Mainers Want Fresh New Faces to Repesent them in Washington, DC Such as Oyster Farmer and US Marine Vet Graham Platner, 41. So far, his Campaign Has Raised Almost $8 million.  Incumbent Senator Susan Collins, 73, (R), Who Must Be Defeated  has Raised About Half that Amoaunt.  Governor Janet Mills, 78, who Is Also a Candidate, has raised Almost $3 million.

Signs Were Creative at the May Day Rally at Congress Square Rally, Portland, Last Year.

Many businesses and nonprofits Were closed  Observing the National Shutdown Day January 30, 2026.

“The leadership team of Saco Bay Indivisible has unanimously endorsed Graham Planter in the Democratic primary for US Senate,” according to a press release issued this morning.  “Every candidate brought significant strength – but Graham’s vision, courage and commitment to democracy stand out as exacrtly what this moment demands.  We urge you to learn more about him and consider supporting his campaign.

“Just imagine.  If Graham sang and played the guitar, he’d have been a part of the half time show at the Super Bowl yesterday,” says this blogger, who is still recovering from the Patriots loss yesterday!  “Can he tap dance?”

On another matter, Saco Bay Indivisible reports that although ICE has paused some high-profile actions, reports from our towns confirm that familiess are still being torn apart at the same pace.  Our neighbors need us.  The non-profit suggests the following ways to get involved.

Join a protest at the Saco Transportation Center on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 from   10:00 – 11:00 am,  That is weather permitting.  Please dress warmly and stand in solidarity.  There is free parking for the protest.  Home Made Signs Welcome!

On March 28th, Saco Bay Indivisible will be hosting a NO KINGS 3 event during the NATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST.  More details will be announced by March 21st.

You can volunteer to help drive ICE out of Maine.  Essential tools and trusted resources to help keep ICE out of Maine and protect our immigrant communities include:  Activiate Maine ICE Tool KIt and Maine Immigrant Resource Hub & Hotline.

“At last count, Graham Platner’s campaign has raised almost $8 million.  The incumbent Senator Susan Collins (R) campaign has raised about half that amout.  And Lame Duck Governor Janet T. Mills, who is also a candidate for Collins Senate seat this year, has raised about $2.7 million. reports this blogger.