting to incite violence.

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mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 16h

Belfast Maine 10/18/25

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CatWoman @catwomanresists.bsky.social · 19h

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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CatWoman @catwomanresists.bsky.social · 17h

❤️❤️Maine❤️❤️

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Hancock County Democrats @hancockcountydems.bsky.social · 1d

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No Kings Day: Peaceful Protests Across Hancock County

Join the peaceful protest in Hancock County, where locals unite against Trump's presidency on No Kings Day. Experience community, music, and unity.

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Hancock County Democrats @hancockcountydems.bsky.social · 1d

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Hancock County Democrats @hancockcountydems.bsky.social · 1d

It was a beautiful day to celebrate democracy in Ellsworth! About 2000 estimated turnout ⚡️⚡️⚡️Thanks to everyone who came out today, and to all who worked behind the scenes to make it happen 💙🇺🇸💙

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Hancock County Democrats @hancockcountydems.bsky.social · 1d

Ellsworth Maine
No Kings Day 10/18/25

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Hancock County Democrats @hancockcountydems.bsky.social · 1d

Ellsworth Maine
Pretty wonderful when Noel Paul Stookey opens the No Kings rally.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

CARTOON OF THE DAY 🇺🇸 #NoKingsInAmerica

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 4d

Unearthed invitation shows Trump will host a lavish $1 million per person fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago this Friday.

This will take place on the 17th day of his government shutdown.

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Hancock County Democrats @hancockcountydems.bsky.social · 1d

Pope Leo Declares Whose Side He’s On—and It’s Not JD Vance’s newrepublic.com/article/2016... via @newrepublic.com

Pope Leo Declares Whose Side He’s On—and It’s Not JD Vance’s

Leo XIV’s first apostolic exhortation focuses on loving the poor. Conservative American Catholics are sure to lose their minds over it.

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Hancock County Democrats @hancockcountydems.bsky.social · 1d

Good!

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Maine Newsroom @mainenewsroom.com · 2d

10/17 Conservative Maine PAC sent illegal voter registration mailings for Question One #maine #MEpolitics

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Hancock County Democrats @hancockcountydems.bsky.social · 1d

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October 17, 2025 (Friday)

On the morning of October 18, 1775, a small fleet of Royal Navy vessels opened fire on the seaport town that is now known as Portland, Maine.

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Hancock County Democrats @hancockcountydems.bsky.social · 2d

Good trouble.

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mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 2d

🎈Join us for Susan Collins’ Retirement Party, featuring the 2026 Democratic Senate candidates! This reception will take place before our annual Blue Wave Gala. 🎟️ Learn more and grab your tickets at mainedems.org/gala — this event will sell out! #mainedems #mepolitics #maine

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Eileen @eileenmclaughlin.bsky.social · 4d

It’s the Epstein shutdown

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Dale Ryder @kryton3298.bsky.social · 4d

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