Nicholas Janzen, MCV · [email protected]

October 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM

There’s still time to help Get Out the Vote

Dear John, We know we don’t have to tell you why Question 1 is bad for Maine.   But, there are still lots of Mainers who either don’t know there is a referendum election or don’t know enough to make an informed decision. That’s where we come in…  Starting this weekend, we’re joining the Save Maine A…

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  Team MCV/MCA · [email protected]

October 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM

Video Recording: Evening for the Environment 2025!

Dear John,   Our community came together for an exciting Evening for the Environment last night. All of us at Maine Conservation Voters (MCV) and Maine Conservation Alliance (MCA) are grateful for the words from Samaa Abdurraqib, Pete Maysmith, Lucy Hocschartner, Adam Nordell, Kaya Lolar, and Fra…

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  Maggie Somers, MCV · [email protected]

October 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Voting rights are on the line in this election

People across politics know this is an attack on absentee voting.Dear John, People across the political spectrum are recognizing that Question 1 is an attack on Mainers’ voting rights. Joyce Maker, a longtime Republican lawmaker and community leader in Maine, has come out against Question 1, saying …

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  Team MCV/MCA · [email protected]

October 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Final Invitation: Evening for the Environment registration closing on Monday, October 20th

Dear John,   Registration for the Evening for the Environment will close on Monday, October 20th. Reserve your spot today!  The program "Environmental Justice in Action: National Defense and State-Level Progress" will feature Pete Maysmith, president of the League of Conservation Voters, along wi…

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  Stacie Haines, MCA · [email protected]

October 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM

🌱 It’s DAF Day — Let’s Make a Difference Together 🌍

Let's DAF together.Dear John, If you have a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), today is a special opportunity to use it for something close to your heart — protecting the environment in Maine now and for future generations.  DAF Day is all about unlocking the potential of donor-advised funds to support the c…

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  Team MCV/MCA · [email protected]

October 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Save your spot at the Evening for the Environment 2025!

Dear John,   Join us for the 23rd Evening for the Environment on Thursday, October 23, featuring a timely program: Environmental Justice in Action: National Defense and State-Level Progress.  Pete Maysmith, president of the League of Conservation Voters, will be joined by Maine advocates Francis …

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  Maggie Somers, MCV · [email protected]

October 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM

You're Invited: Protecting children and the planet from fashion’s plastics and chemicals addiction

Dear John, I hope you will join us tomorrow, Friday, October 3, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: Protecting children and the planet from fashion’s plastics and chemicals addiction. REGISTER HERE The fashion industry touches nearly every aspect of our lives, yet it remains one of the …

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  Chloe Hoffman, MCV · [email protected]

October 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Deadline extended! Just 5 more new monthly donors until we meet our goal!

Will you stand with us today to defend our democracy? John— Thanks to the incredible response from our supporters, we’re just 5 Kennebec Friend monthly donors away from reaching our Summer Sustainer goal—which will unlock an incredible 12:1 match.  To help us cross the finish line, our match donor h…

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  Pete Maysmith · [email protected]

September 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM

I can't wait to be in Maine with you at the Evening for the Environment!

Dear John,  I love Maine—and I can’t wait to be there with all of you! I’m excited to join you at this year’s Evening for the Environment for the first time in my role as president of the League of Conservation Voters (LCV).   Together, we’ll take a look at how LCV is standing strong for clean en…

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  Maggie Somers, MCV · [email protected]

September 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: October Lunch & Learn! (online)

Dear John,  This October, we’re shining a light on an industry that touches us all every day: fashion. Behind the back-to-school clothes and Halloween costumes, most brands rely on toxic chemicals and plastic fabrics that put kids, families, and our environment at risk.  We’ll be joined by Maya Ro…

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  Maggie Somers, MCV · [email protected]

September 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM

TODAY at noon: Save Maine Absentee Voting | Question 1 and Protecting Access to the Ballot in Maine

Dear John, I hope you will join us TODAY from 12–1 PM for our virtual Lunch & Learn: Save Maine Absentee Voting | Question 1 and Protecting Access to the Ballot in Maine. REGISTER HERE Ballot Question 1 would make absentee voting harder by cutting the two busiest voting days, ending ongoing ab…

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  Maggie Somers, MCV · [email protected]

September 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM

You're Invited: Save Maine Absentee Voting | Question 1 and Protecting Access to the Ballot in Maine

Dear John, I hope you will join us tomorrow, Friday, September 26, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: Save Maine Absentee Voting | Question 1 and Protecting Access to the Ballot in Maine. REGISTER HERE Access to the ballot is essential for a healthy democracy. We’re being joined by Sav…

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  Team MCV · [email protected]

September 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM

📣 FINAL DAY: Just 8 more sustainers needed before midnight!

