36,000 residents of Maine to lose coverage due to reductions in private Medicare Advantage plans
Upcoming Changes to Medicare Advantage Plans in Maine As of January, over 36,000 residents of Maine will see their Medicare Advantage plans disappear due to cuts from insurers across the country, as reported by the state Department of Insurance to the Bangor Daily News. This week’s report clarified the extent of how these cuts will […]
Maine health insurers reduce Medicare program as costs rise
Reduction of Medicare Advantage Plans in Maine In Maine, at least four companies providing Medicare Advantage plans are cutting back on their offerings due to regional downsizing and federal budget cuts to Medicare. Anthem and Aetna have both confirmed they’re reducing their presence in the state. Martins Point Health is ceasing its plans entirely, and […]
How people in Maine should approach retirement savings at all stages of life
Christine Byrne observes a group of young adults entering her office at Buck Cove Financial in Falmouth. As a seasoned wealth advisor, she feels encouraged that these 20-somethings are starting to focus on their finances, especially during a time when the reliability of Social Security feels uncertain and retirement can seem unrealistic. Byrne notes that […]
Report: Deleted Posts of Democratic Maine Senate Candidate Show Troubling Political Beliefs
Deleted posts from Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, in which he referred to himself as a communist and made negative comments about police and rural white Americans, have reportedly reemerged. According to CNN K-FILE, most of these posts were made under the username “P-Hustle” around five years ago and were removed before his campaign […]
Activists Strip at Maine School Board Meeting to Oppose Trans Policy
This week, three activists showed up to a school board meeting in Maine dressed only in their underwear to protest a policy that permits transgender individuals, identifying as men, to take part in sports and spaces meant for women. The demonstration took place in Augusta, organized by Nick Blanchard, a local activist recognized as “Corn […]
Maine Senate race turns into a ‘toss-up’ with Mills joining in
The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan electoral analysis group, has shifted its rating for the Maine Senate race from “Leans Republican” to “Toss-Up” following the announcement that Maine Governor Janet Mills (D) will challenge Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine). Amy Walter, the editor-in-chief and publisher of the Cook Political Report, noted that for the first time […]
Maine Governor Janet Mills announces her run for Senate in 2026 to take on Susan Collins.
In the race for the 2026 Senate majority, Washington Democrats welcomed a notable figure as two-term Maine Governor Janet Mills officially announced her candidacy against long-serving Republican Senator Susan Collins. Mills, a seasoned 77-year-old Democrat, is viewed favorably by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, marking her campaign launch as a significant moment. Key Senate Democrats […]
Mills joins Maine Senate race, setting the stage for a Democratic conflict
Maine Governor Janet Mills (D) has officially kicked off her campaign to challenge Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), marking a significant primary contest that contrasts the establishment and populist factions within the Democratic Party. Mills’ campaign was sparked by encouragement from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, but influential progressives, such as Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), are […]
Youth-oriented Democratic organizations back Graham Platner in the Maine Senate election
A coalition of youth-oriented Democratic organizations announced their endorsement of Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and veteran, for next year’s Senate race in Maine against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. The backing comes from groups like David Hogg’s “Leaders We Deserve,” “Tomorrow’s Voters,” “College Democrats of America,” “Gen Z for Change,” and “Youth Save Democracy.” Platner, […]
Three activists undress at a school board meeting in Maine to protest a policy on trans athletes.
Activist Protest at Maine School Board Meeting This week, three activists in Maine made headlines when they stripped down to their underwear during a school board meeting to protest a policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in female sports. The demonstration, described somewhat theatrically, was led by local activist Nick Blanchard, who performed this act […]