Maine Government

Where Do Overdose Prevention Centers Stand in Maine

Overdose Prevention Centers in Maine: Understanding the State Working Group’s Report

Michael Beck September 18, 2025

A state Working Group has detailed a potential path...

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Maine’s Funding Crisis for Homeless Shelters

Michael Beck January 23, 2024

The state of Maine is considering LD 2138, a...

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Maine ARPA Spending Through Q1 2023

Michael Beck July 17, 2023

The U.S. Treasury Department released data for the first...

Michael Beck at the Maine State House

Maine housing activist’s speech demands new legislation

Michael Beck July 17, 2023

The Maine People’s Alliance organized a rally called “Fund...

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Challenges of Housing and the Need for Legislative Action

Michael Beck May 16, 2023

Hello, everyone! It’s time for an update on some...

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Why Bangor Needs Safe Consumption Sites Now: The Truth, The Myths, And The Stigma

Michael Beck May 3, 2023

Find out why Bangor needs safe consumption sites now...

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Playing Games: Bangor and the Biosolids Issue

Michael Beck March 23, 2023

BANGOR, MAINE - City Hall called it a biosolid...

Image of dead fish in the river, with the headline "you stood up for the tenants bill of rights and it passed. will you stand up for our health and the Penobscot River?"

You helped secure a victory for tenants. Will you lend your voice for our city’s health?

Michael Beck March 11, 2023

Bangor, Maine is facing a human health crisis if...

Charu Chandan Blood Drip

Bangor’s Water Treatment Crisis

Michael Beck March 3, 2023

Maine passed laws last year to prevent PFAS laden...

Bangor Passes Tenant Bill of Rights, includes an image of an apartment building smiling in a cartoon style

Tenant Bill of Rights Passes in Bangor, Maine

Michael Beck February 28, 2023

Bangor City Council passed the Tenant Housing Rights ordinance....

Michael Beck

I'm Mike Beck. By trade, I help local organizations with their websites, and as a resident, I'm honored to serve on the Bangor City Council. It's important that the purpose of this site is crystal clear: the person writing here is Mike Beck the citizen, no more, no less. This blog is my personal take on issues I care about, from housing to community health. It is not an official channel for the City of Bangor, and the views are entirely my own. For official City Council positions and meeting information, please visit the City of Bangor's official website. My hope is that sharing my personal perspective contributes to a more informed and engaged community. Thanks for reading.