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Interview with Jerry Leeman: Today we bring you a story about a handful of fishermen rallying against a billion-dollar green industrial project, shady foreign corporations, and our own federal and state government. All are conspiring to generate a cash cow for...
By Greg Yates The criminal case People v Gosselin took place in a little red house structure known as the “Town of Highland Justice Court” located in Sullivan County, New York. This little red structure is also known as the Barryville Town Hall, where court is...
A conservative Washington news outlet is reporting Graham Platner, accused of rape Monday, will be withdrawing from Maine’s Senate race. “A well-placed source told the Washington Reporter that Platner is poised to drop out,” the outlet said in what it’s calling an “exclusive.” In a related development, California congressman and key Platner supporter Ro Khanna
AUGUSTA, Maine — With mounting calls from Democratic leaders for U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner to withdraw from the race, attention is rapidly shifting to a question that seemed unlikely just days ago: who could replace him on the November ballot? The pressure on Platner intensified after new allegations of sexual assault became public. Platner
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner on Monday categorically denied a new allegation of sexual assault leveled by a former girlfriend, releasing a roughly two-minute video address amid mounting pressure on his campaign against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins. In the video, posted to X, the combat veteran and oyster farmer appeared in a casual
The new rape allegation made against Graham Platner by a former girlfriend on Monday place his Democratic supporters in an extremely difficult position. They must now choose between staying the course and defending Platner, despite their past condemnations of sexual abuse, or maintaining their integrity and rejecting Platner. [RELATED: Bellows, Warren, and Pingree Stand by
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine Democrats may soon discover that their decision to rally around Graham Platner was not simply a political gamble, but a potentially devastating failure of judgment. The left leaning new outlet, POLITICO, Monday afternoon published a story stating that a woman who dated Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner says he forced her to
Vermont’s senior senator, a key supporter of Maine Democrat U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner, Sunday rejected the alleged hypocrisy of flying charters while blasting oil-executive salaries. “Independent” Bernie Sanders’ use of private jets for his political campaigns and tours has drawn scrutiny from critics who argue it contradicts his advocacy against corporate wealth and environmental
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, a newly released Gallup poll suggests national pride has fallen to its lowest level in the survey’s history, highlighting deep political and generational divides over how Americans view their country. The poll found that only 33 percent of Americans say they are “extremely proud” to be American,
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey has responded to the United States Supreme Court’s decision to uphold state laws barring biological males from playing on female-only sports teams. “Today’s ruling, while predictable, is yet another disturbing affront to personal liberties by providing states with a license to discriminate,” wrote Attorney General Frey in a statement Tuesday.
An estimated 627 non-citizen MaineCare recipients are set to lose their taxpayer-funded healthcare on October 1 following changes made by President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill budget, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced on Wednesday. [RELATED: Just One Maine Prosecution for $70 Theft Part of New Nationwide Crackdown on Medicaid
A new Preble Street report identified more than 100 people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in a single section of Portland, raising questions about whether government counts are capturing the full scope of the city’s continuing homelessness crisis. Preble Street Health Services and the Preble Street Outreach Collaborative identified 104 people living outside during an informal count
GOP lawmakers say Gov. Janet Mills allowed political differences with President Donald Trump to cost Maine a valuable opportunity to promote its tourism industry on the national stage. Republican lawmakers and volunteers stepped in to represent Maine at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., after Gov. Janet Mills’ administration declined to operate the
The Robbins family has announced the death of Alden J. Robbins, who died on July 2, 2026, from injuries he sustained in the devastating explosion and fire at Robbins Lumber on May 15. In a statement released Friday through the Maine Department of Public Safety, the family said Robbins passed away peacefully while surrounded by
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner is facing renewed scrutiny following a report from NBC News that multiple women who previously had personal relationships with him are now working with a progressive advocacy organization that is providing legal assistance and helping coordinate media communications. According to NBC News, attorney and progressive social media influencer Cheyenne
Mainers planning to run errands, visit government offices, mail packages or travel over the Independence Day weekend should expect a split holiday schedule this year. Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Because the holiday lands on a Saturday, the federal government and the State of Maine will officially observe it on Friday, July
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) had a slim three-point polling lead over Graham Platner for the first time in the race in a new late-June poll from Fox News released on Monday, just days after a New York Times poll showed Platner’s lead shrinking. [RELATED: Platner’s Polling Lead Continues to Shrink in New York Times/PPH Poll…]
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner continued his statewide campaign Wednesday with a well-attended rally in Cumberland, where supporters gathered despite oppressive summer heat to hear a speech centered on economic inequality, health care, housing, campaign finance reform and what he described as the need for sweeping political change. Speaking for roughly 40 minutes, Platner
Buying a new car is becoming a financial burden many working Americans can no longer afford. New-vehicle prices are climbing again, but the sticker price is only the beginning. Higher interest rates, record monthly payments, longer loan terms, rising repair costs and expensive insurance premiums are driving the true cost of vehicle ownership far beyond
SACO, Maine — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R) joined local, state and federal officials in Saco Tuesday to mark the official start of construction on the Camp Ellis Shore Damage Mitigation Project, a long-awaited effort aimed at reducing shoreline erosion and storm damage in one of Maine’s most vulnerable coastal neighborhoods. The event included remarks
Maine’s southern-district congresswoman falsely claims the Supreme Court’s “transsexual” ruling “bullies kids.” In fact, the decision merely keeps boys out of girls’ sports. It doesn’t forbid boys claiming to be girls from playing on transsexual teams. The bottom line is so-called trans kids are welcome to be athletes – but not on mixed-gender squads. The
The United States Supreme Court voted 6-3 Tuesday to uphold state laws barring biological males from playing on female-only sports teams. Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson concurred in part and dissented in part from the majority’s opinion. The case brought before the Court stemmed from challenges filed by two students who
The City of Portland will activate cooling centers this week as dangerous heat is expected to settle over the city from Wednesday through Friday. The downtown Portland Public Library, located at 5 Monument Square, will serve as the city’s cooling center on Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2, during its normal operating hours of
A top Maine labor spokesman and vocal supporter of Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner is facing backlash after using the phrase “first against the wall” in a social media comment aimed at a Democratic strategist who refused to support Platner. Andy O’Brien, the communications director for the Maine AFL-CIO, made the comment as Democrats
NPR “reporter” Nina Totenberg reported Tuesday the retirement of conservative Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, a piece the outlet later admitted was false. The story was soon taken down and replaced with an editor’s note saying it had been “published in error.” Totenberg’s fake article was headlined “Justice Samuel Alito, who wrote the opinion overturning
Maine communities from York County to Aroostook County are preparing for a busy week of Independence Day celebrations, with fireworks displays scheduled across the state beginning Thursday and continuing through the Fourth of July weekend. This year’s celebrations carry added significance as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of American independence, with many towns pairing
Mainers need to rally and overrule the Democrat killjoys who refused to sponsor a booth at the Great American State Fair in Washington. Otherwise, Pennsylvania may wind up stealing the spotlight with its own “Spirit of 250” exhibit. “Pennsylvania’s found a way to get Pennsylvania to the State Fair,” says James Fisk, an avid follower
Review Ironbound RestaurantHancock, Maine We come off a long news day already half-cooked from the road. Jon Fetherston, Graham Pollard, and myself are in Sullivan, Maine, chasing follow-ups tied to the Platner campaign. The sun is falling, but there’s still one journalistic itch that needs scratching. Curiosity brings us to Ironbound. Rumor: the food’s good.
Graham Platner’s consistent polling lead over incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) continued to shrink in a New York Times/Portland Press Herald/Siena poll released on Sunday. [RELATED: Platner Attempts to Shore-up Campaign With New Statement Touting Fundraising and Highlighting Internal Poll Maintaining Lead Over Collins…] The poll surveyed 608 likely Maine voters on numerous issues, including
Chris and Karen Harrington have gathered more than two-thirds of the 149 signatures they need to help pass a food sovereignty ordinance in Clinton, after a state official showed up at their house and stopped them from selling baked goods and dairy at their farm stand. [RELATED: Clinton Family Farmers Take Action after State Regulators
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner was absent from this year’s Oysterfest in Freeport, and his company, Waukeag Neck Oyster Company, did not have a booth at the event despite the presence of numerous oyster growers from across Maine. The Maine Wire was at the event on Saturday, but America’s most-notable oyster farmer was nowhere
Over the course of the last six decades, those regularly traveling along Route 26 in Maine have become familiar with a classic throwback motel as they pass through the small town of Woodstock. It’s known as the Mollyockett Motel, a classic motor lodge is located in Bryant Pond, a village in Woodstock that’s been conservative
As Maine prepares to celebrate the nation’s 250th Independence Day, the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents to enjoy consumer fireworks safely, responsibly, and within the state’s legal guidelines. Under Maine law, consumer fireworks may generally be used between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. However, extended holiday hours apply during the Fourth of
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has spent more than four decades building what was once considered a fringe political movement into one that now influences elections from city halls to Congress—and increasingly, statewide campaigns. Founded in 1982 through the merger of several socialist organizations led by democratic socialist activist Michael Harrington, the DSA has
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R) joined Gov. Janet Mills (D), Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline, Auburn Mayor Jeffrey Harmon, and local community leaders Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of the new Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning, and Labor, known as Maine MILL, at the former Camden Yarns Mill along the Androscoggin River. The event also
The state’s Southern-District congresswoman thinks she’s just discovered Facebook, judging from her new anti-Trump publicity campaign. Democrat 17-year U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree has suddenly, mysteriously started posting videos complaining about Republicans every time she returns home to her organic island retreat from Washington. “OK, we’re already back in Maine” Minnesota-born Chellie tells viewers from the
After moving from Vermont to Maine to buy a breakfast joint, Sara and Dave LeBlanc find themselves in a real cockfight. The couple, who run a place called The Omelette factory in Ogunquit, bought a couple of metal rooster statues to decorate their new establishment. But the Ogunquit code officer cried fowl, claiming the roosters
By Jon Fetherston Wait. What? Are we seriously expected to believe this? Democrats like Graham Platner, Hannah Pingree, and Chellie Pingree have settled on the same campaign message: Donald Trump is the problem. Everything is terrible. Elect us, and we’ll fix it. The audacity would be impressive if it weren’t so insulting. Who exactly do
When Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner accused his GOP incumbent rival of potential criminality she pulled out the “d” word. But Sen. Susan Collins would have a high hill to climb proving – as she suggested – that Platner defamed her during a Thursday press conference. Making a legal case for defamation is virtually
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) was inaccurately telling students in its health science program that they needed to receive a COVID vaccine or lose their place in the program, despite the state ending the COVID vaccine mandate for healthcare workers in 2023. The policy remained in place until Thursday, when the parent of a student,
