Today, fifth-generation logger, former Maine Senate President, and Democraticnominee for US Senate Troy Jackson earned the endorsement of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. The endorsement comes as Troy campaigns for Senate with a strong focus on his honest roots as … Continue reading
ICE Detained More People in Maine This Year Than 2024 and 2025 Combined
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released new data detailing ICE activities between March 3 and August 6, 2026. The data was obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request by the Deportation Data Project (DDP), which publishes the … Continue reading
MSP Investigating Death in Sanford
On Thursday, August 20, 2026, shortly after 5:00 am., the Sanford Police Department responded to a residence on Twombley Road in Sanford following a report of a deceased male located in the backyard by a fire pit. The Sanford Police … Continue reading
Police Investigating Fatal Hit and Run on Forest Avenue
At approximately 9:18 pn on Monday, August 24, 2026, Porltand Police responded to the area of 1837 Forest Aveue for a report of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. A 57 year old woman was found deceased … Continue reading
JD Vance Calls Maine “Fraud Capitol” of the US in Brewer Speech
Avoiding the real issues that keep many Mainers awake at night, VP JD Vance today said that Maine is the “fraud capitol of the country.” This title came during a speech he gave at Compotech a defense technology company … Continue reading
New TV Ad Highlights Troy Jackson’s Working Class Roots
Today, the Jackson for Maine campaign released a new TV ad highlighting how Troy Jackson’s working-class upbringing shaped his fight for working people across Maine. in the ad, “Grocery Store” Jackson’s mother, Colleen McBreaity, reflects on raising Troy as a … Continue reading
Troy Connects with Public on MSNOW Cable This Morning
While maintaining a slim lead in his race for the US Senate from Maine, Troy Jackson appeared briefly but effectively on MSNOW this morning in the 9:00 am hour. When asked by the moderator what is different in the current … Continue reading
Troy Connects with Maine Voters on the Trail and on the Airways
Fifth-generation logger, former Maine Senate President and Democratic Nominee for US Senate Troy Jackson spent the week hearing directly from voters as he campaigns to bring his Maine working class perspective to Washington. After 30 years of Susan Collins … Continue reading
Upcoming Overnight Parking Ban on Some of Congress Street
From August 24th to August 27th between 8:00 pm – 6:00 am nightly, there will be an overnight parking ban on Congress Street between Pearl Street and St. John Street. That’s because MaineDOT will be conducting LIDAR roadway scanning in … Continue reading
DUNES Has Found a New Home on Fore Street; Fund Raiser set for August 28th
You are invited to attend an opening reception which is doubling as a fundraising exhibition on Friday, August 28th at 200 Middle Street in Portland. The opening reception runs from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm and includes a long list … Continue reading