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Hello from Portland Maine, where 88 of about 550 kids were absent from my youngest’s middle school yesterday, hiding from ICE.
January 22, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Hello from Portland Maine, where 88 of about 550 kids were absent from my youngest’s middle school yesterday, hiding from ICE.
People need to understand ICE and CPB have always been in Maine.
What they are deploying is a force capable of ethnically cleansing the state of the 5 percent of the population that isn’t white and lives within 5 miles of the only interstate.
What they are deploying is a force capable of ethnically cleansing the state of the 5 percent of the population that isn’t white and lives within 5 miles of the only interstate.
Heads up: The Trump admin has started arresting immigrants in Maine as part of a new federal operation targeting the state.
The operation is intended to target immigrants from Somalia. People from countries including Sudan, Guatemala and Ethiopia were swept up on the first day of the operations.
The operation is intended to target immigrants from Somalia. People from countries including Sudan, Guatemala and Ethiopia were swept up on the first day of the operations.
Trump Administration Starts Immigration Operation in Maine
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 10:23 PM
People need to understand ICE and CPB have always been in Maine.
What they are deploying is a force capable of ethnically cleansing the state of the 5 percent of the population that isn’t white and lives within 5 miles of the only interstate.
What they are deploying is a force capable of ethnically cleansing the state of the 5 percent of the population that isn’t white and lives within 5 miles of the only interstate.
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Another person associated with both the Trump administration and GreenMet is the company’s former chief geologist, Ned Mamula. He was confirmed last October as director of the U.S. Geological Survey
www.occrp.org/en/scoop/as-...
www.occrp.org/en/scoop/as-...
As Trump Talked About Taking Greenland, Former Employees Gained a Foothold in the Arctic Island
Two men who worked with the Trump Organization hold shares in GreenMet, which signed a deal with a company ready to mine critical minerals in Greenland.
www.occrp.org
January 17, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Another person associated with both the Trump administration and GreenMet is the company’s former chief geologist, Ned Mamula. He was confirmed last October as director of the U.S. Geological Survey
www.occrp.org/en/scoop/as-...
www.occrp.org/en/scoop/as-...
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As Trump Talked About Taking Greenland, Former Employees Gained a Foothold in the Arctic Island
George Sorial & Keith Schiller who worked for Trump Org hold shares in GreenMet, which signed deal with a company ready to mine critical minerals in Greenland
www.occrp.org/en/scoop/as-...
George Sorial & Keith Schiller who worked for Trump Org hold shares in GreenMet, which signed deal with a company ready to mine critical minerals in Greenland
www.occrp.org/en/scoop/as-...
As Trump Talked About Taking Greenland, Former Employees Gained a Foothold in the Arctic Island
Two men who worked with the Trump Organization hold shares in GreenMet, which signed a deal with a company ready to mine critical minerals in Greenland.
www.occrp.org
January 17, 2026 at 10:59 PM
As Trump Talked About Taking Greenland, Former Employees Gained a Foothold in the Arctic Island
George Sorial & Keith Schiller who worked for Trump Org hold shares in GreenMet, which signed deal with a company ready to mine critical minerals in Greenland
www.occrp.org/en/scoop/as-...
George Sorial & Keith Schiller who worked for Trump Org hold shares in GreenMet, which signed deal with a company ready to mine critical minerals in Greenland
www.occrp.org/en/scoop/as-...
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January 15, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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the most concerning aspect of Charles Schumer's rhetoric isn't "messaging" (although, yeah, the messaging is weak), it's that his rhetoric signals that his practical leadership would be weak if Democrats retake the senate majority
January 15, 2026 at 4:18 PM
the most concerning aspect of Charles Schumer's rhetoric isn't "messaging" (although, yeah, the messaging is weak), it's that his rhetoric signals that his practical leadership would be weak if Democrats retake the senate majority
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The mayors of Portland and Lewiston have released media statements about ICE planning to send agents to both cities.
It's important to have a plan if interacting with ICE, whether on the street, at work, or in your neighborhood.
Restaurant workers, here's a good guide. PLEASE read it.
#MEpolitics
It's important to have a plan if interacting with ICE, whether on the street, at work, or in your neighborhood.
Restaurant workers, here's a good guide. PLEASE read it.
#MEpolitics
What Should You Do if ICE Comes to Your Restaurant?