Clinton family farmers are taking action after an inspector from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (ACF) arrived at their house on Tuesday and ordered them to stop selling milk and sourdough bread at their farm stand. [RELATED: Farmers’ Almanac Saved at the Last Minute after New York Digital Media Buyout…] “I was
Republican gubernatorial nominee Bobby Charles is challenging his Democratic opponents to publicly reject campaign contributions from Augusta lobbyists, Central Maine Power, and AI data center companies, setting the stage for what he says is a defining issue in Maine’s race for governor. Charles announced Thursday that he will hold a press conference Friday morning at
Maine House candidate Austin Theriault (R) announced Thursday the launch of the People Over Politics PAC, a new leadership political action committee aimed at helping elect Republican candidates to the Maine House of Representatives. According to the campaign, the PAC has already secured more than $200,000 in fundraising commitments within a matter of weeks and
The upstart Maine Wire now has literally twice as many followers as the state’s longest-established big daily. Well, formerly big daily. The Maine Wire is now showing 188,000 Facebook followers compared to 94,000 for the Portland Press Herald. The Maine daily has 152 years on The Maine Wire but who’s counting. Lots to be said
The National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) expressed its support for Democratic Second Congressional District (CD2) nominee Matt Dunlap after doubts surfaced about his electoral chances against former Governor Paul LePage. [RELATED: National Dem Support for Dunlap Uncertain Following Upset Ranked-Choice Voting Victory…] “In a working-class, rural district like ME-02, the path to victory runs
A federal judge in Boston has blocked key aspects of President Donald Trump’s 2025 election integrity Executive Order from taking effect. The new ruling from U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper of Boston effectively served to convert a preliminary injunction issued last year into a more permanent ban. President Trump’s Executive Order sought to require
For the first time this year, a person in Maine has tested positive for the rare tick-borne illness known as Powassan virus. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says the person tested positive in Penobscot County, according to WGME-TV. It is the first reported case of the virus in Maine this year. “We
The Maine Secretary of State’s Office has announced the results of the Senate District 30 recount, impacting residents of Gorham and parts of Scarborough. A recount was requested by Rep. Ellie Sato of Gorham after Rep. Sophia Warren of Scarborough won the Democratic primary by a margin of just 29 votes. Senate District 30 is
Thrice-censured radical left-wing Bangor City Councilor Joseph Leonard went on an anti-ICE tirade during Monday’s council meeting before an ordinance aimed at limiting city cooperation with immigration enforcement failed. [RELATED: Bangor City Council Working on Ordinance to Restrict Cooperation with Immigration Enforcement…] “This is a criminal organization, but I don’t expect our rapist pedophile facist
National Democratic support for Maine’s Second Congressional District (CD2) nominee Matt Dunlap remains uncertain after his upset victory over front-runner and nationally endorsed candidate State Sen. Joe Baldacci (D-Penobscot), thanks to ranked-choice voting. [RELATED: Wood Gets Shafted: “Courageous” Democratic Candidate Responds After Party Endorses Baldacci Instead of Him…] “The onus is on Dunlap to make
A Maine college that recently sued its host city to force judicial approval of a new research pier now suddenly wants the public to know how loved it is. University of New England went out and hired a pollster to try to prove how popular it is with the average Mainer. Apparently school officials decided
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner on Monday received the endorsement of Planned Parenthood and used the occasion to sharpen his criticism of Sen. Susan Collins, Maine’s Republican incumbent, while making an unusual personal disclosure about his own experience using the organization’s health services. The most notable moment of the event came when Platner volunteered
The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) voted unanimously this past Tuesday to launch an investigation into the Casco Bay Ferry’s latest passenger rate hikes. This comes after 50 islanders submitted a petition to the PUC raising concerns that the increased prices would have a negative impact on low- and middle-income families, as well as seniors
Sen. Susan Collins (R) led a small group of lawmakers in urging Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz to make the adjustments necessary to support the successful implementation of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). According to the senators, current guidance from the agency may “unintentionally disadvantage” many rural hospitals
The York County Commissioners voted narrowly on Wednesday to refuse to issue a proclamation commemorating LGBTQ Pride Month, sparking a lengthy social media response from openly gay Commissioner Justin Chenette. [RELATED: Bangor’s Rainbow Crosswalk Cost Taxpayers $2,590 Before Repairs…] “My heart is heavy with the defeat of our Pride proclamation. By a single vote. The
A U.S. senator who became a brave early backer of Maine Democrat Senate hopeful Graham Platner may not be setting the best example of ethics for his protege. Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona has been found to have used leftover campaign money for family travel and Super Bowl seats, Politico writer Irie Sentner reported Sunday.
The Collins for Senator campaign announced the formation of a statewide coalition of Maine veterans supporting U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, highlighting what the campaign described as her longstanding record of supporting veterans, military families, and Maine’s defense community. The announcement comes as Collins seeks another term in the U.S. Senate and has drawn support from
Maine has one billionaire. Her name is Susan Alfond. Alfond, a Scarborough resident and heiress to the Dexter Shoe fortune, is listed by Forbes as one of the richest people in the world, with an estimated net worth of roughly $3.5 billion. Her family’s fortune traces back to Harold Alfond, who built Dexter Shoe Co.
Susan Collins Campaign Manager Steve Abbott delivered an energetic and often pointed speech Saturday at the Maine GOP Unity Breakfast, praising Republican volunteers and candidates while directing some of his strongest criticism toward Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner. Speaking to a room filled with Republican activists, elected officials, candidates, campaign staff, and supporters, Abbott
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is advising political observers not to count out Sen. Susan Collins. On ABC’s This Week, Christie called the five-term GOP senator from Maine “one of the most resilient politicians” he has ever met. Christie, who has two failed presidential campaigns under his belt, predicted her challenger is in for
HALLOWELL, Maine — Republican leaders, candidates, activists, and volunteers gathered Saturday morning at the Maine GOP’s Unity Breakfast at Maple Hill Farm Inn & Conference Center, delivering a consistent message to supporters: the primary election is over, and the focus must now shift toward winning in November. The event brought together Republican candidates, party officials,
Monument Square turned into the center of Maine’s soccer scene Friday as more than 1,000 fans packed downtown Portland for a free outdoor watch party hosted by the Portland Hearts of Pine, Maine’s new professional soccer club. The June 19 event was part of the club’s “Maine Soccer Summer” series and brought together fans for
By: Jon Fetherston Graham Platner wants Maine voters to send him to Washington as a United States senator. Think about that for a moment. A man seeking one of the highest offices in the country wants to help write the laws that govern 340 million Americans. Yet his own record raises a serious question: Does
The iconic Maine artist Winslow Homer’s monumental 1800s etchings will be featured in an exclusive Portland exhibit. The show opens on July 4th Eve at Portland Museum of Art, which stewards Homer’s art studio at Prouts Neck. “The show brings together Homer’s rarely seen etchings, alongside related paintings and watercolors, many tied to his time
Maine election officials on Friday released final results from several key primary contests more than a week after voters went to the polls, bringing an end to a prolonged counting process that drew increasing criticism of the state’s ranked-choice voting system and the administration of Secretary of State Shenna Bellows. Among the most significant results,
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) celebrated Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) strong support for her bipartisan push for affordable insulin after the socialist endorsed Graham Platner’s campaign against her. [RELATED: Collins, King Announce More Than $16 Million for Economic Development Projects Across Maine…] “I find it extremely interesting that Ranking Member Sanders has proposed nine amendments to
Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) signed onto letters complaining about the U.S. National Park Service’s money to fund beautification projects for Washington, D.C., and opposing the proposed triumphal arch. [RELATED: “I’m the Johnny Appleseed of Bath Mats:” Amid Rampant Healthcare Fraud, Angus King Wants Medicare Funded Bath Mats…] “The issue here isn’t architecture. Or patriotism. It’s
I spent most of Wednesday at the Department of Public Safety building in Augusta watching Maine’s ranked-choice voting tabulation process unfold. Or perhaps more accurately, slowly unfold. To be clear, everyone involved was friendly and professional. Staff from the Secretary of State’s Office, Maine State Police personnel, campaign representatives, members of the media, and election
The Maine Wire chief editor’s description of a U.S. Senate candidate’s alleged oyster business as a fake campaign prop turns out to be true, despite an alleged media critic claiming he’s wrong. Steve Robinson came under fire from a group that calls itself Politifact for saying on national TV that Graham Platner’s oystering is a
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows ruled last week that independent Androscoggin sheriff’s candidate Kevin Nichols is ineligible to run for the position following a challenge from incumbent Democrat Eric Samson. [RELATED: Republican Oxford Sheriff Candidate Admits to Errors After Incumbent Republican Files Ethics Complaint Against Him…] The ruling, handed down on June 10, essentially secures
Protect Girls Sports in Maine has filed an appeal with the Maine Supreme Judicial Court challenging a lower court’s decision blocking the group’s referendum question from appearing on the ballot this November. Leyland Streiff of the organization indicated the group’s intent to appeal the ruling in a statement obtained by the Maine Wire last week.
Seven days after Maine’s June primary election, questions are emerging about the handling of ranked-choice voting results after reporting issues surfaced in several communities across the state, raising concerns about transparency, chain of custody procedures, and public confidence in the vote-counting process. The Maine Wire began investigating the irregularities after receiving tips early Tuesday morning
Two primary races for seats in the Maine State Legislature will now be moving on to ranked choice voting tabulations. Three recounts have also been announced. Immediately following the June 9 primary election, the Maine Secretary of State’s Office issued a press release explaining that both the Democrat and Republican primaries for governor, as well
On a clear, dark, quiet summer night, the light of the moon shimmering on outer Casco Bay, the 111-foot tug Helen McAllister was proudly doing its work, guiding a massive gasoline barge into Portland Harbor. Suddenly, before the captain could react, the barge overtook the tug, the towline going taught, flipping the Helen McAllister, sinking
The Portland City Council voted 7-2 on Monday night to reject a proposed Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program that supporters argued could have helped ease the city’s growing property tax burden by seeking voluntary contributions from some of Portland’s largest tax-exempt institutions. The proposal would have established a formal framework for requesting payments
Maine will reportedly not be participating in the upcoming Great American State Fair, a sixteen-day event held as part of the country’s ongoing 250th anniversary celebrations. The Great American State Fair is described by Freedom 250 as “an opportunity for visitors from across America to experience an unforgettable celebration of the people and traditions that
“Wild, unpredictable, and hilarious.” That’s how Boston Magazine described Eddie Andleman in 1988, the year he won the mag’s title as “Best Radio Talk Show Host.” Andelman “transforms the usually numbing sports call-in format into the kind of comedic theater even non-sports fans can enjoy,” the magazine said. He died Monday at age 88. “We
The entertainment suits at CBS, the network scrambling to save “60 Minutes,” now have a new crisis on their hands. Byron Allen, their chosen pick to replace Stephen Colbert on The Late Night Show, is proving to be a disaster, Daily Beast’s William Vaillancourt reports. Ratings for Allen’s show have dropped 64 percent since he
While sunbathers in southern Maine have recently been on alert for great whites, this time it was great blacks. Bears, that is. Old Orchard Beach Police Department on Sunday said they first received reports of a bear sighting in the area of Saco Avenue near the fire department. The bear was observed within blocks of
Nearly a week after Maine voters went to the polls, the final results in three major primary races remain undecided as state officials continue the ranked-choice voting tabulation process in Augusta. The races still pending include the Democratic primary for governor, the Republican primary for governor, and the Democratic primary for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
