Welcome to Beacon

Beacon is a website and podcast created by the Maine People’s Alliance to highlight the experiences of everyday Mainers, share information about the political and policy processes that affect Maine people and promote a progressive worldview based on community, fairness and investing in the future.

Beacon features rigorous reporting, political analysis and smart, progressive voices from across the state. If you’re interested in contributing to the site, please get in touch. Also, you can sign up for our daily newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky and Instagram.

If you are interested in submitting an article or op-ed for consideration, please send pitch or full piece to [email protected].