We spoke to legal experts about what restaurant owners and workers can do to protect themselves from immigration raids
www.eater.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:39 AM
The mayors of Portland and Lewiston have released media statements about ICE planning to send agents to both cities.
It's important to have a plan if interacting with ICE, whether on the street, at work, or in your neighborhood.
Restaurant workers, here's a good guide. PLEASE read it.
#MEpolitics
It's important to have a plan if interacting with ICE, whether on the street, at work, or in your neighborhood.
Restaurant workers, here's a good guide. PLEASE read it.
#MEpolitics
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"at least 60% of Maine’s working waterfront was either severely damaged or completely destroyed"
Writing on the storms of two years ago, Keith Carson describes how climate change has made typical storms into disasters. @maineconservation.bsky.social
www.pressherald.com/2026/01/13/m...
Writing on the storms of two years ago, Keith Carson describes how climate change has made typical storms into disasters. @maineconservation.bsky.social
www.pressherald.com/2026/01/13/m...
Maine cannot accept the ‘new normal’ when it comes to storms | Keith Carson
Extreme weather should serve as a reminder to keep pushing for policies that make our communities more climate-resilient.
www.pressherald.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:07 PM
"at least 60% of Maine’s working waterfront was either severely damaged or completely destroyed"
Writing on the storms of two years ago, Keith Carson describes how climate change has made typical storms into disasters. @maineconservation.bsky.social
www.pressherald.com/2026/01/13/m...
Writing on the storms of two years ago, Keith Carson describes how climate change has made typical storms into disasters. @maineconservation.bsky.social
www.pressherald.com/2026/01/13/m...
Not for nothing but this -also- seems bad for morale of both this guy (who doesn’t need the job all of the sudden) and all his coworkers whose brutality is not personally enriching.
Conservative media are promoting a GiveSendGo fundraiser for the ICE agent who killed Renee Good. The page includes the following statement from the organizer: "But this didn't happen in a vacuum—it's the direct result of anti-American traitors like Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (who is Jewish)"
January 13, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Not for nothing but this -also- seems bad for morale of both this guy (who doesn’t need the job all of the sudden) and all his coworkers whose brutality is not personally enriching.
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BIG FIGHT AT POLAND’S WROCLAW ZOO!!!
January 9, 2026 at 8:02 PM
BIG FIGHT AT POLAND’S WROCLAW ZOO!!!
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The GDP for the Portland area grew 39% over the past two decades, while it has remained mostly flat for more rural areas. (via Maine Public) www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/25/b...
Economic divide widening between Portland and rest of Maine, report finds
The GDP for the Portland area grew 39% over the past two decades, while it has remained mostly flat for more rural areas.
www.bangordailynews.com
December 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The GDP for the Portland area grew 39% over the past two decades, while it has remained mostly flat for more rural areas. (via Maine Public) www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/25/b...
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Yes, it doesn’t matter if you have cards if you don’t know how to play.
time.com/7341064/trum...
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Why Trump Should Call Putin’s Bluff Now
Russia's "economy is disintegrating, and their military prowess is inferior to that of Ukraine."
time.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Yes, it doesn’t matter if you have cards if you don’t know how to play.
time.com/7341064/trum...
time.com/7341064/trum...
Great! I would like to see apartments built on top of all the empty parking between Shaws and McDonalds. Also in the mudflats next to the bridge.
Feels like you could stick a couple thousand people at the foot of the bridge for basically zero infrastructure cost.
Feels like you could stick a couple thousand people at the foot of the bridge for basically zero infrastructure cost.
Proposed South Portland development now includes 208 housing units
Proposed South Portland development now includes 208 housing units
A proposed development could include 68 more units than initially planned.
www.pressherald.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Great! I would like to see apartments built on top of all the empty parking between Shaws and McDonalds. Also in the mudflats next to the bridge.
Feels like you could stick a couple thousand people at the foot of the bridge for basically zero infrastructure cost.
Feels like you could stick a couple thousand people at the foot of the bridge for basically zero infrastructure cost.
Once past winter, you can look forward to March lasting until June 30
While winter in Maine is no joke, your first winter in the Pine Tree State doesn’t have to break you as long as you are prepared.