Oil prices are beginning to fall as the war in Iran appears to be winding down, raising hopes that drivers in Maine and across the country could soon see additional relief at the gas pump. Before the Iran war escalated in late February, Brent crude settled at $70.85 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate, the
Firefighters are battling a massive structure fire Sunday on Atlantic Avenue at Wells Beach, where windy conditions and tightly packed homes are complicating efforts to contain the flames. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BTs6Z4WCe/?mibextid=wwXIfr The fire involves a three-story building in the area of 129 Atlantic Avenue, according to initial reports from the scene. Atlantic Avenue has been shut down
The Office of State Fire Marshal announced Sunday that 76-year-old Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury has died following his response to the massive fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont last month. According to the agency, Woodbury passed away Sunday morning, June 14, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Woodbury was among the many
Encouraging news for firefighter Katie Paige following her latest surgery related to potentially life-threatening injuries she suffered in the Robbins Lumber explosion May 15 in Searsmont. Paige successfully came out of surgery and is now recovering, according to a national website following her case. Doctors determined that no additional major procedures are needed, as her
If you have an extra chair at your Fourth Of July barbecue bitter public servant Chellie Pingree says “sorry I can’t make it.” In an SNL-trademarked Debbie Downer video message Saturday on Facebook, the First District congresswoman confirmed she’s the hit of the party. Not! Looking tired, disheveled and depressed, the wrinkled, aging 71-year-old Democrat
A far-left activist tied to Democrat U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner is facing allegations after law enforcement sources and Lewiston residents say she stalked and harassed a federal Homeland Security Investigations agent through Lewiston streets after mistakenly believing the agent was connected to ICE enforcement operations. Multiple sources, speaking on condition of anonymity because they
A Maine Superior Court judge has upheld Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ decision to block the citizens initiative brought forward by Protect Girls Sports in Maine from appearing on the ballot this November. Under the proposed legislation, students would only be eligible to play on sports teams and access protected spaces such as locker rooms
A veteran University of Virginia political analyst who looks for excuses to favor the Democrats isn’t buying what Graham Platner is selling. Despite Polymarket calling Platner a 32-point odds-on favorite to beat GOP U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, Larry Sabato is calling the race a toss-up. The longtime Virginia political analyst shows Maine as key to
U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks Thursday at the Maine Credit Union League’s Annual Convention in Portland, praising Maine’s credit unions for their long-standing role in supporting local families, protecting seniors from fraud, and investing in communities across the state. Hundreds of employees and representatives from more than 40 Maine credit unions attended the annual
The Maine Secretary of State’s Office announced Thursday morning that three races are officially moving on to ranked choice voting tabulation, including both the Democrat and Republican primaries for governor, as well as the Democrat primary in District 2. Given the wide field of candidates running in each of these races, it is not unexpected
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that it will be completely phasing out the issuance of paper checks by the end of this year. Last September, all four members of Maine’s congressional delegation joined together in urging the SSA to delay the implementation of this policy, citing concerns over the impact it would have
BOSTON, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts Republican Party is sharply criticizing Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey after she publicly endorsed Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner, arguing the decision raises serious questions about her judgment and political priorities. In a blistering statement released June 10, the Massachusetts Republican Party accused Healey and U.S. Sen. Ed Markey
It was only a matter of time before Graham’s exes started telling tales out of school – including the pie-plate caper. “You’ll be shocked to learn that Graham Platner’s ex-lovers are now coming out of the woodwork,” said Steve Robinson, editor in chief of The Maine Wire For instance: “I very briefly was talking to
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) warned against underestimating Graham Platner’s electoral chances in a Wednesday memo following his primary victory and urged Republicans to campaign with “urgency.” [RELATED: Anti-Platner Website Targets Democratic Senate Candidate After Campaign Fails to Secure Name-Based Domain…] “For Democrats, this race is not about the individual on the ballot; it
Peru, Maine, residents voted on Tuesday to saddle themselves with draconian new homeowners association-style rules governing how they use their property, including strictures on yard maintenance, vehicle repairs, and parking. [RELATED: Peru, Maine, Sexual Assault Suspect Found Dead After Threatening Suicide During Police Standoff…] Voters in Peru were confronted at the ballot box with a
The presumptive Maine Democrat U.S. Senate nominee is suggesting potential embarrassing pictures or texts may still come out of, from and about his past. Graham Platner appeared on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” show Wednesday after his big primary win the day before to address potential additional fallout. Platner’s overwhelming 50-point victory over Gov. Janet Mills came
SACO, MAINE – A long-simmering contract dispute between the Saco School Department and Thornton Academy erupted into public Wednesday as school officials, trustees, parents, and community members packed a tense Saco School Board meeting over the future of the city’s historic relationship with the academy. https://www.facebook.com/SacoSchoolDept/videos/1217882651401346 Although negotiations between the two sides have been taking
5/31/26Graham Platner & Shenna Bellows RallyDeering Oaks, Portland, Maine. I was operating on home turf. Deering Oaks is trying very hard to remain neutral. Ducks glide across the pond, a jogger sprints in the distance, unaware of the political shift about to occur. I step into the perimeter. Staff clocks me immediately. A staffer shakes
On Tuesday, voters in Portland overwhelmingly approved the district’s proposed $179 million school budget, which will be accompanied by a 5.68 percent property tax hike. Nearly half of registered voters in the city cast a ballot in Tuesday’s election. Held during an off-cycle election, the previous budget referendum saw just a ten percent turnout rate.
Maine Democrat Senate nominee Graham Platner has come under heavy fire for his many immoral and vile statements. These include lying about a Nazi tattoo, justifying rape, denigrating American hero Chris Kyle, and making remarks about me. I’m the soldier in the viral combat video whom Platner stated “didn’t deserve to live.” Platner and his
U.S. Central Command has released stunning video of a Bath-built warship carrying out multiple strikes in the Iran war. The attacks by the USS Michael Murphy were launched Wednesday under orders from President Trump, Pentagon officials announced. “The strikes are in response to Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression,” the U.S. Navy said. “U.S. forces remain
SULLIVAN, Maine – An apparent digital oversight by Graham Platner’s U.S. Senate campaign has opened the door for a new opposition website targeting the Democratic candidate by name. The website, published at GrahamPlatner.org, is not operated by Platner’s campaign. Instead, the page is paid for by SLF PAC and states that it is “not authorized
Seven in ten of the state’s “liberals” just unapologetically voted for a guy who: √ Has a Nazi tattoo √ Called cops bastards√ Said black people don’t tip √ Deacribed rural Mainers as stupid √ Suggested rape victims get what they deserve √ Accused a soldier of stupidity by surviving gunfire √ Sexted women online
Republican Senate candidate John E. Sununu intensified his criticism of Democratic activist Graham Platner on Wednesday, dismissing any suggestion that he could work with Platner in Washington and arguing the Maine Democrat is unfit for federal office. Speaking with NH Journal, Sununu was asked whether he could work across the aisle with a Democrat such
President Donald Trump referred to Graham Platner as a thug and speculated that he was the worst person to ever run for office during an Oval Office event after Platner’s primary victory. [RELATED: Maine Democrat Gov. Janet Mills Refuses To Concede Crushing U.S. Senate Primary Loss To Graham Platner…] “I watched that thug who’s up
Roughly three out of five Mainers believe that artificial intelligence (AI) will have a negative effect on the country over the next decade, according to the latest Pine Tree State Poll, a States of Opinion Project from the University of New Hampshire Survey Center. Just 22 percent feel that AI will have a positive effect
The state’s two-term-limited governor is still holding out hope she can become the Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate. Despite Janet Mills losing the primary to neophyte Graham Platner by some 50 points, she’s banking on the controversy-plagued Platner to eventually decline the nomination. Platner, 41, a Sullivan ex-Marine whose Nazi tattoo, misogynistic behavior and anti-establishment
AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine’s 2026 primary elections delivered decisive victories in some races while triggering the state’s ranked-choice voting system in several of the night’s most competitive contests, setting the stage for days of additional ballot tabulations before final nominees are officially declared. With no candidate surpassing the required 50 percent threshold in both gubernatorial
The apparent Maine primary U.S. Senate Democrat nominee is blaming a former Navy SEAL for an allegedly fake memoir. Graham Platner is accusing Marcus Luttrell of “lying” in his popular war memoir about his combat experience in Afghanistan. Platner claims Luttrell used a ghostwriter who supposedly ripped off another SEAL’s book to create a work
LEWISTON, Maine – Just weeks after Lewiston property owners received revaluation notices, residents are now being warned of another increase hitting their wallets: higher water and sewer rates. According to a public hearing notice issued by the City of Lewiston Water Division, the city is seeking approval from the Maine Public Utilities Commission for revised
AUGUSTA, Maine – Republican lawmakers are sharply criticizing the Mills administration after Maine Department of Transportation Commissioner Dale Doughty informed Gov. Janet Mills that the state may need to cut roughly $400 million in road and bridge projects over the next three years, a move Republicans say exposes years of poor budgeting and misplaced priorities
Since 2022, independent voters in Maine have had the ability to participate in a political party’s primary election for congressional and state offices. Voters who have formalized their political affiliation are only permitted to cast a ballot selecting candidates for their own political party. Maine is one of ten states to make use of this
President Donald Trump renewed his endorsement of former Governor Paul LePage for congress on Monday, just one day ahead of the primary, and strangely predicted a Democratic primary victory from former state auditor Matt Dunlap, despite him polling behind frontrunner Sen. Joe Baldacci (D-Penobscot). [RELATED: Formerly Moderate Democrat Congressional Candidate Matt Dunlap Stands By Platner
Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) joined Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) and all but one Democrat in voting to pass yet another Ukraine aid package, despite her repeated complaints about Iran War spending. [RELATED: Bellows, Warren and Pingree Stand by Graham Platner as New York Times Report Raises Further Questions About His Treatment of Women…] “Given the
A pair of socialist candidate recruiters had their eyes on an alternative to Graham Platner when they began looking for a good suspect to run against five-term U.S. GOP Sen. Susan Collins. Yale Law School grad Daniel Moraff and his fiancé, Leanne Fan, an academic with stints at Harvard and the proudly radical University of
NEWRY, Maine – U.S. Sen. Susan Collins addressed the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Maine’s 105th State Convention in Newry on Saturday, praising Maine veterans for their service in uniform and their continued work in communities across the state. More than 100 people attended this year’s convention, including members and leaders of the VFW
Bernie Sanders is afraid Graham Platner may about to be toast. That’s why he posted a lengthy hail-mary tweet over the weekend. Embattled Graham Platner, wounded by yet another allegation of questionable behavior, avowed he’s not being pressured to drop out. “We’re going to win this thing,” the presumptive party’s nominee told Maine Public Broadcasting
Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins was among the four Republicans to vote against a proposal to attach a version of the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act to a $70 billion funding package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol (CBP). Later in the day Friday, the Senate voted 52-47 in support of
OLD Orchard Beach, Maine – Republican firebrand and Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan traveled to Old Orchard Beach on Friday to throw his support behind former Maine Governor Paul LePage as LePage ramps up his campaign for Maine’s Second Congressional District seat. The event, held at Dunegrass Country Club, drew Republican activists, donors, and supporters eager
