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And by “record,” they mean people who’ve already been held responsible for a “crime” and deemed safe to live among us. The abduction of people who’ve already “paid their debt to society” further delegitimizes the entire “justice” system.

Wondering if tomorrow’s shutdown is warranted? Read this:

The illustrated biography of Maine country music star Dick Curless!

Susan Collins's latest statement on ICE's operation in Maine is a warning to protesters. #MEpolitics

This somewhat cryptic reminder send out by Maine DHHS today makes me wonder if federal agents are impersonating state DHHS staff to try and get people to answer the door? #mepolitics www.maine.gov/dhhs/oms/pro...

Terry Pegula is a big disgrace and an even bigger fucking loser: defector.com/terry-pegula...

“...it is clear the overall operation is anything but targeted. People are being racially profiled on the streets and in their cars. As is their playbook, ICE is doing everything they can to inflict maximum cruelty and chaos.” #Maine #NoICEInME ilapmaine.org/ilap-news/1-...

Resist & Remember

Maine ICE HOTLINE - put it in your contacts: 544-9989

Why did a venture capitalist write a column in today's Bangor Daily News extolling Susan Collins's virtues? This. This is why. #MEpolitics

“[We] have paused issuance of new plates [to federal agencies]. We want to be assured that Maine plates will not be used for lawless purposes.” #mepolitics www.wmtw.com/article/main...

"I went back to where the two smashed-up ICE vehicles were. A festive block party mood had set in. People were setting off fireworks. ... Someone was dancing on top of a vehicle again while someone else blasted 'I Don’t Fuck With You' by Big Sean. Young folks passed around a bottle of Hennessy."

This is outrageous…. will places like apohadion be helped by these “fees” ? or would aura get a bathroom upgrade instead! Gross! thanks @thebollard.bsky.social for breaking this down….

We know y'all are suckers for an FAQ, but are you also suckers for the city's new big-venue fee scheme?

January South Portland/Auburn scoop🎉 @amitav.bsky.social @readbookpage.bsky.social @the-bollard.bsky.social #booksky

Imaginary Sen. Udall works hard for Maine families and deserves your vote again this November. Thank you, Brian!

Monday morning enlightenment...

Brand new monthly feature for you creatures! @themaineplayweek.bsky.social

Funny how when the City can’t plow the streets or open its lifesaving shelter, we’re all supposed to suck it up and suffer, but if you neglect to move your parked car in time, the City treats you like a criminal endangering public safety.

So glad @kimberconvery.bsky.social suggested I follow @littlefreaklibrary.bsky.social here. I doubt I would've known of Derek's brilliant new album and back catalog otherwise.

It’s probably at least worth trying this one today.

Free dope (beats) for the holiday season!

Another article that implies state government would do nothing to keep Mainers housed. Is Janet Mills really running for Senate with this position?

saturday punk show!

"While some households can weather this storm better than others, the horizon for those on fixed incomes is bleak and for many of our elders it may turn out to be impossible to hold on."

We just murdered eight more people in boats.

nice little write up on the omen negation tape: bollardhead.substack.com/p/the-bollar...

Get Your Fill (again)

New zine issue ships NEXT WEEK and it features one of my favorite very photographers. More to come, but you can sign up to my Patreon for free for daily photo updates or upgrade to receive quarterly zine shipments.

An Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees a staggering reduction in homelessness. The program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years, and at the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.

This just in:

The US is a rogue nation.

Janet Mills could make this less common by rescinding a LePage executive order that requires state police to work with immigration enforcement. She could even put a new one out to limit it. So far, she’s refused to do either and things like this keep happening #mepolitics

Posted this month's cover story to the free site early in hopes Mainers will push the Democrats in charge of our state to behave like human beings (for once).

And even if you're right, the punishment for drug smuggling isn't death.

They’re not hiding the brutality anymore. They want you to see it. They want you to get used to it.👇 www.jackhopkinsnow.com

Do the Trump administration's lethal strikes on boats at sea constitute war crimes? "If this were a war, this would be a war crime. But because it's not a war, it's just murder," says Reed Brody, an expert on international law and a veteran war crimes prosecutor.

Nothing better than seeing the annual Barroom Messiah pop up! My da’s magnum opus.

Holy holiday merriment, Batman!

Portland Maine people: join area high school students protesting ICE seizing local students and their families. Wednesday Dec. 3 at 2 pm Monument Square

Portland Hearts of Ice - our team at City Hall

Read our profane holiday issue early so you can argue about it this Thanksgiving!

Listening to Derek’s lovely album dslobley.bandcamp.com/album/begemot

Cartoon by @jesseduquette.bsky.social.

More than 1,200 at-risk Mainers could lose housing under federal changes, Gov. Mills warns mainemorningstar.com/2025/11/17/m...

A treasure trove of new Maine music awaits your click…

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