Graham Platner, candidate for US Senate in Maine, today authored an op-ed in the “Houston Chronicle”, titled “Soldiers are Dying in a War with Iran and Ted Cruz Jokes on Twitter.” In this piece, Graham slams Senator Ted Cruz in … Continue reading
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Portland Increases Cruise Ship Tariff Fees Effective Next Year
Portland is increasing its cruise ship tariff fees beginning January 1, 2027. The new rate structure includes a discounted rate to encourage the use of low sulphur fuels while ships are at berth. The new rates are included in the … Continue reading
Federal Judge Halts Construction of Maryland ICE Detention Facility
US District Judge Brendan A. Hurson issued the temporary restraining order at 5;00 pm. Wednesday, siding with the State of Maryland, which sued ICE, the Department of Homeland Security, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons according … Continue reading
POLLS: Graham is the Democrats Best Bet to Beat Collins!
This week, two new independent polls showed Graham out performing Governor Mills in head-to-head matchups against Senator Susan Collins. In a Quantus Insights Survery, Graham leads Collins 49% to 42%, a 7-point advantage. In the same poll, Governor Mills trails … Continue reading
Graham Platner Unveils “Defend Democracy Agenda” in Machias
Graham Platner, candidate for US Senate in Maine, yesterday released his “Defend Democracy Agenda” at the site of the first naval battle of the American Revolution. The policy proposal serves as both a renewal of American democratic traditions and a … Continue reading
Trumpists Try for Destruction of Jack Smith’s Report in Court
America First Legal (AFL) announced today that it has filed an amicus brief in United States v. Knight First Amendment Institute, urging the US Court of Appeals to affirm Judge Aileen Cannon’s ruling that outside organizations have no right to … Continue reading
Crash on 1-95 in Waterville of Man From Brunswick Under Investigation
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at approximately 5:38 am., the Maine State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on 1-95 in Waterville. Preliminary details of the scene indicate a vehicle driven by Raymond Fenderson, 41, of Brunswick, was merging onto … Continue reading
State Offices in Aroostook County to Close at Noon Today
Governor Janet T. Mills, 78, has directed state offices in Aroostook County to close today at 12:00 pm, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. That is because of a winter storm forecast that will create haardous travel conditions across northern Maine. The … Continue reading
Maine Joins Secretaries of State Seeking DHS Confirmation that ICE Agents Will not be Illegally Deployed to Polls
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced today that Maine, along with eight other states, has sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Nominee Markwaye Mullin seeking confirmation that ICE agents would not be deployed to polling locations during … Continue reading
Senator Martin Heinrich Endorses Graham Platner for US Senate
US Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) today endorsed Graham Platner in his campaign for Senate in Maine. Graham Platner is focused on delivering for Mainers, not billionaire donors,” said Senator Martin Heinrich “And he’s exactly the person the Democratic Party needs … Continue reading