LEWISTON, Maine – A former Lewiston city councilor is facing growing criticism after a local educator was temporarily placed on administrative leave following the circulation of what critics say was a misleadingly edited video clip from a recent community forum on gun violence. Former Councilor Safiya Khalid publicly posted accusations against the educator after the
On the morning of Tuesday, June 2 — exactly one week before the June 9 primary, and with in-person absentee voting underway across the state — Maine’s Central Voter Registry experienced an unannounced and surprise update. In several towns, the work spilled into the start of the voting day. In Scarborough, three voters who arrived
Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins (R) cast her 10,000th consecutive roll call vote Thursday, marking a major milestone in her unbroken streak which began in 1997. “Mainers are known for their work ethic, and they deserve a Senator who works just as hard for them,” Collins said in a statement celebrating the achievement. “Growing up in
The Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) is planning to cut up to $400 million worth of construction and upgrade projects from its agenda amid massive transportation budget problems, according to a new memo obtained by the Bangor Daily News. [RELATED: Maine Faces $949.2 Million Budget Shortfall for 2026-2027…] “MaineDOT plans and delivers projects years in
A new internal poll conducted on behalf of the Pine Tree Results PAC, working to elect Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), found the incumbent tied with Graham Platner after recent polling has shown the Democratic challenger leading. [RELATED: Platner Attempts to Shore-up Campaign With New Statement Touting Fundraising and Highlighting Internal Poll Maintaining Lead Over Collins…]
Platner pooh-poohs explosive rumors, while mother-in-law brands sexting allegations as “bulls*it.” Maine’s presumptive Democrat U.S. Senate candidate has assured national party leaders the worst about his past has come out, a new report says. But when a liberal U.S. senator stalwart backing his candidacy clarifies the difference between marital problems and rape, that may indicate
PORTLAND, Maine – Prominent Democratic leaders Shenna Bellows, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Hannah Pingree have publicly embraced Graham Platner as a trusted ally, a champion for working families and the kind of leader Maine needs in Washington. Their endorsements came after Platner’s offensive Reddit history and Nazi-associated tattoo had already become public. Then the
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) was one of just four Democrats to vote in favor of a bill aimed at cracking down on childcare fraud perpetrated through the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG). [RELATED: YouTuber Nick Shirley Exposes Alleged Somali Daycare Center Which Reportedly Reaped $4,000,000 From Taxpayers…] The house passed the bill 217-207,
Bangor’s controversial pride flag rainbow crosswalk cost taxpayers $2,590 even before it was repainted after drivers left skid marks on it. [RELATED: Bangor Public Works Paints Pride Crosswalk Using City Resources…] Bangor Public Works sent employees to paint the crosswalk on May 27, prompting social media comments suggesting that the politically motivated project caused traffic
The Portland Teachers Union has reversed course and is now urging voters to support the city’s proposed school budget when they go to the polls next week. This comes after district leaders vowed to add back five educational technician positions next year, as well as make an effort to reduce administrative costs. Late last month,
AUGUSTA, Maine – Republican gubernatorial candidate Garrett Mason held a press conference Wednesday at the Maine State House, unveiling what he described as the early framework for the first budget of a future Mason administration while sharply criticizing the rapid growth of state spending under Gov. Janet Mills. Speaking at the Legislative Welcome Center in
LEWISTON, Maine – Republican candidate for governor Ben Midgley held a press conference Wednesday at Val’s Drive-In in Lewiston, where he pushed back against criticism from Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Nirav Shah and outlined his vision for rebuilding Maine’s economy. Speaking before supporters and members of the media, Midgley accused Shah of dismissing his economic
Graham Platner’s campaign issued a damage control memo on Wednesday, bragging about his fundraising numbers and a new internal poll showing him maintaining a reduced lead over Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) amid his new cheating and sexting scandal. [RELATED: Staff Departures, Sex Scandals, Nazi Tattoo and Vulgar Reddit Posts Leave Graham Platner Campaign Looking Like
BUCKSPORT, Maine – A proposal to begin Bucksport Town Council meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance has sparked debate among local officials and residents, with supporters calling it a traditional expression of patriotism and opponents warning it could inject unnecessary division into municipal government. The issue came before the town’s regulatory review committee on May
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) celebrated the early completion and delivery of an Arleigh Burke-class naval destroyer on Tuesday after the delivery was announced by the U.S. Navy. [RELATED: Bath Iron Works Secures Contract to Construct New Navy Destroyer…] “@USNavy has accepted delivery of the future USS Patrick Gallagher from Bath Iron Works more than two
Noble High School in Berwick took down an Israeli flag found flying above an American flag on school property on Monday after an image of it began circulating on social media. Principal AJ Dufort explained that the flag was not placed by the school and that they believe it was flown by vandals. [RELATED: Noble
Maine’s embattled presumptive Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate discussed buying cocaine in Reddit posts and admitted drug use while backpacking during paid military leave, Washington Free Beacon reports. Graham Platner, in since-deleted posts from 2020, recalled his travels through Europe just before leaving the Marine Corps in 2008. “I was making a pretty penny doing
Ranked choice voting is set to be used for the upcoming June 9 primary election for which a number of key races will be on the ballot. Although ranked choice voting has proven to be a point of significant controversy since its initial implementation several years ago, it is nonetheless the system in place for
Longshot Democratic Senate candidate David Costello renewed his calls for Graham Platner to debate him just one week out from the Democratic primary after a new cheating scandal was added to the mountain of bad press plaguing the candidate’s campaign. [RELATED: Platner, Costello Mum On Status Of Joint Bangor Anti-Collins Rally; Costello: ‘Don’t Ask Me,
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – With just eight days remaining before Maine’s June 9 Republican gubernatorial primary, candidate Jonathan Bush released his final television ad Monday, leaning into his outsider message and drawing a contrast with one of his Republican opponents. The ad, titled “Join Me,” will begin airing statewide on June 1, according to the
AUGUSTA, Maine — Republican gubernatorial candidate David Jones publicly ranked his full ranked-choice voting ballot Monday during a press conference with media and supporters, making him the only candidate in the race to do so publicly, according to his campaign. Jones began by addressing his own place on the ballot before speaking about each of
The formerly moderate Democratic congressional candidate Matt Dunlap reaffirmed his support for Graham Platner on Monday despite the new cheating scandal plaguing the presumptive Democratic Senate nominee. [RELATED: Staff Departures, Sex Scandals, Nazi Tattoo, and Vulgar Reddit Posts Leave Graham Platner Campaign Looking Like a Political Train Wreck…] “Do you still continue to support Graham
Although the upcoming primary election is scheduled for June 9, Mainers can already start casting their ballots. Up for a vote this cycle are several critical races, including for the governorship, as well as for one of Maine’s seats in the United States Congress and both of the state’s seats in the United States House
A parental rights group doubled down on its demand that Graham Platner be barred from school property across Maine after new revelations that Platner was sending sexually explicit messages to women on Kik, a chat site described as a “predator’s paradise” by the The Center on Sexual Exploitation. [RELATED: Maine Democratic Senate Candidate Graham Platner
AUGUSTA, Maine – The Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices has voted to open an investigation into an anonymous website targeting Republican gubernatorial candidate Ben Midgley, escalating a dispute inside the already heated GOP primary for governor. The commission voted Wednesday to investigate midgleyexposed.com, a website that attacked Midgley and included a disclaimer
BANGOR, Maine – U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R) joined families, friends, and members of the Bangor community Tuesday to welcome home more than 60 Maine veterans returning from Washington, D.C., after a trip organized by Honor Flight Maine. The veterans traveled to the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in honor of the men
The founder of a nationwide organization combating gun violence called Sunday for Maine’s presumptive U.S. Senate Democrat candidate to leave the race. Shannon Watts, who founded Moms Demand Action, issued her statement after Graham Platner’s wife was seemingly forced into making a hostage video defending her husband’s alleged extramarital sexting. “I have incredible empathy for
What with the day-to-day embarrassing surprises afflicting Maine’s leading Democrat Senate candidate, Graham Platner could eventually decide to drop out, says a leading political ethicist. “Per Maine law, Platner can quit after he is nominated without providing a reason prior to 5 p.m. on the second Monday in July,” writes Henry Olsen on X. “The
A public dispute between former Obama adviser Jon Favreau and former Biden adviser Neera Tanden has exposed a deeper divide within Democratic circles over transparency, personal conduct, and electoral strategy. The disagreement began after revelations involving Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, came under fire amid reports that he and his wife had
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
The wife of a U.S. Senate candidate from Maine who sent sex texts to a dozen women says they have “a great marriage.” Amy Gertner made a video Saturday for Democrat Graham Platner’s campaign showing her walking up and down a road in their town of Sullivan. “I wanted to make a statement about my
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
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
A growing number of respected Democratic, Independent and Republican voices are publicly raising concerns about Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner as Democrats seek to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins in one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races. The criticism has come not just from Republican opponents, but from figures who broadly identify with
Maine Wire editor-in-chief Steve Robinson says the sexy texts won’t amount to a hill of beans for the Democrat golden boy who can do no wrong in the eyes of his sycophants. The wife of the leading Democrat in the U.S. Senate primary found sexual texts to women on his phone, according to a report
Over 60 percent of Mainers have expressed concern over gas prices in the state, although there is a distinct divide based on political affiliation. According to the latest Pine Tree State Poll, a States of Opinion Project conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, the majority of Democrats and independents in Maine are
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson is receiving support from a PAC funded by a variety of out-of-state organizations and a foreign-born, Illinois-based stock-trading millionaire despite positioning himself as a “clean money” candidate opposing rich “oligarchs”. [RELATED: Bangor Hands Out $336k in Grants to “Food and Medicine” That Employed Troy Jackson And Campaigned for Liberal City
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
Gov. Janet Mills (D) held an event at Westbrook High School earlier this week celebrating a new policy that was signed into law as part of the supplemental budget which bars students from having cell phones in public schools during the day. The statewide bell-to-bell ban represents a departure from the policy adopted by lawmakers
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
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
Republican gubernatorial frontrunner Bobby Charles admitted to receiving MaineCare benefits in a Facebook post on Thursday and reaffirmed that statement in the comments before correcting it and saying that he is actually on Medicare. Charles’s rapid-fire style on social media has successfully drawn attention from voters and has likely contributed to his consistent place at
According to a new Pine Tree State Poll, a States of Opinion Project conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, Graham Platner has a 73 percent favorability rating among likely voters in Maine’s Democratic primary. Incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R), on the other hand, has a 65 percent favorability rating among those who
The Portland teachers union is urging voters to reject the $179.3 million school budget that was sent to the ballot unanimously by the City Council last week. As reported by the Portland Press Herald, the union has argued that the proposed budget favors administrative positions over those which are based in schools. Never before has
Bangor Public Works used city resources and taxpayer funds on Wednesday to paint a rainbow pride flag crosswalk on State Street. [RELATED: Bangor Hosts Massive Pride Event Featuring Demonstrators in Fetish Gear, Drag Queens, and Small Children…] The city did not announce the politically motivated initiative through any of its official social media accounts, but
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?
