Cumberland County Maine Republican Committee

08/27/2026

I wonder if there are any Maine legislators or politicians that may be lawyering up. The Feds are getting closer and closer.

🚨 This morning, the FBI arrested Massachusetts State Rep. Francisco Paulino - charged in an alleged scheme involving COVID-19 relief fraud and money laundering.

Paulino allegedly stole approximately $700,000 in pandemic relief funded by taxpayers, using it for personal expenses like real estate, loan payments, and transfers to his campaign account.

Paulino also allegedly loaned taxpayer funds out at a significantly higher interest rate than he was paying.

He is charged with eight counts of wire fraud and three counts of unlawful monetary transactions/money laundering.

This comes after the FBI and partners arrested Lawrence, Mass mayor Brian DePena earlier this month for similar fraud allegations.

This is an ongoing investigation. No one is above the law.
-DKP🇺🇸

08/27/2026

08/24/2026

Cumberland County needs us to do our part.
We’re working to turn Maine red — but it only happens if people like you step up.
Volunteer with the Cumberland County Republicans. Whether it’s knocking doors, making calls, helping at events, or anything in between, every bit matters.
Link in the comments where you can sign up now!
Let’s get to work.

08/24/2026

**DALLAS RNC BREAKFAST — FREE REGISTRATION**

For those attending the RNC in Dallas, here's an upcoming breakfast and meet & greet hosted by the **Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas**.

📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 8:00–10:00 AM
📍 Mosero Mexican Restaurant, 2375 Victory Park Lane, Dallas

**Featured guest: Mike ter Maat**

Registration is free through Eventbrite:
https://shorturl.at/8ThPJ

Check the registration page for the latest event information.

Press Release: https://shorturl.at/C7D5f

Featured guest Mike ter Maat to discuss empowering delegates in the 2028 vice-presidential selection process

08/23/2026

Gotta yard? We need your help! 🇺🇸

Visit ccrcme.com/yard-signs to request a sign.

08/12/2026

The Maine Wire Editor-in-Chief Steve Robinson: "From 2019 to 2025, Maine spent more than $22 million in state and federal tax dollars on syringe services programs — that is, 'clinics' where intravenous drug users can get needles for free, 100 at a time.

What did we get for all that cash? The distribution of 17.2 million free needles — 2.3 million of which remain uncollected — and the largest HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C outbreak in generations.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reports that 91 percent of the currently infected patients injected drugs within the last year. Of the 45 patients, 40 have a hepatitis co-infection — also the result of fentanyl injections."

In other words: Maine’s worst-ever HIV and hepatitis outbreak unfolded precisely as lawmakers poured millions of dollars into testing the proposition that handing out free needles would limit the spread of diseases like HIV and hepatitis.

This is an absolutely monumental failure in policy, and with devastating consequences that has cost Maine taxpayers.

Read the full report by Steve Robinson at the link in the comments.

08/12/2026

The Trump administration said it plans to implement a rule that will end the use of federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program funding for gender-transition medical care for children and adolescents.

08/12/2026

Stand up parents! You have the freedom and the right to decide what goes into the body of your child.
The State doesn't own your children.

Maine health officials say the state will NOT alter its childhood vaccination guidance following a new executive order from President Donald Trump that substantially changes federal recommendations and places a greater emphasis on parental choice.

Read more here:
https://www.themainewire.com/2026/08/maine-rejects-trump-administrations-new-childhood-vaccine-recommendations-keeps-state-schedule-unchanged/

08/10/2026

Come and meet our next Governor.
Free admission.
Hope to see you there!
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