in a sign that Graham Platner’s anti-corruption agenda has struck a nerve, Susan Collins is now dismissing well-documented reporting about her corruption — including funneling more than $76 million in federal contracts to her husbnd’s lobbying firm and violating the … Continue reading
Westbrook Man Arrested in Attempted Arson and Firearm Incident in Portland
On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, members of the Portland Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) arrested Ken Muco, 29, of Westbrook, in connection with an attempted arson and firearm incident that occurred on Friday, June … Continue reading
East End Traffic Calming Project Begins Saturday, June 27 AM
An east end Traffic Calming Project is set to begin tomorrow, Saturday, June 27 at 10:00 am according to a press release received this morning jointly from the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization and the India Street Neighborhood Association. The joint … Continue reading
Graham Platner Releases “Corruption Crackdown” Agenda & “Collins Rule” to End Washington’s Pay-to-Play Politics
Today, Graham Platner, released his “Corruption Crackdown” agenda, a comprehensive plan to take on corruption in Washington and stop billionaires, lobbyists, special interests and establishment politicians like SUSAN COLLINS from enriching themselves at the expense of working people. Platner’s proposal … Continue reading
AG Frey Blocks Trump Administration from Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey secured a victory from the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts today, blocking President Trump’s unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states’ constitutional authority to administer elections. The final ruling follows … Continue reading
DOT Worker Hit & Injured in Crash in Gardiner Under Investigation
On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at approximately 1:43 pm., Troopers responded to a crash on Interstate 295 northbound in Gardiner involving a Department of Transportation (DOT) worker and an SUV. The preliminary investigation indicates DOT crews were removing the debris … Continue reading
On Fourth Anniversary of Dobbs, Collins has “No Regrets.”
Four years ago today, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, stripping away reproductive health care from millions of women. That decision was only possible because Senator Susan Collins cast the decisive vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh after assuring Mainers … Continue reading
Pingree Blasts Trumpism for Being “All Talk” on Supporting US Shipbuilding
Today during the House Appropriations full committee markup of the FY 2027 Defense funding bill, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) spoke out against Republicans outrageous $1 trillion bill that, despite it’s enormous price tag, fails to support American shipbuilding. In her … Continue reading
City Seeks Partners to Run Nightly Warming Shelter This Winter
The city of Portland will issue a Request for Expression of Interest (RFE) # 26105) on Thursday, June 25 to identify qualified partners interested in collaborating to operate a low-barrier winter warming shelter during the 2026-2027 season. The City is … Continue reading
Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorses Graham Platner Over Collins
Yesterday, ahead of the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, Graham Platner received Planned Parenthood Action Fund’s (PPAF) endorsement. “…………. CEO Nicole Clegg and dozens of supporters joined Platner to discuss Susan Collins’ decisive … Continue reading