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
Portland voters are being asked to weigh in on a $179.3 million school budget at the ballot box this June. As proposed, the school budget would carry a 5.68 percent school-side property tax increase, equating to a roughly $200 annual hike on a median-priced $566,600 home. Due to declining enrollment, the state subsidy received by
Secretary of State (SoS) Shenna Bellows decided on Tuesday to remove the referendum question to protect girls’ sports and spaces from November’s ballot after previously determining that it could appear, following challenges to the legitimacy of its signatures. [RELATED: Contentious Hearing Over Maine Girl Dads Ballot Initiative Puts Bellows’ Role Under Scrutiny…] “Citizen initiatives are
In the wake of an attack on him by Democrat Hannah Pingree, the GOP’s Bobby Charles is challenging her to a debate. “If you and Janet Mills can take a break from your Trump bashing, I’ll debate you, 2 on 1, any day of the week,” Charles told Pingree on Monday. Pingree over the weekend
Graham Platner is now taking incoming from his own party, including a congressman saying he’s disqualified due to his skin ink. In an interview with CNN on Monday, U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Massachusetts, said he finds Platner’s now-famous “Nazi” tattoo a race-ender. “I find that tattoo and his commentary about it to be personally disqualifying,”
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
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
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
Two peas in a pod, as they say. In one corner, U.S. Senate Democrat candidate Graham Platner, who once said some women invite rape. In the same corner, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, who once publicly fantasized about rape. Platner invited Sanders on Sunday to headline a political rally for him in Bangor. “On our
The state’s leading northern-Maine paper’s annual report shows an anemic following – far behind The Maine Wire – despite an advantage in legacy and workforce size. Graham Pollard, who is The Maine Wire’s digital media editor, compared Bangor Daily News’ readership to the Wire’s. Pollard’s source for Bangor’s following comes from its so-called 2025-2026 “Impact
Hannah Pingree apparently just woke up and suddenly realized she’s about to lose the Democrat primary for governor. Pingree on Saturday came out smoking – but not against her Democrat opponents. No, she came out with a Facebook post attacking Bobby Charles, the leading GOP primary candidate. “This guy’s bigotry has no place in Maine
Janet Mills leaving her name on the ballot while pretending to quit the race is the oldest dirty trick in the world. Democrat Gov. Janet Mills is having her cake and eating it too. To wit, even though Mills claimed recently to be quitting her U.S. Senate primary bid, it’s just an act. Mills intentionally
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
After two weeks and more than 10,000 votes, Boston.com readers have crowned New England’s top suntanning enclave in its Battle of New England Beach Towns bracket – Ogunquit, Maine. “From an original bracket of 32 towns spanning five states, the contest ultimately ended in a Maine battle between Ogunquit and Bar Harbor during the championship
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who couldn’t even manage a plate rollout, has announced her new political bedfellow – public-bathroom masturbator-in-chief Graham Platner. “So glad to have Graham on my team!” the Democrat gubernatorial hopeful says on Facebook. “Together we’re going to usher in a new chapter for a progressive and affordable Maine!” Notwithstanding
Troy Jackson, Hannah Pingree, and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows have formed an alliance in the Democratic gubernatorial race, vowing on Friday to rank each other as second and third choices in an apparent gambit to overturn frontrunner Nirav Shah if the race goes into ranked-choice voting. [RELATED: Democrat Drama: CD2 Candidates Team Up to
The U.S. House scored a victory for parental rights on Wednesday, passing a bill to prevent schools from hiding gender transitions from parents despite opposition from Reps. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Jared Golden (D-Maine). [RELATED: OCP Policy Director and Radical Leftist Running for Augusta School Board Previously Raised Funds for Abortion and “Gender Affirming Care”…]
A Maine church has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over alleged interference with members’ use of a hallucinogenic substance during its services. Pachamama Sanctuary argues in its lawsuit against the federal government that it uses ayahuasca tea during certain ceremonies. A South American ceremonial tea, ayahuasca contains DMT, a Schedule I controlled substance
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
The Maine Democrat Party reportedly canceled a Friday rally in Bangor set to feature Graham Platner and David Costello, the party’s remaining contenders for Senate. No reason was given for the apparent cancellation of the event aimed at faulting five-term GOP Sen. Susan Collins. The Maine Wire reached out to both campaigns for an explanation.
Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) announced a novel proposal on Wednesday to cut Medicare spending: send 20-30 million $11 bath mats to Medicare recipients to prevent costly falls. [RELATED: Angus King Joins Democratic Senators in Challenging President Trump’s Election Integrity Executive Order…] “I’m the Johnny Appleseed of bath mats. Whenever I go to see somebody and
Platner’s campaign has been plagued by his derogatory comments about women. For Maine Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner, the seedier he gets the better he bests his GOP opponent. Of late he talked about masturbating in public bathrooms and now it’s complaining about taxing prostitution. Nonetheless the latest Pan Atlantic poll shows him beating
The plane that transported an American who tested positive for Ebola made a stop in Maine at Bangor International airport. The Phoenix Air jet stopped in Bangor on Wednesday afternoon for fuel, according to WABI-TV via Penobscot County Area Scanner Page. The aircraft’s final destination was Georgia. Initially leaving from a Greek island, the plane
Barstool’s Pardon My Take host Hank Lockwood, under fire from Toucher & Hardy on 98.5, isn’t taking kindly to their whiny sniping. Lockwood got a big scoop, as we say, landing an exclusive with ex-Pats head coach Bill Belichick on America’s No. 1 sports podcast. Longtime Boston sports radio hosts Fred Toucher and Rob “Hardy”
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case during their next term concerning whether all school employees can bring sex discrimination lawsuits under a law governing educational institutions receiving federal funding. A judge for the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the statutory language does not provide a “private right of
SULLIVAN, Maine – A Maine parents’ advocacy organization is calling for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) to be banned from school properties across the state following resurfaced online posts and a growing list of controversies that have engulfed his campaign. In a media release issued Wednesday, Parents’ Rights in Education Maine and RSU
LEWISTON, Maine – In Maine politics, controversies that once might have ended political careers now seem to generate little more than a brief news cycle and a shrug. On one side is Lewiston City Councilor, School Committee member, and State Rep. Scott Harriman, who publicly admitted in 2024 that he had urinated in downtown alleys
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating immigration fraud allegations against Somali-born Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) Vice President J.D. Vance announced on Tuesday in response to a Daily Caller reporter’s question. [RELATED: Trump Targets Ilhan Omar Over “$19B” Minnesota Fraud Claim and Singles Out Maine in Widening Crackdown…] “I don’t want to prejudge an
Three Democrats running for the Second Congressional District Seat banded together on Wednesday and penned a letter to frontrunner Joe Baldacci demanding that he disavow a new out-of-state left-wing super PAC donating to his campaign. [RELATED: Wood Gets Shafted: “Courageous” Democratic Candidate Responds After Party Endorses Baldacci Instead of Him…] “A super PAC calling itself
Nirav Shah shows a lead far beyond margin of error in five polls published May 19th by the New York Times. With early Democrat voting already under way in Maine’s gubernatorial primary the incumbent’s late endorsement of Hannah Pingree is of no consequential value. Judging by five polls posted May 19 by the NYT, nothing
BANGOR, Maine – Former Gov. Paul LePage joined Maine’s Morning News on WVOM Wednesday morning, telling host Ric Tyler that Maine’s welfare fraud problem is “even worse” than he previously believed. https://www.wvomfm.com/episode/rewind-05-20-paul-lepage-for-congress-945 LePage, a Republican candidate for Congress and one of Maine’s most consequential conservative political figures in recent history, served two terms as governor
Augusta residents will have an opportunity later this month to voice their concerns over the city’s homelessness problems and hear what city officials want to do to fix the problem. [RELATED: Maine Lawmakers Head Home after Controversial Budget Push, as Fraud, Child Welfare Failures, Homelessness Still Haunt the State…] The Community Forum on Homelessness will
LEWISTON, Maine — One week after Lewiston voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed $129.71 million school budget, the Lewiston City Council moved forward Tuesday night with a series of major fiscal votes tied to the city’s Fiscal Year 2027 municipal budget. The May 19 meeting centered heavily on final appropriations, utility spending, special revenue funds, and
AUGUSTA, Maine – Gov. Janet Mills has ordered United States and State of Maine flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, May 21, and Friday, May 22, in honor of three fallen public servants. The flags will be lowered statewide from sunrise to sunset on the days of their respective memorial and funeral services.
SEARSMONT, Maine – State and federal investigators are continuing to treat the deadly fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont as an active and complex investigation, as crews work to safely clear debris from the damaged mill site. Maine State Fire Marshal Shawn Esler and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Both of Maine’s delegates in the United States Senate, Sen. Susan Collins (R) and Sen. Angus King (I), have joined forces with a primarily Democratic group of lawmakers to advocate for the release of nearly $360 million in federal funding for weatherization assistance through the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). The coalition is also calling for
SULLIVAN, Maine – Just when it seemed Graham Platner’s controversies had reached what some at The Maine Wire jokingly call a “Platner plateau” — the point where keeping track of the reasons voters are being told not to trust him becomes exhausting — another story dropped. And once again, the campaign of Maine’s presumptive Democratic
AUGUSTA, Maine – As Portland, Lewiston, and Bangor moved to restrict cooperation with federal immigration authorities, the political battle over immigration enforcement in Maine is rapidly escalating, with several Democratic gubernatorial candidates and some city elected officials openly criticizing ICE operations and aligning themselves with sanctuary-style policies that federal officials say undermine public safety. Federal
WATERVILLE, Maine – A Republican candidate for the Maine House says he was removed from an advisory role at a public technical school program after his campaign website listed his service on the committee, even though the information had reportedly been public for roughly seven months before anyone objected. Shawn Packard, a media professional and
Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner’s father paid for him and his wife to receive fertility treatments in Norway, according to a new report. When Platner and wife Amy Gertner did a campaign commercial six months ago saying they were going to Norway for affordable reproductive treatments, they never disclosed they weren’t paying for them.
The United States Senate confirmed Andrew B. Benson as the United States Attorney for the District of Maine and David St. Pierre as the U.S. Marshal for the District of Maine in a party-line vote Monday evening. These nominees were approved “en bloc” alongside 47 others, meaning that senators did not consider each candidate individually
Much of the discussion surrounding Graham Platner and his candidacy has focused on his Nazi tattoo, past controversial comments, fake blue-collar political outsider persona, and other personal controversies, allowing his truly radical left-wing platform to fade into the background. [RELATED: Platner’s “Average Man” Image Faces New Scrutiny as Campaign Finances Draw Attention…] Platner, running for
PORTLAND, Maine – The City of Portland has selected Stantec to lead the development of Portland in Motion, a comprehensive long-range transportation plan intended to guide how people and goods move through the city over the next two decades. The project will be led by Stantec’s Urban Mobility team in Boston, with local support from
The atmosphere at a youth ball game is usually a soundtrack of summer: the crack of the bat, the enthusiastic chants of the players, and the calming hum of the crowd enjoying their day off as the warm breeze blows the black flies away just enough to bearably watch the children play. But, when you
By Lisa Keim – Oxford County Commissioner, District 2 Like many of you, I look around Maine today and barely recognize parts of it. The change hasn’t been subtle—it’s been sweeping. And for many of us, it hasn’t just been economic or political; it’s been personal. The fallout from heavy-handed COVID mandates still lingers, leaving
PORTLAND, Maine – The Portland Fire Department is celebrating National Emergency Medical Services Week from May 17 through May 23, joining departments and agencies across the country in recognizing the lifesaving work of EMTs, paramedics, 911 dispatchers, and other pre-hospital care providers. This year marks the 52nd annual National EMS Week. The official 2026 theme
SEARSMONT, Maine – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has joined the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office in investigating the cause of the fatal explosion and mass-casualty fire at Robbins Lumber Inc. in Searsmont, a disaster that killed one firefighter, injured 11 others, and shut down the mill for the foreseeable future. Investigators
“Help out, Mainers! What’s the BEST lobster roll for @VP? JD Vance wants to know where to get the best lobster roll.” That’s the challenge Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, posted Thursday on X looking for a good roll to feed Vice President Vance during his Maine visit. Some of the recommendations: √ “Bayley’s lobster pound
A new New Hampshire Journal poll of Republican voters in New Hampshire suggests Vice President JD Vance has emerged as the early frontrunner in the 2028 presidential race, reinforcing a broader national trend and challenging long-held assumptions about the Granite State’s political identity. According to a survey conducted by Praecones Analytica and reported by the
“We the People.” Those are not just the first three words of the United States Constitution. They are the foundation of the American experiment. They are a declaration that power in this country does not flow from a king, a ruling class, a bureaucracy, or a political machine. It flows from us. That is the
PORTLAND, Maine — TPUSA Faith’s “Make Heaven Crowded Tour 2026” came to the Portland Expo Center Friday night, bringing a faith-based, family-friendly Christian gathering to a city where critics had spent weeks trying to cast the event as controversial. Hosted by Calvary Chapel Greater Portland, the event featured former White House Press Secretary and Fox
Just one day after Vice President JD Vance visited Maine and promised to crack down on the massive amount of fraud being exposed by The Maine Wire, the Small Business Administration (SBA) took a concrete step to end Covid-era loan fraud in the state. [RELATED: Mills Claims She’s Tough on Fraud In Response to Vance
A trio of guided-missile destroyers built at Bath Iron Works is being given a new strategic thrust to help salvage original problems with the vessels. They will now be designated as the nation’s front line of supersonic naval weaponry, defense officials announced. “The U.S. Navy is repositioning its three Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyers as the fleet’s
Gov. Janet Mills (D-Maine) issued a response to Vice President JD Vance’s anti-fraud visit to Bangor on Thursday, claiming that she actually is tough on fraud, and deflecting away from the fraud issue onto the Iran War. [RELATED: Vance Brings Anti-Fraud Message to Bangor, Praises Maine Wire Reporting and Backs LePage Congressional Bid…] “As District
SEARSPORT, Maine – A reported silo explosion in Searsmont on Friday morning triggered a massive emergency response, with first responders from multiple departments rushing to the scene amid reports of numerous injuries and a mass casualty incident. According to information shared by the MidCoast Region Scanner Page, the incident was reported at approximately 11:06 a.m.
