CPS Accountability Movement

06/20/2026

Welcome to a live build session of the Main Mirror Network!

Today, I'm working directly on the website and building Town Hub pages in real time. There is no polished presentation, no script, and no finished product—just the actual work of bringing this vision to life, one page at a time.

The goal of the Main Mirror Network is to create a connected network of communities where people can easily discover local resources, organizations, events, opportunities, support services, businesses, and ways to get involved.

If you're curious about the project, interested in community building, or simply want to watch the process unfold, you're welcome to join me.

Feel free to:
• Ask questions
• Share ideas
• Suggest resources
• Point out gaps in your community
• Offer feedback as pages are being built

📍 Want me to add your town next?

Comment your town name below during the livestream or in the comments section after the stream ends.

I will be prioritizing future Town Hubs based on community interest and engagement. The more people who request a town, the sooner I'll work on it.

Together, we're building something bigger than a website—we're creating a living network of communities helping communities.

🌱 Comment your town below and let's build it together.

06/19/2026

🌿 Live from the Porch at Long Swamp Shire 🌿

Today I'm taking advantage of the beautiful outdoors while getting some work done. I'm out on the porch at Long Swamp Shire with my laptop, continuing to build and manage our website, and simply enjoying the fresh air.

I truly believe that whenever we have the opportunity to be outside, we should take it. So between website work, you may see me wandering around the yard, putting my feet in the grass, throwing a ball for my dog, soaking in the sunshine, and just existing for a little while.

If you'd like to hang out, you're more than welcome. This won't be a high-energy stream—just a real, authentic glimpse into life, work, and mindfulness in the outdoors.

Feel free to drop a comment, ask questions, share ideas, offer suggestions for the website, or simply say hello. Moral support is always appreciated, and sometimes the best conversations happen when we're just spending time together.

Grab a drink, relax, and enjoy some time outside with me from Long Swamp Shire. 🌞🐕💻🌱

06/18/2026

Join me live as I share an exciting update on the Maine Mirror Network, the resources that are now available to the community, and the larger vision we're building together.

During this livestream, we'll cover:

✅ What the Maine Mirror Network is and why it matters
✅ Resources currently available and how to access them
✅ How individuals, advocates, creators, and organizations can get involved
✅ Opportunities for collaboration and community growth
✅ The long-term vision for creating a connected network of support, empowerment, and impact

Whether you're already involved or just learning about the Maine Mirror Network for the first time, this is your chance to hear where we are today, where we're headed tomorrow, and how you can help shape the future.

Bring your questions, ideas, and feedback—we're building this together.

06/10/2026

Welcome to our live coverage of the Berwick, Maine Municipal Election ballot tally.

Due to high voter turnout and the length of the municipal ballot, some ballots were placed in the auxiliary ballot box on Election Day and were unable to be processed before the end of the evening.

Today, election officials are resuming the tally process at Berwick Town Hall. This stream is rebroadcasting the Town of Berwick's public ballot count livestream to help keep residents informed and engaged in the local democratic process.

📍 Location: Burgess Room, Berwick Town Hall
🕙 Tally Begins: 10:00 AM
🗳️ Remaining ballots will be processed using two tabulators.
✔️ Any ballots that cannot be tabulated will be hand-counted by bipartisan teams consisting of one Democrat and one Republican.

This stream is intended for informational and educational purposes. All official election information, results, and announcements are provided by the Town of Berwick.

Official Town Stream:
www.berwickmaine.gov/Berwick_BALLOT_TALLY_LIVE

Please keep comments respectful and focused on the election process.

06/09/2026

🌉 Welcome to the Berwick Bridge Broadcast LIVE

Most conversations stop at identifying problems.

This broadcast is different.

Every Public Service Announcement follows a simple framework:

🔹 Challenge – What is the issue?
🔹 Pathway – What could make it better?
🔹 Action – What can we do about it?
🔹 Bridge Forward – What becomes possible if we succeed?

