New reporting this morning in “The New York Times” from Ben Rhodes, the former national security advisor to President Barack Obama, argues that Graham Platner’s “visceral and moral reckoning” over the cost of war — at home and abroad — … Continue reading
Collins Honored for Nearly Three Decades in DC Selling Out the Working Class for Corporate Cash
Last night, Senator Susan Collins was the star of America’s worst ball where she spent the night rubbing elbows with pharmaceutical executives and corporate lobbyists. At the annual “Lobbyist Prom,” a gala that celebrates the cozy relationship between politicians and … Continue reading
Jetport Starts Using New Approach Minimizing Flights Over SoPo Neighborhoods
The Portland International Jetport today announced that starting last Thursday, April 16, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration published a new approach to PWM that will keep more aircraft over the water when approaching from the east. The publication of this … Continue reading
Neighborhood Meeting for Cedar Street Development Set for April 29, 2026
You are invited to attend a city required neighborhood meeting to discuss the plans for a 30-unit affordable multi-family housing building proposed to be located at 15 – 19 Cedar Street. The meeting is set for April 29, 2026 at … Continue reading
Pingree Blasts Burgum for Sabotaging Renewable Energy as Gas Prices Soar
Yesterday, during the House Appropriations Interior and Environmental Subcommitee hearing for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget request with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Ranking Member Chellie Pingree (D-ME) condemned the Trump Administration’s aggressive campaign against renewable energy as gas prices soar. … Continue reading
NEW POLL: Platner Leads Collins in Ninth Straight Poll for US Senate Race in Maine
Today, a new poll conducted by Echelon Insights, a Republican pollster, found Graham Platner leading Senator Susan Collins 51 – 45%. The same poll found that Graham outperforms Governor Janet Mills in a general election matchup. This marks the ninth … Continue reading
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests and Recovery of Missing Juvenile
On April 20, 2026, at approximately 8:35 pm., Portland Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Hanover Street and Lancester Street. Passengers in the vehicle were identified during the stop One passenger, a 17 year old juvenile male, … Continue reading
Graham Platner Holds A Commanding Lead in June 9th Primary Over Govenor Mills
The June 9 primary is just 50 days away. By every metric, Graham Platner holds a commanding lead according to a press release issued by the Platner for US Senate campaign late this afternoon. The three most recent polls of … Continue reading
Graham Platner Inspires Base Assisted by Senator Warren for a New Direction
Over 1,000 people descended upon the Holiday Inn by the Bay looking for ideas for a new direction for Maine politicians to pursue in their quest for a better life for all Mainers. Central to that quest is the defeat … Continue reading
Homeless Woman Arrested Following Stabbing on Congress Street
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, at approximately 5:25 pm., Portand Police officers responded to the 600 block of Congress Street for a report of a man covered in blood according to a press release received this morning from the Department. … Continue reading