The Maine Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) has filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission against Eversource Energy Service Company, or Eversource, for allegedly “mischaracterizing” a major transmission line project. The X-178 transmission project involves reconstructing 49 miles worth of transmission facilities and roughly 580 poles in the White Mountains of northern
Maine Wire Editor-in-Chief Steve Robinson is being drafted for a future GOP presidential bid. Boston radio’s Kirk Minihane on the heels of Robinson’s introducing Vice President JD Vance in Bangor posted on X that the muckraking editor is a good bet for the White House. “I think there’s a 14 percent chance Steve will be
The Republican vice president ventured into Maine’s purple congressional district Thursday at an embarrassing cost to the state’s liberal “journalists.” “We’ve got biased reporters in all states. It’s OK. Trust me, I can handle it,” J.D. Vance told a pro-GOP crowd as they shouted down ‘alleged’ questions from a TV guy. During a trip to
BANGOR — Vice President JD Vance came to Bangor Thursday with a blunt message for Maine: the fraud problem is real, Washington is now watching, and taxpayers should demand accountability from every level of government. Speaking before a crowd in Bangor, Vance focused heavily on welfare fraud, Medicaid abuse, identity theft, illegal immigration, and what
Vice President J.D. Vance took questions from Maine Wire reporters Jon Fetherston and Seamus Othot Thursday afternoon at his appearance in Bangor. Cheers erupted in the venue at Fetherston’s introduction at the start of the question-and-answer period, prompting the Vice President to remark that “we like this guy.” Fetherston asked Vance to give advice to
Show moreShow less BANGOR, Maine – Vice President JD Vance singled out The Maine Wire’s Jon Fetherston and Steve Robinson for recognition during his visit to Bangor on Thursday, praising their reporting on fraud before a large crowd gathered at Bangor International Airport. “We’ve also got some reporters from the Maine Wire, people who have
PORTLAND, Maine – TPUSA Faith is bringing its “Make Heaven Crowded Tour” to the Portland Expo Center on Friday, May 15, placing Portland in the middle of a national conversation over faith, free speech, public facilities, and conservative Christian outreach. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Portland Expo
A Skowhegan homeless shelter was ordered to shut down on Wednesday following a months-long dispute surrounding code enforcement and the shelter’s failure to install a sprinkler system. [RELATED: Maine Cities and Towns Now Required to Allow Homeless Shelters Under Unanimous New Law…] “It’s unfortunate, but I am glad that the state is providing resources for
A Maine game warden was tragically killed on Tuesday after his plane crashed in Avon. [RELATED: Top Air Canada Exec Quits Under Fire For Not Knowing How To Speak French After Fatal Plane Crash…] At approximately 11:00 a.m., Game Warden Pilot Tibbetts’ plane went down near Schoolhouse Pond in what was ultimately a fatal crash.
Vice President JD Vance, welcome to Maine. Thank you for coming! Thank you for acknowledging what too many elected officials, bureaucrats, and legacy media outlets have tried to ignore: Maine has a fraud problem, and it is not small. For years, taxpayers have been forced to fund a broken system while politically protected operators, questionable
LEWISTON, Maine – Lead Maine Founder and Executive Director Laurel Libby, a Republican state representative, hosted a ranked-choice voting forum Tuesday night aimed at helping Maine voters understand how to navigate the state’s complicated voting system ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial primary. More than 100 attendees took part in the forum, asking questions as speakers
AUGUSTA, Maine – A contentious public hearing began Tuesday over a challenge to the Maine Girl Dads ballot initiative, a citizen-led referendum effort that could appear before Maine voters in November 2026. The initiative, officially titled “An Act to Designate School Sports Participation and Facilities by Sex,” would require public schools to separate school sports
GORHAM — A growing controversy is unfolding in Gorham after absentee ballots for the June 9, 2026 school budget validation referendum were mailed to voters before the Gorham Town Council had even finalized or approved the budget amount appearing on the ballot. The issue surfaced Tuesday night after residents discovered absentee voters had already received
LEWISTON, Maine – Lewiston voters on Tuesday rejected a proposed $130 million school budget, sending district officials back to the table after a high-turnout election shaped by concerns over rising taxes, a recent citywide revaluation, and growing frustration over the direction of Maine’s second-largest city. The vote was 1,463 no to 1,092 yes. The proposed
Maine’s first Safe Haven Baby Box was opened Tuesday at the Rumford Fire Department. These boxes “legally permits a mother in crisis to safely, securely, and anonymously surrender if they are unable to care for their newborn.” Parents may use the boxes to anonymously give up a child who is younger than 31 days old.
Rep. Reagan Paul (R-Winterport) sent a letter to Maine’s Department of Energy (DOE) Deputy Secretary James Danly on Monday, asking the department to examine and publish the true costs of Maine’s green energy push. [RELATED: Golden Joins Republicans in Vote to Ease Enviornmental Regulations to Promote Domestic Energy Production…] “The persistent claim that wind and
WASHINGTON – Multiple Maine airports will receive more than $13.6 million in federal funding for infrastructure improvements through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Fiscal Year 2026 Airport Improvement Program, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced. Collins, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, said the $13,647,939 in funding will support runway, apron, planning, and land-acquisition projects at airports
Early voting for the upcoming June 9 primary election is set to begin on Monday, May 11, 2026. On the ballot this cycle are several critical races, including for the governorship, as well as for one of Maine’s seats in the United States Congress and both of the state’s seats in the United States House
AUGUSTA, Maine – Gerald Talbot, a major figure in Maine’s civil rights history and the first Black person ever elected to the Maine Legislature, died May 9, 2026. He was 94. Talbot leaves behind a legacy that reshaped Maine politics, civil rights advocacy, public education, and community leadership. Over the course of his life, he
PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland Police Department will recognize National Police Week from May 12 through May 18, honoring law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty while recognizing the service, sacrifice, and commitment of those who continue to protect their communities. National Police Week is dedicated to honor, remembrance, and
LEWISTON, Maine – Republican gubernatorial candidate David Jones brought his campaign to Lewiston on Saturday for a community cleanup aimed at improving areas of the city that residents say have been overwhelmed by trash, needles, discarded debris and public safety concerns. Jones, who is seeking to become Maine’s next governor, joined volunteers for the cleanup
CANARY ISLANDS – Federal health officials are monitoring a rare hantavirus outbreak linked to the M/V Hondius cruise ship, but they are not treating the situation as a broad public health emergency or warning of an expanded outbreak. The ship is now located near Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands, where passengers are being screened and
Bangor handed hundreds of thousands in federal grant money to Food and Medicine, a nonprofit where Democratic gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson worked, that campaigned against the voter ID referendum and in favor of a convicted killer for the City Council. [RELATED: Killer Of Canadian Tourist In Old Orchard Beach Among Three New City Councilors In
When iconic singer Britney Spears finally decided enough was enough she came to a $12 million oceanfront Maine mansion to dry out. TMZ is reporting that the “Princess of Pop,” as she’s known, received detox and mental-health treatment at Borden Cottage in Camden. “Sources close to Spears” told TMZ she chose the “quiet, rural facility
BANGOR, Maine – As Maine’s 2026 governor’s race heats up, one issue continues to loom over Augusta: MaineCare fraud, improper payments, overbilling, weak oversight, and whether taxpayer dollars are being protected. On Friday, WVOM’S The Maine’s Morning News with Ric Tyler and Paul Wolfe asked why Democratic candidates for governor are not being pressed harder
Unemployment in Maine has remained relatively consistent in recent months, holding steady at 3.2 percent in March. This is down from 3.8 percent at this same time last year. Compared to the rest of the country, Maine is faring about a percentage point better, with nationwide unemployment coming in at 4.3 last month. Similarly, unemployment
By Caroline McCaughey – Special for The Maine Wire Friday, May 8 is Military Spouses Appreciation Day, and Maine State Sen. Brad Farrin (R-Somerset) told the Maine Wire it’s well deserved. “We spend a lot of time focusing on the service member, but I don’t think we spend enough time talking about the family,” said
The USS Mason used its five-inch and .50-caliber guns Thursday to repel its second Strait of Hormuz attack this week, defense officials said. The Bath-built, Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, along with the USS Truxton and USS Rafael Peralta, was attacked by Iranian missiles, drones and small boats. The U.S. military’s Central Command confirmed the
PORTLAND, Maine – The 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary debate opened with two notable absences Thursday night, as CBS 13 moderator Greg Lagerquist said Robert Wessels did not meet the debate’s polling threshold and Bobby Charles qualified but chose not to attend. The candidates on stage were former Senate Majority Leader Garrett Mason, healthcare executive Jonathan
Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) policy director Gabi Berube Pierce is running for a seat on the Augusta School Board against controversial activist Nicholas Blanchard, who goes by “Corn Pop” online. [RELATED: Federal Judge Smacks Down Augusta School Board in Free Speech Fight With “Cornpop” Blanchard…] In her professional capacity as a lawyer and
The Bangor Daily News meet-and-greet at the Bangor Public Library exceeded expectations on Thursday with a crowd size straying into the double digits. Some attendees even appeared below retirement age. [RELATED: Bangor Newspaper Company Has Received More Than $2.4M from Mills Admin for “Public Affairs”…] The paper held its event from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30
AUGUSTA, Maine – The Republican race for governor is heating up as the June 9 primary approaches, with Jonathan Bush, Ben Midgley and Garrett Mason trading fire with Bobby Charles over debates, records and who should face voters directly. Bush is challenging Charles to a one-on-one debate, arguing that Maine voters deserve to hear directly
SOUTH PORTLAND — In an unusual move in Maine’s Republican gubernatorial primary, Jonathan Bush announced that fellow GOP candidate Robert Wessels will serve as his Congressional District 2 Grassroots Chair, even as Wessels remains in the race for governor. The announcement came ahead of tonight’s WGME/BDN gubernatorial debate and before Wessels was set to hold
BANGOR, Maine — Collins for Senator released its first television advertisement of the 2026 campaign cycle, focusing on U.S. Sen. Susan Collins’ work to secure federal funding for the reconstruction of the Eastport Breakwater after its collapse in 2014. The ad features Chris Gardner, executive director of the Eastport Port Authority, who describes the impact
BANGOR, Maine – Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles pushed back forcefully against a Bangor Daily News report during an interview with Ric Tyler on Maine’s Morning News on WVOM, Thursday morning, accusing the paper of publishing a politically motivated “hit piece” as the 2026 Republican primary moves closer. Charles, who served from 2003 to 2005
Bath Iron Works secured a contract to construct the Navy’s next guided missile destroyer, Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) announced on Wednesday. [RELATED: Platner Tries to Pin Iran War and Skyrocketing Gas Prices on Collins Despite Her Recent Vote to End Hostilities…] “Today, the U.S. Navy awarded Bath Iron Works a contract to build the next
The Maine Secretary of State’s Office released the question wording for a potential People’s Veto of the recently signed supplemental budget. Dov Sacks, the Durham attorney who filed the application, however, has said that he is no longer pursuing the effort. Maine Public reported Wednesday afternoon that the People’s Veto will officially not be moving
As Graham Platner pivots towards a pitched battle against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) after Gov. Janet Mills (D-Maine) dropped out of the race, he has worked to blame the incumbent for the Iran War despite her recent vote to end it. [RELATED: Collins Votes to End Iran War After Previous Vote to Allow It To
PORTLAND, Maine – Republican candidates for governor squared off Tuesday night in a televised primary debate hosted by WMTW Maine’s Total Coverage, with anchor Jon Chrisos moderating the forum ahead of Maine’s June 9, 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary. The debate featured Jonathan Bush, David Jones, Garrett Mason, Owen McCarthy, Ben Midgley and Robert Wessels. One
