Golden Tempo, a horse not considered to be a favorite, was the winner of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby that ended early this evening. The odds were 23 – 1. In an amazing 1 l/4 mile run, he … Continue reading
Running Scared, Collins Votes to Limit Trump’s War Powers
Running scared, MAGA Member Susan Collins (R-ME) voted scared yesterday with Democrats in a failed resolution to limit Trump’s War on Iran. For the first time ever, she voted with Democrats knowing that she will be facing a rising star … Continue reading
Planned Parenthood Responds to Court Ruling Blocking Access to Medication Abortion
On Friday, May 1, 2026, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay in a Louisiana court case surrounding mifeprristine, one of two drugs commonly used in a medication abortion. While this stay is in effect, mifepristone cannot be … Continue reading
Graham Platner is Ready for Prime Time Because He IS Prime Time
The dropping out of the US Senate race from Maine by Governor Janet T. Mills yesterday, has put Graham Platner front and center in the national spotlight – a place that Mainers are unaccustomed to. It has a lot to … Continue reading
Portland Public Schools Student Art Show on Display at City Hall
The Portland Public Schools Annual Student Art Show at City Hall is up and on display for the first two full weeks of the month — until May 15 according to a press release issued late this morning. You are … Continue reading
Pingree Statement on House Passsage of Republican Farm Bill
Yesterday Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME), a longtime organic farmer and member of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after the House passed Republicans’ Farm Bill: “At a time when farmers are struggling in the face of rising costs … Continue reading
Rowe Elementary School to Host Gubernatorial Candidate Forum; May 4th
Where do the candidates running to be governor of Maine stand when it comes to public education in our state? You are invited to find out by attending a nonpartisan gubernatorial candidate forum on Monday, May 4th at Rowe Elementary … Continue reading
Cape Elizabeth Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges
Peter White, 48, of Cape Elizabeth, has been charged wih Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled “W” Druge and Unlawful Trafficking in Scheduled “W” Drugs according to a press release received today from Shannon Moss, Public Information Officer, for the Maine Department … Continue reading
Graham Platner Statement on Governor Mills Ending Her US Senate Campaign; Graham to Appear on MSNBC at 9:00 pm. This Evening
Today, US Senate candidate Graham Platner released the following statement after Governor Janet T. Mills announced she is suspending her campign for US Senate. “Janet Mills has dedicated her career to this beautiful state. We are all eternally grateful for … Continue reading
Governor Mills to Drop out of Senate Race Tomorrow; May 1st, 2026
A rumor abounds that lame duck Governor Janet T. Mills plans to drop out of the Maine senate race tomorrow, Thursday, May 1,2026, Although her staff in Augusta refuses to confirm this to this blogger, a pattern it has developed … Continue reading