Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) released the following statement on President Trump’s unauthorized war in Iran early this morning: “Early this morning, President Trump launched a major attack on Iran and openly called for regime change — without consultng Congress and … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2026
Graham Platner on Combat Operations in Iran Initiated by President Trump
Graham Platner, candidate for the US Senate from Maine, released a video today on military operations in Iran. In the video, Platner says: “Once again, in the space of less han two months, we awake to find that Donald Trump … Continue reading
Unions Privately Urge Chuck Schumer and Democratic Leaders to Stay Out of Maine’s Senate Primary
NBC News last night reported that labor leaders have been pushing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to end his support of Governor Janet Mills in Maine’s Senate primary. NBC News reports that UAW President Shawn Fain spoke with Schumer about … Continue reading
Secretary Bellows Shines on Cable News About Trump’s Possible Election Rewrite of Rules
Last night Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows appeared on a MSNOW cable news segment regarding reports that Dictator Trump is trying to unilaterally rewrite election rules for the upcoming mid-term election and beyond. Secretary Bellows said that colleagues of … Continue reading
The “Consequence of Palestine” Conference Moved to Gorham Church After USM Caves to Trumpism
The “Consquence of Palestine” Conference will proceed this Saturday at First Parish Congregational Church in Gorham, after the University of Southern Maine rescinded the user agreement with conference organizers, just six days prior to the event. The Conference is scheduled … Continue reading
Jetport Recognized as Best Airport in North America for Customer Experience
The Portland International Jetport announced today that Airports Council International’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) program has recognized the Jetport as the winner of three award in a global benmarking survey. The Jetport was recognized for the following three awards based … Continue reading
Alabama Women Arrested Following Turnpike Pursuit
On Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at approximately 5:38 pm., the Augusta Regional Communications Center received numerous traffic complaints about a red SUV traveling at high speeds and weaving in and out of traffic on 1-95 in the Auburn area. Despite … Continue reading
Portland Stage to Perform Shakespeare Play at Lincoln Middle School; 2/26
On Thursday, February 26, Lincoln Middle School will be hosting the Portland Stage Company for a touring performance of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the school. After the performance, students in grades 6 – 8 will engage directly with … Continue reading
New Independent Poll: Graham Platner Up Nearly 40 in Primary; Leads Collins in General
The University of New Hampshire today released its February Pine Tree State Poll, which shows that Graham Platner holds a 38 point lead in the primary. The poll also fnds that Graham currently holds a 11 point lead over Senator … Continue reading
USM Cancels Palestine Conference After Outside Pressure Campaign
The University of Southern Maine has signaled it is canceling a conference scheduled for its Portland campus on Saturday, February 28th just six days prior to the event. The Consequence of Palestine conference was a one day, four-session academic conference … Continue reading