President Donald Trump has temporarily paused a major U.S. naval operation in the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” in negotiations toward a possible agreement with Iran, a move that sent stock markets higher Wednesday morning and pushed oil prices sharply lower. WASHINGTON – The operation, dubbed “Project Freedom,” was launched in early May as
A guided-missile ship that was built by Bath Iron Works fended off an attack in the Iran war, defense officials told CBS News. The USS Mason was fired on by drones and missiles but shot them all down. “The USS Mason and USS Truxtun , supported by Apache helicopters and other aircraft, faced a series
The Biddeford zoning board has rejected University of New England’s request to start cutting down trees for a new research pier. “A big win for those who have expressed opposition to a new pier along the Saco River,” Biddeford Buzz reported. The school had wanted to clear trees along the waterway as well as demolish
The National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) called Democratic Congressional Candidate Jordan Wood at 1:00 a.m. to inform him that they would be endorsing his primary opponent, Joe Baldacci. [RELATED: Dem Senate Candidate Jordan Wood’s “Courage” on Full Display as Staffer Bars Maine Wire Reporter from “Public” Town Hall…] “The DCCC called at 1am last
Invitation to Maine Democratic Party executive director comes in wake of dust-up over weekend convention press coverage The host of Maine Wire TV has extended a warm invitation to the executive director of the Maine Democratic Party to appear on the program, despite their political differences. Tom Shattuck, managing editor of The Maine Wire, said
Dion raised concerns that the ordinance could leave rank-and-file city workers exposed if they are intimidated by federal agents. PORTLAND, Maine – The Portland City Council on Monday night finalized a new ordinance expanding restrictions on how city employees may cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, placing Maine’s largest city alongside Lewiston and other
LEWISTON, Maine – Republican gubernatorial candidate David Jones will be in Lewiston on Saturday for a volunteer cleanup event aimed at addressing visible trash and debris in the city. Jones’ campaign is partnering with The Rubbish Doctor, a Lewiston-based junk removal company, for what he described as a voluntary community cleanup effort. The Town Farm
Barney Frank, reprimanded as a congressman after hiring and then living with a male prostitute, now is giving Democrats advice? A terminally-ill formerly sanctioned Massachusetts congressman and first openly-gay federal lawmaker is now scolding fellow Maine liberals for picking the wrong U.S. Senate candidate. “I am concerned that some of my party have chosen the
As of May 1, most employees in Maine are eligible to take up to twelve weeks of paid leave to care for a sick family member, as well as to bond with a newborn baby or newly adopted child. Also eligible for leave under the program are those who are experiencing a serious health condition
The Democrat Party of late has found a convenient excuse for losing – senility. The leftists did it with Biden and they’re now doing it with Janet Mills. But in reality it’s not old age that killed Biden and Maine’s two-term governor. It’s their policies. Age is just a cheap distraction from open borders, crime,
Conservative businessman and Maine gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Bush tells Breitbart News the GOP has a “much better chance”of holding its U.S. Senate seat against Democrat Graham Platner than vs. Janet Mills. “He’s a silly boy,” Bush said in a Saturday interview with Breitbart. “He went to private school, and got kicked out of Hotchkiss, so
As reported in the Robinson Report Republican Robert “Bobby” Charles holds a nearly 40-point lead over his closest competitors in Maine’s June 9th GOP gubernatorial primary, according to a Charles’ campaign internal strategy memo prepared by McLaughlin & Associates and provided to The Robinson Report. “Bobby Charles holds a commanding 36-point lead on the first-choice
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said Sunday that countries around the world have asked the United States to help free ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, the critical Middle East waterway now at the center of the war with Iran and the global spike in fuel prices. Trump said the new effort, called “Project
AUBURN, Maine — Republican gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Bush spent a busy Saturday on the campaign trail in Auburn, drawing supporters to back-to-back stops that underscored what his campaign says is growing grassroots momentum. Bush began the morning with a breakfast stop at Rolly’s Diner, where supporters gathered for pancakes and conversation before heading to a
NEW YORK – U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) took aim at Maine Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner during an appearance on Saturday in America with Kayleigh McEnany, arguing that Platner represents what Kennedy described as the far-left faction now driving the Democratic Party. Kennedy said the Democratic Party is increasingly controlled by what he
The top jock on the Boston waves who’s made a career out of humiliating then-Massachusetts U.S. Rep. Barney Frank now says Frank got one close to right, literally. “You know Democrats have lost the plot when even Barney Frank is saying his party has ‘embraced an agenda that goes beyond what is politically acceptable,’” Carr
Owen McCarthy, the health-tech entrepreneur seeking the Republican nomination for governor, took his first swing at television this week with a 30-second “Shark Tank” parody titled “Lobster Tank” that recasts the people of Maine as the panel of investors and McCarthy himself as the candidate making the pitch. The ad will come with a “six-figure”
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) identified a possible 900,000 metric ton deposit of lithium in the Northern Appalachians, with the largest concentrations in Maine and New Hampshire, which “could replace imports for a century or more.” [RELATED: How America Can Break Free From China’s Minerals Stranglehold…] “USGS mineral science is the leading edge in the
A foster child who was ripped from her mother and nearly later died of addiction is applauding a Republican state senator livid with Democrats for abandoning Maine’s most needy youngsters. Sen. Jeff Timberlake, R-Androscoggin, the Senate Republican lead on the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee, earlier this week held Democrats accountable for blocking legislative overnight of
You can hold off for just so long, but as Peter with his finger in the dike learned, the dam, responding to the laws of physics, will slowly erode and eventually give way. Similarly, Ayn Rand often liked to say, “Reality is the final arbiter.” Recent events suggest we may be witnessing this manifestation among
PORTLAND, Maine – The five Democrats running for governor took the debate stage Thursday night in a statewide “Commitment 2026” debate broadcast by WMTW, WABI, and WAGM, making their pitch to Maine voters as they try to keep the Blaine House blue after Gov. Janet Mills (D) leaves office. The debate was moderated by WMTW’s
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) voted on Thursday in favor of a War Powers Resolution to end the war in Iran just ahead of the war’s 60-day mark despite an earlier vote to allow it to continue. [RELATED: Collins Votes Against Iran War Powers Resolution, Warns It Would “Send the Wrong Message” to Tehran…] “As I
Gov. Janet Mills (D) signed a bill into law Friday requiring businesses with more than ten employees to include a prospective range of pay when posting a job listing. Under this law, businesses will also be required to disclose, at an employee’s request, the range of pay for their position. A record of each employee’s
Outgoing Maine Gov. Janet Mills, who threw in the towel Thursday on her U.S. Senate dream, is looking for a sale on, aptly, towels. To wit, Janet said in her withdrawal statement she’s going to Reny’s. “While I am suspending active campaigning, I look forward to seeing you at a Reny’s,” Mills posted on her
AUGUSTA, Maine – Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner issued a statement Thursday praising Gov. Janet Mills’ public service and signaling his intention to unify Democrats following her decision to suspend her campaign for U.S. Senate. In a written statement released shortly after Mills announced she was stepping aside from the race due to financial
Gov. Janet Mills established a new “Maine Data Center Advisory Council” with an executive order on Friday following backlash from her own party over her decision to veto a controversial moratorium on data center construction. [RELATED: Maine Lawmakers Uphold Mills’ Surprise Veto of AI Datacenter Moratorium…] “It is necessary, important and urgent that the State
AUBURN, Maine – Former Lewiston City Councilor Iman Osman, whose brief time in elected office collapsed under the weight of criminal charges and questions over whether he actually lived in the ward he was elected to represent, is scheduled to appear Friday morning in Androscoggin County Superior Court. Osman is expected in court on Friday,
AUGUSTA, Maine – Democratic gubernatorial front-runner Dr. Nirav Shah wasted little time Thursday morning throwing his support behind Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner, issuing an endorsement just minutes after Gov. Janet Mills announced she was suspending her campaign for the U.S. Senate, citing a lack of financial resources. Mills revealed Thursday that her Senate
AUGUSTA, Maine – Nicholas “Cornpop” Blanchard just scored a major First Amendment victory over the Augusta School Board. After roughly a year of being cut off, restricted, and silenced during public comment, Blanchard took the fight to federal court , and won. “This wasn’t just a win for me, it was a win for every
AUGUSTA, Maine— State Rep. Deqa Dhalac’s time in Augusta politics is effectively winding down, but the questions surrounding her past ties to Gateway Community Services are not going away. Wednesday marked the final day of regular State House business for the South Portland Democrat, who announced earlier this year that she would not seek reelection.
PORTLAND, Maine – As Maine Democrats prepare to welcome Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the keynote speaker at this weekend’s Democratic convention in Portland, explosive new allegations from a Minnesota whistleblower, coupled with sweeping federal raids, are intensifying scrutiny of fraud scandals that have rocked Walz’s home state. According to reporting by the New York
When Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reposted Major H. Michael Gary’s story on X, it wasn’t just a show of support. It was the public validation of a fight that had stretched across four long years—a fight against unlawful mandates, institutional retaliation, and...
Major Michael Gary, a highly trained and respected Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) officer, has endured a relentless campaign aimed at stripping him of his security clearance, career, and reputation in the Maine ArmyNational Guard (MEARNG). The...
The Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar has dismissed a professional misconduct complaint against Kennebec and Somerset County District Attorney Maeghan Maloney, concluding the matter without a hearing and with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled. The complaint stemmed from Maloney’s 2023 contact with a staff member of the Family Violence Project regarding Pamela
Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden (ME-CD2) is courting Maine’s “No Labels” third-party as speculation builds over when he’ll announce what he plans to do in 2026 — and for which office he will run. The 2026 election cycle in Maine will already include both an open gubernatorial seat and Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins vying
Army Reserve Major and former Maine National Guardsman Michael Gary was forced out of his full time AGR position in the Guard and faced multiple investigations in what he believes was retaliation for his refusal to take the MRNA COVID vaccine when it was mandated for...
President Donald J. Trump has issued a 31-page manifesto, “National Strategy to End the Use of Paper Straws,” aiming to save Americans from the “pulpy, soggy mess” of eco-friendly straws. Prepared in March 2025 by the Domestic Policy Council and released Friday, the report is as much a critique of paper straws as it is
The most aggressive sheriff in Maine notched another victory in Maine’s ongoing fight against Chinese organized crime Tuesday, executing a search warrant at a residential building on South Road the resulted in two arrests and the seizure of massive quantity of black market marijuana. Law enforcement officials seized more than 1,400 marijuana plants, 100 pounds
Following a Maine Wire investigation into the man Gov. Janet Mills (D) tapped to run her controversial migrant resettlement office, the Director of the “Office of New Americans” (ONA), Tarlan Ahmadov, has had his profile scrubbed from the governor’s website. In February, when Gov. Mills issued a lengthy press release praising Ahmadov and commending him
On March 18, 2025, Colin McWay of Westport Island submitted formal complaints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division regarding the Maine House of Representatives' censure of...