Will you stand with us today to defend our democracy? John— It's the final day of summer—and the final day of Maine Conservation Voters' (MCV) Summer Sustainer campaign. As of now, we are just 8 monthly donors away from reaching our goal!   With federal attacks on free speech, our democracy, and the…

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  Maggie Somers, MCV · [email protected]

September 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM

See you at the Common Ground Country Fair!

One of our favorite events of the year.Dear John, September is here, and already many red and orange leaves are peeking out among the green. The end of summer is always bittersweet, but we’re excited for all that fall has to offer, including one of our favorite events of the year – the Maine Organic…

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  Nicholas Janzen, MCV · [email protected]

September 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM

Let's talk about Question 1

The time to stand up for democracy in Maine is now.Dear John, Every election matters—even the ones in “off years.”  There aren’t any big statewide races on the ballot this fall, and next year’s governor and senate contests are already grabbing headlines. But, before we start looking to next year, th…

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  Chloe Hoffman, MCV · [email protected]

September 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Re: Mainers raised the flag for public lands 🌲

Join us to keep the woods, waters, and wildlife in Maine protected for generations to come. John, I wanted to be sure you saw this email from Maggie. We held a great community event to celebrate the cherished land and water in Maine. Right now, Trump is proposing the biggest cuts to the National Par…

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  Maggie Somers, MCV · [email protected]

August 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: September Lunch & Learn! (online)

Dear John,  From partisan gerrymandering to President Trump’s promise to end absentee voting, attacks on our democracy have been escalating across the country. While these national debates can sometimes feel distant, Maine voters are facing a direct threat this November with Ballot Question 1.  Th…

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  Robin Brooks, MCV · [email protected]

August 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM

Our future depends on what we do now...

Will you stand with me today?John— Artists are like canaries in a coal mine. We feel deeply, notice the world’s shifts, and bring this into our creative practices. I strive to create art that inspires empathy for the natural world—and if it brings joy and connection along the way, all the better. As…

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  Maggie Somers, MCV · [email protected]

August 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Mainers raised the flag for public lands 🌲

Dear John,  Last week, Mainers came together at Bug Light Park for our Raise the Flag for Public Lands event—a powerful, joyful reminder of what we’re fighting for. With handcrafted flags waving against the summer sky, we celebrated cherished lands and waters in Maine and sent a clear message: our…

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  Stacie Haines, MCV & MCA · [email protected]

August 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM

Make-A-Will Month: Protect what you love, forever!

John—August is National Make-A-Will Month—a time to reflect on what matters most and how we can ensure a brighter future for the people and places we love.  For many of us, that includes clean air and water, abundant forests, and Maine's healthy democracy. At Maine Conservation Voters, we believe in…

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  Team MCV · [email protected]

August 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM

Announcing the Speakers for the 2025 Evening for the Environment!

Dear John,  We are excited to share that this year's featured artist at the Evening for the Environment is Samaa Abdurraqib and the featured speaker is Pete Maysmith.  Samaa's poetry can be found in Cider Press Review, december magazine, and Obsidian: Literature and Arts in the African Diaspora. …

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  Sam Tracy · [email protected]

August 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM

Why I stand with MCV

Our voice, our home, and our democracy are all at stake—stand with me todayJohn—  I’ve been a political activist since high school, when a U.S. government class and Model UN first opened my eyes to how the rules we live by shape everything—from our daily lives to the health of our planet. That path …

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  Nicholas Janzen, MCV · [email protected]

August 7, 2025 at 10:37 AM

Save Maine Absentee Voting this November and VOTE NO on 1

Let's protect access to the ballot boxDear John, Maine has some of the best voter turnout of any state in the country, and there's a reason for that. Progressive and inclusive policies, like same-day voter registration, online voter registration, and absentee ballot drop boxes have helped enfranchis…

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  Nicholas Janzen, MCV · [email protected]

July 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Re: State House Wrap-up: 2025’s legislative outcomes and the work ahead

Help us keep up the momentum—become a Kennebec Friend today!John,  We made real progress this session—from securing investments in climate resilience to defending clean energy and voting rights, Maine Conservation Voters (MCV) and our partners are working to hold the line and secure a vibrant climat…

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  Nicholas Janzen · [email protected]

July 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM

State House Wrap-up: 2025’s legislative outcomes and the work ahead

Dear John,  Now that the end of this year’s state legislative session is behind us, the team here at MCV is pleased to share a comprehensive update on the many policy priorities we worked on together. We're proud of the forward progress Maine made this year to set up our communities, environment, an…

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  Rani Sheaffer · [email protected]

July 7, 2025 at 11:32 PM

We're hiring! Three exciting opportunities to join the MCV/MCA team.

