Author: Jon Fetherston

Author: Jon Fetherston

‘I Love Pook’: Portland’s Time and Temperature Sign Lights Up With Viral Tribute to Viral Bull Terrier

‘I Love Pook’: Portland’s Time and Temperature Sign Lights Up With Viral Tribute to Viral Bull Terrier

PORTLAND, Maine — Drivers and pedestrians in downtown Portland may have done a double take over the weekend when the city’s iconic Time and Temperature Building flashed an unexpected message across the skyline: “POOK” and “I LUV POOK.” The message was a viral and heartwarming tribute to Pookie, a beloved Bull Terrier and prominent online

Platner Campaign Shows Signs of Spiraling as Controversies Mount

Platner Campaign Shows Signs of Spiraling as Controversies Mount

PORTLAND, Maine – Just how well is Graham Platner’s campaign going? That question has become harder to ignore as the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate continues to face mounting scrutiny over a string of controversies, awkward campaign moments, and growing questions about whether his campaign is beginning to unravel. The latest issue came after Platner’s wife

Scott Presler Brings SAVE Act Pressure Campaign to Maine, Urges Collins to Help Push Election Bill Through Senate

Scott Presler Brings SAVE Act Pressure Campaign to Maine, Urges Collins to Help Push Election Bill Through Senate

WELLS, Maine – Conservative political activist Scott Presler visited Wells, Maine, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, as part of a grassroots pressure campaign urging the U.S. Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, commonly known as the SAVE Act. The “Pass the SAVE America Act” rally was held at 113 Sanford Road in

Staff Departures, Sex Scandals, Nazi Tattoo and Vulgar Reddit Posts Leave Graham Platner Campaign Looking Like a Political Train Wreck

Staff Departures, Sex Scandals, Nazi Tattoo and Vulgar Reddit Posts Leave Graham Platner Campaign Looking Like a Political Train Wreck

PORTLAND, Maine — In case you missed it, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is not just having a bad week. He is having the kind of campaign meltdown that makes even seasoned political operatives reach for the exits. Platner, the progressive oyster farmer and military veteran trying to unseat U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, has

Maine Democratic Senate Candidate Graham Platner Kept Sexually Suggestive Account on App Dubbed “Predator’s Paradise”

Maine Democratic Senate Candidate Graham Platner Kept Sexually Suggestive Account on App Dubbed “Predator’s Paradise”

PORTLAND, Maine – Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing fresh scrutiny after a sexually suggestive profile tied to him was discovered on Kik, a messaging application that anti-exploitation groups have described as a haven for online predators and child exploitation. The account, operating under the username “phustle0331,” appears to mirror usernames Platner has

Protect Girls Sports Group Says 3,300 Public Comments Led to Revised Ballot Question

Protect Girls Sports Group Says 3,300 Public Comments Led to Revised Ballot Question

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Protect Girls Sports in Maine ballot question committee says more than 3,300 public comments submitted to the Secretary of State’s Office helped force revisions to the proposed wording of its 2026 citizen initiative. The committee called the total “historic,” saying it represents the highest number of public comments ever recorded for

Lewiston Council to Consider Third Censure of Scott Harriman After Alleged Obscene Outburst During Workshop

Lewiston Council to Consider Third Censure of Scott Harriman After Alleged Obscene Outburst During Workshop

LEWISTON, Maine – Lewiston City Councilor and state Rep. Scott Harriman is facing a third formal censure by the City Council after allegedly interrupting a fellow councilor during a recent workshop and using obscene language during the exchange. The proposed resolution, requested for council consideration by Mayor Carl Sheline and Council President David Chittim, centers

Collins Celebrates Auburn Public Safety Building Groundbreaking, Rebukes Platner’s Claim She Sent Him to War

Collins Celebrates Auburn Public Safety Building Groundbreaking, Rebukes Platner’s Claim She Sent Him to War

AUBURN, Maine — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R) joined Auburn officials and first responders Thursday for the groundbreaking of the city’s new public safety building, a project she said will strengthen emergency services and provide police and fire personnel with the modern facilities they need to serve the community. The new facility will replace one

EDITORIAL: Shenna Bellows Wants to Be Governor. Maine Women and Voters Deserve to Know Why They Should Trust Her.

EDITORIAL: Shenna Bellows Wants to Be Governor. Maine Women and Voters Deserve to Know Why They Should Trust Her.

By Jon Fetherston Shenna Bellows wants to be governor of Maine. That ambition carries a simple question: Why should Maine people trust her with even more power? Is it because she respects voters? Because she values fairness? Because she believes ordinary Mainers deserve a voice in the decisions that affect their families, schools and daughters?