A guide to your 1st winter in Maine
While winter in Maine is no joke, your first winter in the Pine Tree State doesn’t have to break you as long as you are prepared.
www.bangordailynews.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Once past winter, you can look forward to March lasting until June 30
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We got Weird Al out here singing Killing In The Name, the time for moderation is over
December 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We got Weird Al out here singing Killing In The Name, the time for moderation is over
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The project, proposed for a small lot in Portland's Old Port, has sparked some debate. And it has left some residents wondering whether it will pave the way for more towers in Portland's skyline:
Portland is considering a 30-story tower. Will it pave the way for more in Maine's largest city?
The project, proposed for a small lot in Portland's Old Port, has sparked some debate. And it has left some residents wondering whether it will pave the way for more towers in Portland's skyline.
www.mainepublic.org
December 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The project, proposed for a small lot in Portland's Old Port, has sparked some debate. And it has left some residents wondering whether it will pave the way for more towers in Portland's skyline:
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I Think Her Party Should Be Making Statements In Her Defense And The Greater Somali Community
December 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I Think Her Party Should Be Making Statements In Her Defense And The Greater Somali Community
why won’t dems admit to participating in this thing he made up?
Who's talking to Trump?
Trump said he’s talking to Democrats on health care. No Democrat will admit it’s them.
Trump said he’s talking to Democrats on health care. No Democrat will admit it’s them.
Who is the Democrat talking with Trump on health policy?
The president said Sunday that he’s 'talking to some Democrats' about alternatives to extending the enhanced ACA subsidies.
www.politico.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM
why won’t dems admit to participating in this thing he made up?
Platner should jump into the 2nd CD race with the explicit goal of then running for King’s seat in 5 years.
Learn the ropes, prove you can win and act as a shadow senator between now and 3030; establish you’re trustworthy. See how it all works for a couple cycles. Still get to DC as one of 4.
Learn the ropes, prove you can win and act as a shadow senator between now and 3030; establish you’re trustworthy. See how it all works for a couple cycles. Still get to DC as one of 4.
November 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Platner should jump into the 2nd CD race with the explicit goal of then running for King’s seat in 5 years.
Learn the ropes, prove you can win and act as a shadow senator between now and 3030; establish you’re trustworthy. See how it all works for a couple cycles. Still get to DC as one of 4.
Learn the ropes, prove you can win and act as a shadow senator between now and 3030; establish you’re trustworthy. See how it all works for a couple cycles. Still get to DC as one of 4.
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ICE is stockpiling arms, including chemical weapons, guided missile warheads and explosive components. The spending dwarfs anything we've ever seen in the agency - a 700% increase.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
October 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
ICE is stockpiling arms, including chemical weapons, guided missile warheads and explosive components. The spending dwarfs anything we've ever seen in the agency - a 700% increase.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
Not all heroes wear capes
#NoKings event in Fairhope, Al.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.
October 19, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Not all heroes wear capes
Conversely, if he describes someone as low iq, I don’t need a picture to tell you their race
Is there a black politician that at some point or another Trump hasn't called "low IQ?"
Trump: "They've had hundreds of people shot and then a guy like Pritzker or this low IQ mayor gets up -- the people are all against him. Beautiful Black women are wearing a MAGA hat last night on TV. And they said, 'We don't care who comes, just stop the crime.' They don't care if it's military."
October 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Conversely, if he describes someone as low iq, I don’t need a picture to tell you their race
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Guys, every person you see on Fox News in a mask is just Robert O'Neill, retired Navy Seal and occasional Fox News contributor. He's the former Antifa, former Gazan, former gang member. His eyes are very unique.
October 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Guys, every person you see on Fox News in a mask is just Robert O'Neill, retired Navy Seal and occasional Fox News contributor. He's the former Antifa, former Gazan, former gang member. His eyes are very unique.
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The federal government has censored the work of dozens of scientists, including work by my lab, on the impacts of climate change on Acadia National Park. Signs have been removed from Cadillac and Great Meadow. They’re also removing signs about the Wabanaki’s sacred connections to Cadillac.
Signs Referencing Climate Change Along with Web Pages Removed from Acadia National Park
The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund.
barharborstory.substack.com
September 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The federal government has censored the work of dozens of scientists, including work by my lab, on the impacts of climate change on Acadia National Park. Signs have been removed from Cadillac and Great Meadow. They’re also removing signs about the Wabanaki’s sacred connections to Cadillac.
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Mainers: Sinclair owns WGME 13.
This just in from Sinclair: "Beginning Tuesday night Sinclair will be preempting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' across our ABC affiliate stations and replacing it with news programming. Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show's potential return."
September 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Mainers: Sinclair owns WGME 13.