Join us in the fight for the future of Maine.Dear John, I’m writing to share that we’re hiring for three new roles! These positions offer unique opportunities to contribute to protecting the environment, acting on the climate crisis, and safeguarding our democracy.Please share these job announcement…

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  Maggie Somers, MCV · [email protected]

June 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM

You're Invited: From Sludge to Solutions | Reimagining Wastewater Management in Maine

Dear John, I hope you will join us tomorrow, Friday, June 27, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: From Sludge to Solutions | Reimagining Wastewater Management in Maine. REGISTER HERE In honor of Clean Water Week earlier this month, we’re taking a closer look at one of the most pressing—…

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  Nancy Anderson, MCV · [email protected]

June 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Be a voice for Maine—become a Kennebec Friend monthly donor today!

Join our Summer Sustainer campaign to power bold climate action in Maine...John— Living in a neighborhood not far from Casco Bay, I’ve seen firsthand what climate change is doing to Maine—toppled white pines, washed-out shorelines, and storm damage that towns can’t afford to repair. The climate cris…

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  Cathy Breen, MCV · [email protected]

June 17, 2025 at 10:46 PM

URGENT ACTION: Stand up for Maine Communities

Dear John,  Right now, communities all over Maine are dealing with complex challenges – housing shortages, population changes, climate events, economic shifts, and more. The Maine Legislature will be voting on a bill THIS WEEK that would give communities the tools and methods they need to address …

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  Lucy Hochschartner, MCV · [email protected]

June 15, 2025 at 11:24 AM

[VOTE HAPPENING ANY DAY]: Tell Maine lawmakers we need Energy Fairness!

Clean energy. Lower bills. Good jobs. Dear John, We want to share some developing news from Augusta: The Energy Fairness Act, LD 1949, is going to be voted on any day now. And, with just about a week left in the legislative session, lawmakers really need to hear from constituents about what matters …

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  Lucy Hochschartner, MCV · [email protected]

June 13, 2025 at 10:17 AM

[ACTION ALERT]: Tell Maine lawmakers to protect community solar!

We need community solar to make our clean energy future possible. Dear John,  Most of us know that solar power is one of the most reliable and affordable sources of clean electricity — and here in Maine, thousands of people are already saving money by joining community solar programs. But right now…

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  Lucy Hochschartner, MCV · [email protected]

June 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM

[TAKE ACTION]: Tell legislators to support 100% clean electricity

Clean energy. Lower bills. Good jobs. Dear John,  As we near the end of this legislative session, Maine lawmakers are poised to take votes that could power our future with 100% clean, affordable electricity. This is a future where a homegrown energy industry creates jobs for Mainers, lowers energy …

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  Nick Janzen, MCV · [email protected]

June 10, 2025 at 11:04 PM

Tell Lawmakers: We Need Better Transportation Choices

LD 1138 will be voted on soon. With your support, it can pass. Dear John,  The sad reality is that in Maine you need a car to get anywhere. Our state transportation system still prioritizes moving cars over getting people where they need to go. It's costing families money and, tragically, even peop…

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  Maggie Somers, MCV · [email protected]

June 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM

You're Invited: From Sludge to Solutions | Reimagining Wastewater Management in Maine

Dear John,  I hope you will join us tomorrow, Friday, June 6, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: From Sludge to Solutions | Reimagining Wastewater Management in Maine. REGISTER HERE In honor of Clean Water Week, we’re taking a closer look at one of the most pressing—and complex—issues i…

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  Lucy Hochschartner, MCV · [email protected]

June 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM

Messages needed 📣📣 Tell your lawmakers to support the Energy Fairness Act

Clean energy. Lower bills. Good jobs. Dear (First Name or Friend of MCV),  “Both my husband and I have sleep apnea and use CPAP machines every night… We are just one unplanned major expense away from financial disaster… LD 1949 will help low and moderate income families keep their lights ON.” - Pat…

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  Maggie Somers, MCV · [email protected]

June 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: June Lunch & Learn! (online)

Dear John,  Earlier this week, I took a walk through Fort Williams Park and was struck once again by the clarity of Casco Bay, the shimmer of vernal tide pools brimming with life, and the first wave of summer visitors marveling at Maine’s coastline. It reminded me of one of the reasons we do this …

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  Cathy Breen, MCV · [email protected]

May 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM

UPDATE: The latest on climate, democracy, equity, and environmental priorities from Augusta

Dear John,  It’s hard to believe, but we’re quickly approaching the end of this year’s legislative session. From testifying at public hearings that last late into the evening, to presenting your petition signatures and messages to lawmakers, to building support for our shared priorities with legisl…

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  Maggie Somers, MCV · [email protected]

May 22, 2025 at 7:45 PM

You're Invited: Addressing Environmental Injustice through Upstream Interventions

Dear John, I hope you will join us tomorrow, Friday, May 23, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: Addressing Environmental Injustice through Upstream Interventions. REGISTER HERE Environmental Justice explores how patterns of environmental harm are often felt and seen most in rural commu…

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  Cathy Breen, MCV · [email protected]

May 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM

Join us this Thursday, May 22, to make your voice heard for Maine’s Clean Energy Future

Lower Bills. Good Jobs. A Healthier Future.Dear John,  I wanted to be sure you saw Lucy’s recent note about Clean Energy Lobby Day, coming up this Thursday in Augusta.  The next few weeks are critical for pushing forward our climate and clean energy priorities, so that we can all access clean, affor…

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  Team MCV · [email protected]

May 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM

Save the Date: Evening for the Environment 2025!

