Katherine Lee
@katherinelee1.bsky.social
Web editor, Portland Press Herald. 2012 Pulitzer, Breaking News Reporting. CA native w/ a Deep South detour. Ordinary superpower: Can nap anywhere
If you need a little bit of light today, you could do worse than this story that will move you to tears.
Countless listeners have told us that this story from Bryan Stevenson made them cry and gave them hope for our country's future.
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May 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
If you need a little bit of light today, you could do worse than this story that will move you to tears.
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The acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration admitted he specifically targeted Maine after watching Gov. Janet Mills clash with President Donald Trump at the White House.
“I was ticked at the governor of Maine for not being real cordial to the president,” Lee Dudek said.
“I was ticked at the governor of Maine for not being real cordial to the president,” Lee Dudek said.
Social Security official ended program for Maine newborns because he was ‘ticked’ at Mills
The order, which only applied to Maine and was rescinded after an outcry, required parents of newborns to register their children in person at a Social Security office instead of filling out a form at...
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March 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration admitted he specifically targeted Maine after watching Gov. Janet Mills clash with President Donald Trump at the White House.
“I was ticked at the governor of Maine for not being real cordial to the president,” Lee Dudek said.
“I was ticked at the governor of Maine for not being real cordial to the president,” Lee Dudek said.
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Leadership from UC Berkeley.
"...we see recent actions going beyond those purposes in ways that threaten core values: academic freedom, freedom of inquiry, & freedom of expression.... we will be steadfast and unrelenting in our efforts to defend those core values."
"...we see recent actions going beyond those purposes in ways that threaten core values: academic freedom, freedom of inquiry, & freedom of expression.... we will be steadfast and unrelenting in our efforts to defend those core values."
March 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Leadership from UC Berkeley.
"...we see recent actions going beyond those purposes in ways that threaten core values: academic freedom, freedom of inquiry, & freedom of expression.... we will be steadfast and unrelenting in our efforts to defend those core values."
"...we see recent actions going beyond those purposes in ways that threaten core values: academic freedom, freedom of inquiry, & freedom of expression.... we will be steadfast and unrelenting in our efforts to defend those core values."
“I no idea where this will lead us, but I have a definite feeling it will be a place both wonderful and strange."
January 17, 2025 at 1:07 AM
“I no idea where this will lead us, but I have a definite feeling it will be a place both wonderful and strange."
Every visit to Costco is just an exercise in rationalizing buying a shepherds pie the size of a hubcap
November 30, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Every visit to Costco is just an exercise in rationalizing buying a shepherds pie the size of a hubcap
“It’s yet to be seen what will actually take place in terms of policies, but given his previous administration and how things evolved, I feel the worst is yet to come."
Advocates warn a Trump presidency could be a threat to Maine immigrants
The president-elect has said he plans to oversee mass deportations when he takes office, and advocates are also worried about impacts on the asylum system.
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November 18, 2024 at 3:56 PM
“It’s yet to be seen what will actually take place in terms of policies, but given his previous administration and how things evolved, I feel the worst is yet to come."
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Whatever happens, try to do the right thing, try to protect people weaker than you, try to stand up to bullies, try to speak truth to power.
November 5, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Whatever happens, try to do the right thing, try to protect people weaker than you, try to stand up to bullies, try to speak truth to power.
"I knew there was something special about this group from the start. And they have just played better and better and better.”
Today's the day! Maine's boys of summer finally take the field in the Little League World Series.
Today's the day! Maine's boys of summer finally take the field in the Little League World Series.
Maine players, families revel in atmosphere at Little League World Series
The New England champions from Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond will take on the Northwest champions from Seattle in their opening game on Thursday afternoon.
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August 17, 2023 at 6:01 PM
"I knew there was something special about this group from the start. And they have just played better and better and better.”
Today's the day! Maine's boys of summer finally take the field in the Little League World Series.
Today's the day! Maine's boys of summer finally take the field in the Little League World Series.
'Trained' is doing a lot of lifting here.
I love when people who have never had a moment without privilege deliver lectures on how the world was so much nicer when other people knew their place.
I love when people who have never had a moment without privilege deliver lectures on how the world was so much nicer when other people knew their place.
August 16, 2023 at 2:18 PM
'Trained' is doing a lot of lifting here.
I love when people who have never had a moment without privilege deliver lectures on how the world was so much nicer when other people knew their place.
I love when people who have never had a moment without privilege deliver lectures on how the world was so much nicer when other people knew their place.
Fences make good neighbors but gates make contentious lawsuits.
https://www.pressherald.com/2023/08/13/they-built-houses-on-a-200-year-old-dirt-road-in-cornish-then-a-neighbor-blocked-their-access/
https://www.pressherald.com/2023/08/13/they-built-houses-on-a-200-year-old-dirt-road-in-cornish-then-a-neighbor-blocked-their-access/
They built houses on a 200-year-old dirt road in Cornish. Then a neighbor blocked their access.
The town says its hands are tied and has punted the issue to the courts.
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August 16, 2023 at 1:04 PM
Fences make good neighbors but gates make contentious lawsuits.
https://www.pressherald.com/2023/08/13/they-built-houses-on-a-200-year-old-dirt-road-in-cornish-then-a-neighbor-blocked-their-access/
https://www.pressherald.com/2023/08/13/they-built-houses-on-a-200-year-old-dirt-road-in-cornish-then-a-neighbor-blocked-their-access/