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
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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 the charismatic 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 … 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 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 of incumbent … 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
Bayside Neighborhood Hosting Nine Day Community Festival; Starting April 25
The Bayside Neighborhood Association (BNA) announced today that it will host Bayside Week from April 25 through May 3, a nine day community festival featuring dozens of events curated by the BNA’s many teams in collaboration with city agencies, local … Continue reading
Celebrate Hope with Union of Maine Visual Artists Next Month in Portland
There is no doubt these are trying times we live in from the political to the envronmental. How do we find hope in an uncertain time? Twenty Union of Maine Visual Artists (UMVA) artists have created work that speaks to … Continue reading
Graham Platner Maintains 35-Point Lead over Governor Mills
A new poll finds that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner leads Governor Janet Mills by 35 points in the primary to take on Senator Susan Collins in the November election according to a press release issued by the Platner Senate … Continue reading
Graham Platner Speaks at Wabanaki Alliance Forum
Tonight, Graham Platner spoke at the Wabanaki Alliance Senate Candidate Forum, hosted by the Penobscot Nation, and reaffirmed his commitent to fighting for tribal sovereignty in the Senate. Platner was only joined by David Costello — Governor Janet Mills did … Continue reading