Bangor Council Meeting Tonight Expected to Draw Further Public Comment on Homelessness

Bangor Council Meeting Tonight Expected to Draw Further Public Comment on Homelessness

BANGOR, Maine – Bangor residents will have another opportunity Wednesday night to address city councilors as debate intensifies over homelessness, public safety, encampments and the city’s proposed daytime shelter space. The Bangor City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 73 Harlow Street. https://www.bangormaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-801 The meeting comes

Fire Marshal: Robbins Lumber Fire and Explosion Was Accidental, Investigation Remains Open

Fire Marshal: Robbins Lumber Fire and Explosion Was Accidental, Investigation Remains Open

SEARSMONT, Maine — The fire and explosion that devastated the Robbins Lumber mill complex in Searsmont is believed to have been accidental, according to preliminary findings released by the Office of State Fire Marshal. Investigators with the Fire Marshal’s Office and special agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives National Response Team

Maine Tickborne Illness Cases Surge as Lyme Disease Reports Climb 32 Percent in One Year

Maine Tickborne Illness Cases Surge as Lyme Disease Reports Climb 32 Percent in One Year

AUGUSTA, Maine – Tickborne illnesses are rising sharply across Maine and much of the United States, with state health officials reporting record numbers of Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and babesiosis cases as residents face increasing exposure close to home. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 4,257 cases of Lyme disease in 2025, up

After Week of Controversy, Platner Joins Sanders and Jackson for Portland Rally

After Week of Controversy, Platner Joins Sanders and Jackson for Portland Rally

PORTLAND, Maine – After a bruising week filled with controversy and growing scrutiny, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner appeared in Portland over Memorial Day weekend for a campaign rally alongside Bernie Sanders and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson. The event, billed as a major show of progressive momentum in Maine, often felt less like

Senator Susan Collins Joins Searsmont Memorial Day Parade Honoring Fallen Service Members and Robbins Lumber Fire Victims

Senator Susan Collins Joins Searsmont Memorial Day Parade Honoring Fallen Service Members and Robbins Lumber Fire Victims

SEARSMONT, Maine – Sen. Susan Collins joined residents in Searsmont on Memorial Day as the community gathered to honor members of the armed forces who gave their lives in service to the country, while also remembering the victims of the recent fire at Robbins Lumber. This year’s parade paid special tribute to local volunteer firefighter

Platner Campaign’s Portnoy Outreach Backfires as Resurfaced Posts Fuel Difficult Week for Senate Bid

Platner Campaign’s Portnoy Outreach Backfires as Resurfaced Posts Fuel Difficult Week for Senate Bid

BOSTON – Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner’s effort to turn a Boston Red Sox-themed political advertisement into a populist campaign moment took an unexpected turn Saturday, after Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports and a nationally recognized media personality with deep ties to New England sports culture, publicly questioned why Platner’s campaign believed he

EDITORIAL: Maine Democrats Are Asking Voters to Normalize the Inexcusable

EDITORIAL: Maine Democrats Are Asking Voters to Normalize the Inexcusable

Graham Platner wants to be a United States Senator. That alone should require judgment, discipline, character, and basic moral fitness. Instead, Maine voters are being asked to ignore a growing list of disturbing controversies, obscene comments, bizarre behavior, and disqualifying lapses in judgment,  all because the radical socialist arm of today’s Democratic Party has decided

Jones Campaign Replaces Longstanding Route 1 Trump Sign in Woolwich With Gubernatorial Message

Jones Campaign Replaces Longstanding Route 1 Trump Sign in Woolwich With Gubernatorial Message

WOOLWICH, Maine – A large pro-Trump sign that stood for years on a ledge overlooking Route 1 in Woolwich has been replaced with a new political message: DavidJones for Governor. The sign, visible to thousands of motorists traveling through the Midcoast community, had become a familiar landmark along the heavily traveled road. According to the

Judge Blocks DOJ Review of Maine Voter Rolls Despite Trump Administration Election Integrity Concerns

Judge Blocks DOJ Review of Maine Voter Rolls Despite Trump Administration Election Integrity Concerns

PORTLAND, Maine – A federal judge on Thursday dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit seeking Maine’s unredacted voter registration database, rejecting the Department of Justice’s argument that it needed sensitive voter information to determine whether the state was properly maintaining its voter rolls. Chief U.S. District Judge Lance Walker ruled that the federal government did not

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