A new political party will only divide the coalition needed to restore what’s been lost. I learned that the hard way.
Elon Musk
Poll finds Trump and Musk are unpopular in Maine, but opinions are mixed about federal actions
The Pan Atlantic Omnibus Poll also tested voter intentions for some rumored and declared candidates for governor.
In Maine and nationwide, rallies and protests are growing alongside anger, grievances
Maine, like much of the country, has seen a notable jump in the size and frequency of political demonstrations since President Donald Trump began his second term.
Waterville ‘Tesla Takedown’ protest targets Elon Musk, Trump
More than 60 people from around central Maine stood in the snow Saturday at a Tesla charging station off Main Street at Elm Plaza to protest Elon Musk’s gutting of the federal government and firing of thousands of workers.
New Gloucester business upended by USAID cutbacks
The founder of Planson International, which provides IT and communications support for USAID recipients in developing countries, says its revenue could be cut in half this year if the dismantling of USAID stands.
Workers reinstated at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
The workers, all entry-level employees still in their probationary periods, were briefly fired by the Navy Department last week.
Hundreds protest against Trump and Musk outside Maine State House
The protest was meant to coincide with others around the country and came as Trump was scheduled to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.
Challenger criticizes Susan Collins for lack of oversight of Elon Musk spending cuts
Phillip Rench, a former engineer for SpaceX, one of billionaire Elon Musk’s companies, is mounting a long-shot bid to unseat Collins in 2026.
King, Pingree condemn firings of 7 Togus employees, including 5 veterans
Sen. Susan Collins said she has been in touch with the Trump administration about the firings at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Augusta but defended the White House’s right to make changes to services at the VA.
Trump gets near-universal approval from Maine Republicans, poll finds
But more than half of those surveyed in the UNH poll — 54% — believe Elon Musk’s role in the administration is inappropriate.