Today, Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for US Senate from Maine, released his “Take Back American Power” plan to lower energy costs for Maine families, break oil and gas billionaires stranglehold on American energy policy and rebuild the country’s energy infrastructure … Continue reading
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Portland Tenants to Present an Audit of Rental Listings & the Tenants Agenda; May 12th Evening
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 7:00 pm. the Portland Tenants will present an update of their 2025 Zillow Audit showing egregious and ongoing rent control violations in the city, as well as the Tenants Agenda, a tenant approved plan … Continue reading
Liberty Man Accused of Assaulting Selectboard Member
On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at approximately 7:50 pm., Troopers from Maine State Police Central Field Troop responded to the Liberty Town Hall for a report of an assault that had taken place there. Upon the subsequent investigation that ensued. … Continue reading
In-Person Absentee Voting Begins Monday, May 11 for June 9 Primary Election
With this Sunday, May 10, marking 30 days until the Primary Election on June 9 and absentee voting getting underway statewide on Monday, May 11, the Office of the Secretary of State provided an update about Maine’s election processes for … Continue reading
MAGA Member Collins Confirmed Judges Who Restricted Medication Abortion
Susan Collins, who has a history of confirming anti-abortion judges, voted to confirm all three judges who just tried to take away abortion access in Maine and across the country according to a press release received this afternoon from Planned … Continue reading
Student Winners of Secretary of State Poster & Essay Contest Announced
There were more than 300 entries in the Secretary of State Poster and Essay Contests this year. The annual contests are designed to excite students about topics related to Maine civic education, including state history and the democratic process. The … Continue reading
Olivia Andre Ordered Released from Dilley by Federal Judge, Pingree Announces
Just hours after returning to Maine from San Antonio, Texas, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) shared news that a federal district court judge has ordered Olivia Andre’s release from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing center in Dilley, Texas. … Continue reading
Knox Woman Arrested on Arson and Attempted Murder Charges
On Monday, May 4, 2026, at approximately 10:43 pm., the Waldo County Communications Center received a 911 call from an individual a 1647 Bailey Road in Knox reporting a fire at the residence. Deputies from the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office, … Continue reading
Pingree Et Al Call for Release of Constituents & Closure of Dilley Detention Facility
Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) is once again calling for the release of her constituent, Olivia Andre, from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing center in Dilley, Texas following an official Congressional oversight visit on Tuesday. Pingree — … Continue reading
Franklin Arias Named Eastern League Player of the Month
Franklin Arias, shortstop for the Portland Sea Dogs has been named Eastern League Player of the Month by Minor League Baseball. Arias is currently ranked as the Boston Red Sox No. 2 overall prospect and No. 25 in the Top … Continue reading