Nearly 400 people gathered at the Bangor Public Library for an “empty chair” town hall organized by Indivisible: Bangor and partner groups, calling attention to Rep. Jared Golden’s absence and urging him to oppose the Trump administration’s policies. Speakers, including State Rep. Sean Faircloth and organizer Megan Smith, criticized tax breaks for billionaires and advocated for more progressive tax legislation in Maine, such as surcharges on millionaires and luxury home sales. The event reflected growing grassroots momentum, with chants of “tax the rich” and calls for political accountability, symbolizing a resurgence of civic engagement in response to a challenging political climate.

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