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
Pingree Calls on ICE to Release Mainer Indefinitely Detained in Texas Detention Center
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) is calling on US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to immediately release Olivia Andre, a 19 year old student who has been detained in the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas since November. In a letter … Continue reading
Graham Platner Once Again Outraises Sitting Governor and Incumbent Senator
Today, Graham Platner announced that his campaign raised more than $4 million in the first quarter of 2026, bringing his total to nearly $12 milllion since launching his insurgent campaign in August. With his impressive haul, Platner outraised Susan Collins … Continue reading
Graham Platner Unveils “End Billionaire Welfare” Tax Reform Plan
Today, alongside small businessowners and supporters, Graham Platner, US Senate candidate from Maine, released his ambitious tax reform agenda: “End Billionaire Welfare: A Tax Plan for the Rest of Us.” This aggressive plan takes aim at decades of tax breaks … Continue reading
Three Maine Students Accepted to US Service Academies, Congresswoman Pingree Announces
Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) announced three students she nominated have been accepted to US Service Academies. Reed Proscis of Freeport High School and Alberto Cutone of Kennebunk High School will both attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, … Continue reading
Portland Police to Participate in Drug Take Back Day; April 25, 2026
The Portand Police Department will participate in the DEA National Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Drop-off will take place on the patio of police station headquarters at 109 Middle Street. … Continue reading
City Receives Minor Site Plan Application for Portand Museum of Art
The City of Portland Planning Department announced today that it has received a Minor Site Plan application to facililtate the construction of an approximately 4,200 square foot temporary open air civil space for the Portland Museum of Art programming at … Continue reading
City Receives Major Site Plan Application from Avesta Housing Corp
The City’s Planning Department announced today that it has received a Major Site Plan application for the construction of a five-story, approximately 5,225-square foot multi-family residence building at 15 & 19 Cedar Street. The proposed development includes 30 dwelling units, … Continue reading
Sixth Annual Cutter Street Food Truck Park on Eastern Prom Opens This Week
For the sixth year, the Cutter Street Food Truck Park below the Eastern Promenade will open on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The popular Park will remain open until November 15, 2026 as it did last year. The seven food trucks … Continue reading
“End Citizens United” Names Senator Collins to 2026 Most Corrupt Politicans List
End Citizens United, a leading national anti-corruption organization, today named incumbent Senator Susan Collins (R) to its 2026 list of Most Corrupt Politicans, citing a record of taking money from corporate special interests and advancing policies that have raised costs … Continue reading