Many thousands packed Monument Square and downtown Portland today as peaceful protestors gave voice to their outrage at the Convicted Felon Trump and Billionaire Elon Musk’s illegal and unconstitutional dismantling of our democracy – by agency, by deportation, by tariff … Continue reading
AG Frey Sues Trump Administration to Protect Libraries and Museums
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop the dismantling of three federal agencies that provide services and funding supporting public libraries and museums, workers, and minority-owned businesses … Continue reading
A Reminder of the HandsOff! Protest on April 5th in Portland and in Augusta
Tomorrow, April 5, 2025, will be the single biggest day of protests since Trump retook office. Tomorrow is really going to be BIG, and Indivisible is counting on everyone to grab some poster boards, some friends and some snacks so … Continue reading
AG Frey Joins Multistate Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s EO Imposing Voting Restriction; Sec. Bellows Weighs In
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against President Trump, US Attorney General Pam Bundi, the Election Assistance Commission and other Trump Administation officials over the Elections Executive Order, an … Continue reading
Portland Man Arrested for Motor Vehicle Theft & Attempted Stabbing
Seth Mccullum, 33, of Portland was arrested last night and transported to Cumberland County Jail with multiple charges. On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 8:55 pm., Portland Police responded to the area of Commercial and HIgh Streets for a report … Continue reading
Unpopular President Peddles his Fantasy Tariffs at Kingdom Ceremony
Late this afternoon, after the stock market closed, Convicted Felon Trump signed executive orders that will raise tariffs on foreign car imports and parts by 25% effective immediately. He’s also implementing a 10% baseline tariff on imports from all countries … Continue reading
Pingree: Dudek Must Resign ‘Immediately and Disgracefully’
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree(D-ME) renewed calls for the Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner Leland Dudek to resign today, releasing the following statement in light of new reporting from “The Washington Post.” “Since Governor Mills courageously stood against the President’s egregious overreach … Continue reading
City to Host Earth Day Celebration – Saturday, April 12 in Payson Park
You are invited to attend a free, family friendly Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 12 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Payson Park according to a press release issued by the City’s Sustainability Office who is hosting the … Continue reading
AG Frey & Coalition of States Sue US HHS to Overturn Public Health Grant Cuts
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 23 states’ attorneys general and the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit in the District Court of Rhode Island against the US Department of Health & Human Services and … Continue reading
Maine State Police Investigating Crash in Yarmouth This Evening
Maine State Police are on the scene of tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 295. The rollover happened southbound on I-295 at mile marker 17 (Route 1 overpass) in Yarmouth. The southbound lane is still open in one lane only. Please exercise … Continue reading