Topics may include:

• Mental Health
• Recovery & Well-Being
• Community Building
• Civic Participation
• Government Accountability
• Veterans Issues
• Family & Social Challenges
• Public Policy
• Personal Growth
• Real-World Solutions

This livestream runs on a continuous loop and is designed to educate, inspire, and encourage constructive conversations.

The goal isn't to tell people what to think.

The goal is to help people think critically, explore solutions, and discover meaningful actions they can take within their own communities.

🌱 About Ryan Michaels

Ryan Michaels is the founder of Together We Grow and creator of the Berwick Bridge Broadcast. Through lived experience, advocacy, recovery, and community engagement, Ryan works to help people build bridges toward understanding, accountability, healing, and positive change.

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🌐 Learn More

Website:
https://www.letsgetgrowing.org

Join the C.A.M. Newsletter:
https://www.letsgetgrowing.org/jointhecam

YouTube:
https://youtube.com/

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Bridging • Understanding • Accountability

Thank you for being here.

And remember:

Keep asking questions.
Keep seeking understanding.
Keep building bridges.

06/08/2026

Welcome to the weirdest livestream on the internet.

Somewhere between reality and complete nonsense, a bearded man is fishing in a mall fountain, popping out of vending machines, riding airport conveyor belts, and convincing confused strangers that everything is perfectly normal.

This stream is an endless loop of absurd AI-powered creativity, strange adventures, and a reminder that imagination has no limits.

Behind the humor is a bigger mission: helping people rediscover their voice, embrace creativity, and turn challenges into something meaningful.

Sit back, laugh, enjoy the chaos, and if something here inspires you to create, connect, or make a positive impact in the world, I'd love to hear from you.

Welcome to the adventure. Stay curious. Stay creative. And remember...

Click that button.

www.themainemirror.com

06/08/2026

Matt Dunlap’s Warning: “Often, You Only Know What You Are Told”

In his February 12, 2025 testimony supporting LD 127, Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap used a powerful historical example to demonstrate why independent oversight matters. By contrasting an 1881 report praising the State Reform School with an investigation uncovering troubling conditions experienced by children, Dunlap reminded lawmakers that transparency and accountability are essential because, as he stated, "Often, you only know what you are told."...

In his February 12, 2025 testimony supporting LD 127, Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap used a powerful historical example to demonstrate why independent oversight matters. By contrasting an 1881 rep…

06/07/2026

Can one citizen's voice make a difference?

For years I've spoken about transparency, accountability, due process, and the need for government oversight.

When LD 2150 was introduced, I publicly opposed it and submitted testimony to the Maine Legislature.

What happened next surprised me.

The bill was amended.

The focus shifted.

The title changed.

And many of the concerns raised throughout the public process ultimately became central themes in the final law.

Can I prove my testimony caused those changes?

No.

But I can prove something else:

Citizen participation matters.

Public testimony matters.

Government accountability matters.

This article follows the complete journey and includes links to every public record so you can review the evidence and draw your own conclusions.

Read the article:

Truth.
Transparency.
Accountability.

That's what this movement has always been about.

Ryan Michaels shares how citizen participation, public testimony, and legislative amendments transformed LD 2150 into a Maine law focused on accountability.

06/05/2026

Welcome to The Berwick Bridge.

The purpose of The Berwick Bridge is to help bridge the gap between everyday Mainers and local and state government through transparency, collaboration, accountability, and open dialogue.

In a time when politics has become one of the most divisive topics in our country, this presentation takes a different approach.

Instead of attacking political parties, we'll explore the values and motivations that often drive Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, and Green Party supporters—focusing on understanding rather than division.

This isn't about telling you what to believe.

It's about encouraging respectful conversation, critical thinking, and remembering that character matters more than political labels.

Whether you're a Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Green, Independent, or politically unaffiliated, you're welcome here.

Join the conversation in the chat and share your thoughts, questions, and perspectives.

Because at the end of the day:

People matter more than politics.
Character matters more than labels.
And unity begins with listening.

🇺🇸 The Berwick Bridge
Truth • Transparency • Accountability • Unity