The U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce has raised serious concerns about antisemitism at Bowdoin College, demanding detailed records related to a recent student protest and how the college responded. In a letter dated March 27, 2025, addressed to Bowdoin President Safa Zaki and Board of Trustees Chair Scott Perper, Committee Chairman Tim
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows (D) revealed Thursday — unintentionally — why President Donald Trump is almost certain to prevail in his bid to compel Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) to protect female sports in Maine by threatening to withhold federal funding until Maine complies with federal civil rights laws. [RELATED: Rainbow Bullies Have Hijacked
Maine House Democrats voted again on Tuesday to impose controversial rules on Rep. Laurel Libby (R-Auburn) that deprive her of her right to vote and speak on the floor of the House of Representatives, the latest in a weeks-long drama stemming from a social media post Libby made that Democrats did not approve. The 77-66
The Maine Democrats’ failed to advance a $120 million plan to bailout MaineCare through the State Senate on Thursday. Following a lengthy procedural fight, complicated by the absence of some GOP lawmakers, the Democrat-controlled Senate could not get two-thirds support for LD 209, an emergency spending bill sponsored by Rep. Drew Gattine (D-Westbrook) on behalf
On Thursday, Attorney General Pam Bondi fulfilled a high-profile campaign promise from President Donald Trump: releasing the secretive files pertaining to notorious pedophile and billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein, who was found dead in his prison cell in August 2019 under suspicious circumstances, was a close confidante of many international political elites, including President Bill
Nearly 30 percent of Maine’s government-run school districts will conceal children’s health information from parents as it relates to gender dysphoria or transgender treatments, often described by LGBTQ advocates as “gender affirming care.” That number was derived from public records obtained under Maine’s Freedom of Access Act by Parents Defending Education and reported exclusively Wednesday
Travis Mills, a retired United States Army staff sergeant, motivational speaker and author, known for his advocacy for wounded veterans, is floating the idea of running for governor of Maine. “I might have to start an exploratory campaign for Governor,” Mills mused in a Feb. 12 Facebook post. Although there has been some private speculation
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results for 2024 were released on Wednesday and the results are nothing short of disastrous for Maine’s public schools. The NAEP, which measures the reading and mathematics proficiency of 4th grade and 8th grade students in American public schools, is one of the few nationwide standardized tests policy
Matt Brackley had a sense of foreboding long before the FBI showed up at his home two days after he announced his intention to run for the Maine State Senate in 2022. He was already struck with what he calls a “heavy heart” a year earlier, on January 6, 2021, before leaving his Washington, DC
President Donald Trump is expected to issue hundreds of Executive Orders on his first day in office, including several orders aimed at restoring order to America’s southern border with Mexico, combatting transnational criminal organizations, and reversing the Biden Administration’s immigration policies. Of President Trump’s first-day Executive Orders, 11 will make sweeping changes to immigration enforcement
Just hours before leaving office, President Joe Biden issued presidential pardons for retired Gen. Mark A. Milley, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. “This issuance of these pardons should not be mistaken as an acknowledgment that any individual engaged
The Mills Administration warned lawmakers Tuesday that Maine’s looming half-a-billion dollar budget shortfall and a $118 million projected MaineCare deficit may mean the state needs to increase revenues—which is government-speak for raising fees and taxes. Although the memo mentioned potentially reducing some expenditures already obligated under existing law, the administration was clear that the only
Advocates for Voter ID laws in Maine will mark a significant milestone on Monday with the submission of over 170,000 petition signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office, aiming to bring a citizen initiative requiring voter identification to the 2025 ballot. The grassroots effort, led by Dinner Table Action Executive Director Alex Titcomb and Rep.
Three Chinese nationals — only one of which was present in the U.S. legally — have been arrested in York County for attempting to scam and 82-year-old Alfred man out of more $100,000. “The local man was tricked into believing that he received a fraudulent payment in his bank account and was coaxed to repay
Top Maine Democrats and the Mayor of Lewiston joined President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden for a holiday party at the White House on Saturday. “Incredible White House holiday party last night with President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden,” Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline wrote on Facebook. Maine Gov. Janet Mills
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Friday calling for the establishment of a curriculum to help educators, schools, and parents across the country teach about the historical evils of communism. [RELATED: Barstool Sports Joins Maine Wire’s Crusade Against Chinese Communist Organized Crime…] The stated goal of the bill, put forward by Rep.
The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) announced Thursday the arrests of six individuals on drug trafficking charges, including two foreign nationals from the Dominican Republic. The arrests followed a coordinated execution of two search warrants early Wednesday morning, according to Maine State Police spokesperson Shannon Moss. The operation resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs
The FBI and Maine State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Stefanie Damron, a 14-year-old girl from New Sweden, Maine, who has been missing since September 24, 2024. Authorities announced a reward of up to $15,000 on Monday for information that leads to her safe return or the arrest and prosecution of anyone
Tom’s of Maine — a popular toothpaste brand celebrated for it’s use of all-natural ingredients — has violated federal rules around the safety and hygiene of facilities that produce food, drugs, and cosmetics, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for fail During a recent inspection, the Tom’s of Maine manufacturing facility, located
The Maine Secretary of State on Monday continued with a series of recounts in races for the State Legislature that were decided by thin margins on election night. But the process hit some bumps in the road as recount staff initially couldn’t account for nearly 100 missing, misplaced, or miscounted ballots in House District 98.
Could former Republican President Donald Trump win not only the Electoral College but also the popular vote in 2024? It’s a possibility that CNN is preparing its predominantly left-wing audience to face. VERY interesting 👀CNN are now preparing their audience for the possibility of Trump winning the popular vote.“Part of my job is to warn
The Franklin County Sheriff’s office made back-to-back traffic stops last Wednesday and Thursday that led to involvement from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the deportation of more than a dozen illegal aliens. According to the police log from the Sheriff’s Office, Franklin County officers stopped a van carrying eight occupants who could not speak
Monthly abortion numbers grew dramatically in the first six months of 2024, according to a report released Tuesday by the pro-abortion Society of Family Planning, with that increase driven by telehealth appointments and abortion pills. [RELATED: Maine Has More Abortion Clinics Per Woman than Any Other State…] The national monthly average number of abortions increased
Sixteen attorneys general, led by Ohio AG Dave Yost, called on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to provide voter registration information to states, particularly when it relates to citizenship status. The AGs “raise grave concerns that by failing to work with States to verify voter registration information, your office has failed to discharge
Maine’s Attorney General and Secretary of State sent a letter to the Mane Wire on Friday asking the investigative news outlet to handover records showing non-citizens are registered to vote and have had votes cast in their names since at least 2016. In the letter, Attorney General Aaron Frey and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows
The Maine State Board of Nursing suspended the medical license of nurse Matthew Clifford Field after he allegedly sexually harassed one patient and took nude photos of another patient in a trauma ward. [RELATED: Medical Providers Nationwide Will Be Required to Ask Medicare Patients their Race, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity…] “The continued ability of
Maine cities and towns — but not all of them — have already begun voting in the 2024 elections, with some municipalities opening elections for in-person absentee ballots as early as August. According to a list from the Maine Secretary of State’s office, as well as emails obtained by the Maine Wire, the process for
A Democratic State Representative published an op-ed bragging about the 2023-2024, Democrat-led state spending spree just hours before the Mills Administration quietly disclosed that the State of Maine is projecting a nearly one billion dollar funding shortfall for 2026-2027. Without any Republican support or votes, Democrats created, approved, and signed into law the most recent
Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, has been heralded by Democratic politicians and left-wing media as offering America a “new masculinity.” But reports emerged Wednesday that Emhoff once drunkenly assaulted an ex-girlfriend because he thought she was flirting with another man. The Daily Mail reported Wednesday that Emhoff has been accused of slapping a
A new poll by Pan Atlantic Research shows the race for Maine’s Second Congressional District is leaning in favor of the Republican challenger. Republican State Rep. Austin Theriault, of Fort Kent, leads Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden 47-44 percent with a slight edge among registered votes. (See full poll below) The survey, conducted from September
The suspected gunman, arrested Sunday in Florida after his assassination attempt on former Republican President Donald Trump was foiled by the U.S. Secret Service, has been identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh. [RELATED: Trump Targeted in Second Assassination Attempt at Florida Golf Club…] Routh, who was apprehended on I-95 after fleeing his sniper post alongside
Former Republican President Donald Trump is safe “following gunshots in his vicinity,” according to Steven Cheung, the communications director for the Trump campaign. Although the U.S. Secret Service quickly whisked Trump away to a hardened, safe location, the New York Post later reported that the gunfire involved two individuals targeting each other and was unrelated
The Mills Administration and the Maine Service Employees Association (MSEA-SEIU Local 1989) have reached an agreement Thursday to resolve a labor complaint that will see state employees receive a one-time $2,000 payment and initiate a classification study aimed at modernizing pay structures. Although state workers will receive what amounts to a consolation prize via the
The U.S. Justice Department is intensifying its efforts against Chinese organized crime networks operating in Maine, following a series of raids targeting illicit marijuana cultivation sites throughout rural communities in the state. On Tuesday, U.S. Attorney of Maine Darcie McElwee’s office filed lawsuits seeking the seizure of two properties raided earlier this year by county
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. narrowly met the Maine Secretary of State’s deadline to withdraw his name from the Pine Tree State’s presidential ballot on Tuesday evening. The development will likely work to the benefit of former President Donald Trump, as Kennedy’s candidacy was largely regarded as taking votes away from the Republican
Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, is expected to unveil a slate of economic proposals on Friday in North Carolina, including a plan to offer new homebuyers as much as $25,000 in downpayment assistance. The plan to subsidize housing demand followed an earlier announcement that Harris wanted to impose government-controlled pricing
Vice President Kamala Harris will unveil a plan to use the federal government to control grocery stores prices at Friday campaign event in North Carolina. The plan will include a federal ban on “corporate price-gouging,” according to reporting NBC correspondent Yamiche Alcindor. Harris also wants to grant new authority to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Three challenges were filed with the Maine Secretary of State on August 8 targeting Robert F. Kennedy’s and Cornel West’s petitions to appear on the state’s ballot as presidential candidates this November. The one challenge against Kennedy’s petition was filed by James Stretch of Topsham, a registered Democrat who reportedly worked for President Joe Biden’s
The latest case of fighting racism with racism comes with an added dash of climate change hysteria-induced mental illness, courtesy if the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardners Association (MOFGA). On Aug. 24 from 9:00am to 12:00pm, MOFGA will host “Ecology of Grief: Mourning and Celebrating Changing Forests,” a workshop intended to help people cope with
Following the cringe-worthy fundraising Zoom call from “White Dudes for Harris,” Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign has unveiled its newest strategy, aiming at a demographic not traditionally supportive of far-left liberals: “Republicans for Harris.” As a part of her attempts to appeal to liberal-leaning Republicans, she has also attempted to distance herself from the radically
Mainers will be asked this November to weigh in on two referendum questions and three separate bonds with a total combined initial cost of $65 million. One of the most prominent questions on the ballot this November is a citizens’ initiative seeking to change campaign finance law in the state by limiting the value of
Intelligence officials are once again claiming that Russia is spreading “misinformation” through social media and using unwitting Americans to repeat the “propaganda” they see online. “The American public should know that content that they read online — especially on social media — could be foreign propaganda, even if it appears to be coming from fellow
The Maine Democrat’s candidate for State Senate District 19 was charged with Operating Under the Influence (OUI) in May, according to records obtained by the Maine Wire. Bruce S. Bryant, 62, of Rumford was summonsed and had his initial court appearance on July 8 in South Paris District Court following an incident involving an officer