Dear John,   On Thursday, October 23, 2025 Maine Conservation Voters (MCV) and Maine Conservation Alliance (MCA) will host our biggest event of the year!  Please join us for a special evening of community and conversation. It will be so wonderful to be together for our 23rd Evening for the Environ…

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  Maggie Somers, MCV · [email protected]

May 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM

You're Invited: Addressing Environmental Injustice through Upstream Interventions

Dear John, I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, May 23, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: Addressing Environmental Injustice through Upstream Interventions. REGISTER HERE Environmental Justice explores how patterns of environmental harm are often felt and seen most in rural co…

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  Cathy Breen, MCV · [email protected]

May 14, 2025 at 12:40 PM

Tell your legislators: Protect Maine people and the environment from toxic PFAS foam

Dear John,  Thank you to everyone who signed our petition in support of LD 222! This critical bill will protect Maine people and the environment from toxic PFAS chemicals by providing Maine communities the funds they need to safely remove and dispose of toxic, PFAS-laden firefighting foam.   Thank…

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  Lucy Hochschartner, MCV · [email protected]

May 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM

PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET: Tell Maine lawmakers “I support the Energy Fairness Act!”

Fairer prices. Lower rates. Dear John,  Our energy system wasn’t set up for the people who use electricity… It was set up for utility and oil executives to make money off of it. That is why Maine must pass the Energy Fairness Act (EFA) – a transformative bill that would hold powerful utility compan…

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  Maggie Somers, MCV · [email protected]

May 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Join us for the State of the Tribes Address and Wabanaki Alliance Lobby Day

Dear John,  On Wednesday, May 14th, the five Chiefs of the Wabanaki Nations will deliver a State of the Tribes Address before the Maine Legislature and speak to the issues facing their Nations. Maine Conservation Voters and many of our partners will join the Wabanaki Alliance at the State House to …

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  Lucy Hochschartner, MCV · [email protected]

May 8, 2025 at 10:43 PM

Join us on May 22 in Augusta: Stand up for our Clean Energy Future

Lower Bills. Good Jobs. A Healthier Future. Dear John, Mainers are feeling the pressure of rising energy costs and unpredictable, extreme weather. But, we have a chance to build something better. Join with people from across Maine at the State House on Thursday, May 22, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM to t…

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  Maggie Somers, MCV · [email protected]

May 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM

You're Invited: Special Lunch, Learn, & Take Action Session | Holding Utilities and Polluters Accountable

Dear John,  I hope you will join us tomorrow, Friday, May 9, from 12-1 PM for our virtual Lunch and Learn: Special Lunch, Learn, & Take Action Session | Holding Utilities and Polluters Accountable. REGISTER HERE This legislative session is heating up, and now is the critical time for you to le…

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  Lucy Hochschartner, MCV · [email protected]

May 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM

I just got back from the State House

Dear John,  I wanted to reach out after a long but encouraging day at the State House to say thank you! More than 1,000 of you signed our petition to Make Polluters Pay, which we delivered to lawmakers with our testimony before the Environment and Natural Resources Committee. MCV testified alongsid…

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  Maggie Somers, MCV · [email protected]

May 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: May Lunch & Learns! (online)

Dear John,  With our gardens bursting to life and the days growing longer, it’s a reminder that spring is finally here. May in Maine brings that long-awaited warmth, and as we approach the mid-point of the legislative session, things are heating up in Augusta, too. This is the perfect time to join…

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  Nick Janzen, MCV · [email protected]

May 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM

URGENT: Take Action to Make Polluters Pay

Polluters need to clean up their mess. Dear John,  I know you’re seeing a lot of emails from me lately! As we enter the final stretch of the legislative session, this is a critical time for pushing forward the climate, environmental, and democracy priorities we are championing this year. It's also …

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  Rani Sheaffer, MCV · [email protected]

May 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Maine voters deserve better choices—and a stronger voice

John— When voters have real choices, our democracy thrives. By advancing legislation that empowers Maine voters, we’re building a future where every voice matters—and every vote counts. Right now, the Maine legislature is considering a bill that would expand ranked-choice voting to races for govern…

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