I went to Delaney Hall to follow up on conversations I had this morning with family members of detainees. ICE and GEO Group did not let me speak with detainees. Why do they insist on hiding the truth even after getting almost $1 billion of tax dollars?

Want some good news? Just found out the SAVE act died again in the Senate. It was close, but your pushbacks and your calling and your rage worked. They wouldn't be working overtime to silence all of us if it didn't matter. Keep fighting, keep resisting. 💪

ELLSWORTH: We Rise! Flag Day Rally and March for Democracy Sunday, 14 June 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605, USA Downeast&Acadia Rally/Protest No Kings!

Sens. Susan Collins was one of four Republicans to vote against the bill that included an amendment that would have placed restrictions on trans sports participation. The Maine senator later backed the House-passed version of the SAVE American Act. mainemorningstar.com/2026/06/05/r...

Mills has emphasized that she simply suspended “active campaigning” rather than formally withdrawing from the race….Not only is she still on the ballot, but any votes cast for her will still count. Please don’t reward Gov. Mills with your vote! #Maine #MEPolitics themainemonitor.org/suspended-ca...

The Albanian people have been massively protesting for several consecutive days against slumlord crook Jared Kushner and Crimestress Ivanka seizing land in their country to the sum of billions of dollars to build a trashy resort. I hope they don’t stop until their evil corrupt deal is reversed.

1/2 Reminder to Hancock County Dem voters, write in 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀 for Judge of Probate in the June 9th Primary, so that voters will have a choice in the November election 🗳️ Both Dems and Independents can vote in the Democratic Primary, thanks to our relatively new semi-open primaries law.

1/2 Sure seems that John Linnehan thinks he's found a way to win the next time he runs for office by getting behind the petition to recall five Ellsworth City Council members. Complain about policies and recall elected officials to open up more seats for the next election.

Ahhh - #NoSaveAct 👏👏👏

Despite national stakes, 2nd District Democrats struggle to gain an edge mainemorningstar.com/2026/06/03/d...

U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, who opposed earlier War Powers resolutions, said he voted in support to uphold the separation of powers. "If the president has a case to make about why this conflict is in America’s interest, he must come to Congress and make it." mainemorningstar.com/2026/06/03/r...

Two Democratic candidates released plans to limit the use of artificial intelligence in Maine’s schools, hospitals and businesses. A Republican candidate wants to take the opposite approach, prioritizing business growth over AI regulation. mainemorningstar.com/2026/06/03/g...

The Maine Data Center Advisory Council met for the first time Wednesday, after Gov. Janet Mills created the group in an executive order after vetoing a proposed data center moratorium this spring. mainemorningstar.com/2026/06/04/n...

Paul LePage, who is running for U.S. House in CD2, is once again facing scrutiny over his Florida residence after one of his Democratic opponents released documents showing the wife of the former governor has claimed a Florida property tax exemption since 2018. mainemorningstar.com/2026/06/04/c...

Democrats have returned nearly three times more ballots than Republicans so far, a glimpse at voter enthusiasm. https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-06-02/early-voting-data-show-maine-democrats-outpacing-republicans

The groups say the goal is provide centralized, reliable information. https://www.mainepublic.org/immigration/2026-06-03/maine-immigrant-groups-launch-online-resource-guide-data-hub-for-navigating-increased-enforcement

Matt Dunlap has accused Joe Baldacci and his national supporters of "lying" about Dunlap's voting record on defending abortion rights. But Baldacci's campaign defends the line of attacks. https://bit.ly/3SkWhAM

Trump Offers Funds for First New U.S. Coal Plants in 13 Years www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/c...

Bar Harbor Pride 2026 Schedule Please take a close look at our schedule this year! We have added many new events and are excited to celebrate Pride with everyone this year. If you would like to be involved in the festival, or if you have questions, please contact us at [email protected].

🌈Gouldsboro Pride event 🏳️‍🌈

Ellsworth, Maine Happy Pride from some amazing EHS kids! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Specifically, 54.2% of Maine households earn enough to meet their basic needs, roughly in line with the national average of 55%, according to the report from the nonpartisan Brookings Institution. https://bit.ly/4fYcyW6

Unionized state workers say they received an email last week encouraging them to opt-out of paying their union dues, citing a 2018 Supreme Court ruling that said no state or public sector union can take fees from nonconsenting employees. https://bit.ly/4efJecp

Absentee Voting 6/1 Update We are nearing 35,000 votes 8 days out from the primary. Democrats continue to submit ballots at nearly 3x the rate of Republicans. Accepted Ballots 🟦25,634 🟥9,059 #MEpolitics

6/1 Maine’s new Data Center Advisory Council will hold its first meeting on Wednesday #maine #MEpolitics

Happy Pride Month!

BREAKING: A federal judge has ordered the National Park Service not to interfere with a liberal organization's display of an “86-47” flag at its ongoing demonstration near the National Mall — rejecting the contention that the phrase was a coded call for violence against Trump.

The Trump administration is dismantling a $368 million deep-ocean monitoring network 900+ sensors tracking climate currents, fishery health, ocean carbon absorption, and coastal flooding along the East Coast. Ships go out in June to start pulling it up. Congress funded it twice after Trump

Because we live here.

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ELLSWORTH: We Rise! Flag Day Rally and March for Democracy Sunday, 14 June 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 1 City Hall Plaza, Ellsworth, ME 04605, USA Downeast&Acadia Rally/Protest No Kings!

================ FRI JUNE 5, 7-9:00PM BAR HARBOR, MAINE ================ Representative Ro Khanna, Graham Platner, Troy Jackson, & Matt Dunlap to rally in Bar Harbor. From the Mt Desert Islander in Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, Maine: #MEpolitics

From rent relief to eviction prevention, the five Democrats running for governor highlighted parts of their housing plans, while reiterating much of what they’ve said before: there’s a housing crisis, with insufficient stock and a dearth of affordable options. mainemorningstar.com/2026/05/28/d...

A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from moving forward with a fund that opponents fear will be used to pay off the president’s political allies. mainemorningstar.com/2026/05/29/r...

5/30 Two-thirds of Maine Republican voters DON'T want to cut MaineCare. Their candidates for governor want to do it anyway. #maine #MEpolitics

5/31 Senator Collins and the Maine Wire strangely draw attention to Graham Platner's military service and her Iraq War votes #maine #MEpolitics

Ellsworth, Maine 2026 Ellsworth Pride Festival at Knowlton Community Park! Sunday, June 7, 11:30 AM to 4 PM In partnership with Healthy Acadia, we will once again be presenting one of downtown Ellsworth's largest public gatherings, creating a space for all to connect and celebrate

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says her office is still issuing plates to other federal agencies. https://www.mainepublic.org/courts-and-crime/2026-05-28/feds-sue-maine-for-refusing-to-issue-undercover-license-plates-to-ice

One of his top priorities is to re-establish the Department of Conservation as a standalone agency. https://www.mainepublic.org/environment-and-outdoors/2026-05-29/democratic-gubernatorial-candidate-troy-jackson-releases-conservation-plan

Brian Thomas, a Lamoine lawyer, has filed to run for Hancock County probate judge as a Democratic write-in candidate. He just needs 300 write-in votes.

Brian Thomas reminder ICYMI

Home prices in the state are up more than 110% over the last decade. By contrast, the median household income in Maine is up just more than 50% in the last ten years. #Maine #MEPolitics www.mainepublic.org/business-and...