Democrat trails a widely known Republican amid Somali fraud scandal in Maine
Republican former Gov. Paul LePage has gained ground in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, where a series of fraud cases emerged during years of Democratic control in the state. LePage leads Democrat Matt Dunlap 52% to 47% among likely voters, according to the University of New Hampshire Survey Center’s final poll of the race. Another 1% […]
Collins says Schumer is running negative ads full of “outright lies” in a close Maine race
Sen. Susan Collins criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats on Sunday, accusing them of running false attack ads against her and other Republican candidates. She said she could not recall a campaign with so many outright lies. Collins spoke two days before Election Day in Maine, where she is seeking another term in […]
Collins and a leading Senate Democrat clash over a bill to extend protections for Maine lobster fishermen as Cruz promises to act
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, criticized Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., for what she described as delays in efforts to shield Maine’s lobster industry from federal regulations adopted during the Biden administration. The legislation may gain traction in the Senate next month. Cantwell is expected to visit Maine and meet with lobstermen, after previously opposing attempts to […]
Maine school official objects to classroom dogs on Muslim religious grounds as the district considers policy changes
A Portland, Maine, school administrator has raised concerns about keeping dogs in classrooms as the district reviews its policy on classroom pets. The discussion followed a teacher’s request to foster puppies at Ocean Avenue Elementary School. At an Oct. 14 policy committee meeting, Assistant Superintendent for Student, Family and Community Partnerships Dr. Abdullahi Ahmed said […]
Two high school girls from Maine request federal officials to step in regarding a transgender soccer player.
Two high school girls from Maine are preparing to request intervention from federal authorities concerning a transgender soccer player’s participation on an opposing team. They allege that state eligibility rules have hindered fair competition for them and negatively impacted their teams’ performance. According to a draft Title IX complaint by Alliance Defending Freedom, shared with […]
See Platner upset as he exits the Maine Senate race.
Disgraced Former Senate Candidate Graham Platner Has Agitated Exchange with Reporter Graham Platner, a former U.S. Senate candidate from Maine whose aspirations ended due to allegations of rape and sexual misconduct, had a tense interaction with a reporter while he was working as an oysterman. In a video shared recently, Platner confronted a reporter from […]
Lewiston, Maine, experiences a rise in gun violence among young people due to flaws in the justice system
Lewiston Faces Youth Gun Violence Crisis LEWISTON, Maine — A city in New England that has seen a significant rise in its refugee and immigrant population is now facing a crisis of gun violence among its youth. This year alone, police have recorded 35 gun-related incidents, with 22 of them involving minors. “I don’t feel […]
Video: ‘Translators’ Actively Guide Somali Migrants in Voting in Maine
Controversy Over Somali Translators in Maine Voting Booths There’s been some disruption surrounding the actions of Somali translators at polling places in Maine, where they were purportedly seen guiding elderly Somali immigrant voters on how to cast their votes. This could potentially breach election laws. The situation came to light when Jon Fetherston from the […]
Susan Collins remains resilient in Maine while Joe Manchin supports her campaign
Maine Senate Race: Collins’ Dominance and Jackson’s Challenges In the ongoing Senate race in Maine, two factors are particularly notable. First off, it’s a small state by population standards, and then there’s Susan Collins, who has been a senator for thirty years. This long tenure means a lot of Mainers have personal connections with her. […]
Study: Immigrant Organizations Steal $2M from Contributions for Maine Murder Victims
Concerns Over Donations for Maine Shooting Victims Nearly $2 million that was intended for the victims of Maine’s largest mass shooting seemed to have been redirected to Muslim and left-leaning migrant activist organizations instead, as reported recently. Following the tragic event in October 2023 that resulted in the deaths of 18 individuals in Lewiston, Maine, […]