Fifth-generation logger, former Maine Senate President and Democratic nominee for US Senate Troy Jackson stood with union rail workers as they called for increased safety measures at Rigby Yard in South Portland and rallied volunteers with the Seacoast Democratic party … Continue reading
Neighborhood Meeting for 43 St. Lawrence Street Redevelopment Next Month
You are invited to attend a city required neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held at The HIll Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss … Continue reading
Federal Judge Blocks Attempts to Restrict Mail-in Voting
A federal judge in Boston blocked the Trump administration from interfering with states rights to conduct mail-in voting for the upcoming November elections, now 67 days away. Judge Indira Talwan ruled yesteday that the plaintiffs were likely to succeed in … Continue reading
Three Officers Involved in Deadly Shooting at Casco Bay Lines Last Night
On Thursday, August 27th, 2026, at approximately 9:32 pm., the Portland Regional Communications Center (PRCC) started receiving calls about shots fired in the area of the Spring Street at Oak Street Portland. Portland Police responded to the area but did … Continue reading
Troy Jackson Calls for Town Hall Debates, Calls for Three Next Week
One month after becoming the Democratic nominee for US Senate, Troy Jackson today called for Susan Collins to participate in four televisied debates, including two towh hall-style debates where Maine voters can directly question both candidates. Jackson is also inviting … Continue reading
Republican Candidate for Maine Governor Issues Controversial Statement to Conservative Supporters
I’ll call Homan to send ICE officials to appear at polling places in Maine is the controversial statement that the Republican Bobby Charles is reported to have said to a closed door group of conservatives recently. Charles is the Republican … Continue reading
AG Frey Challenges New Title X Funding Conditions
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they meet a vareity of unlawful … Continue reading
“Women for Troy” Launches Today in Brunswick
Today, Reproductive Freedom for All announced its endorsement of fifth-generation logger, former Maine Senate President and Democratic nominee for US Senate Troy Jackson at the launch of the Women for Troy Coalition. Women for Troy is aimed at uplifting the … Continue reading
Maine Lobster Eliminated from Canadian Tariffs Says “MLA”
Canada’s decision to remove seafood and fish products from its retaliatory tariff list is welcome news and a relief to Maine lobstermen and the businesses and communities that depend on the lobster fishery according to a press release issued this … Continue reading
AG Frey Sues US Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States’ Vote-by-Mail Procedures
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the US Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in elections according … Continue reading