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Troy Jackson: the Maine lumberjack Democrats believe can beat Susan Collins

Jackson, a prominent workers’ rights advocate and a leading progressive voice, replaces the scandal-plagued Graham Platner

The Guardian - US · Jul 25

In 2012 and 2013, Maine removed two hydroelectric dams from the Penobscot River; river herring later rose from almost zero to more than six million

Maine's Penobscot River shows a remarkable environmental recovery after dam removals. Millions of river herring have returned to the waterway, which was once nearly silent. This ecological success story highlights the impact of removing industrial barriers. Atlantic salmon numbers are also gradually increasing in the restored river. The Penobscot's rebound…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Giant metal roosters spread autism acceptance in Maine after town zoning spat

Giant metal roosters are popping up on lawns in and around a coastal Maine community and as far away as New Zealand in support of a 6-year-old autistic girl and her love of the colorful creations

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Senators demand ICE answers and body cameras after 2 fatal shootings in Maine and Houston

Dozens of Democratic U.S. senators and Maine's Independent senator are demanding more details from Immigration and Customs Enforcement about vetting practices for new agents

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Indian-American Nirav Shah withdraws from Maine Senate Democratic primary

Indian-American Nirav Shah withdrew from the Maine Senate Democratic primary race. He declared his support for Troy Jackson, who emerged as the party's choice. Shah had previously lost the gubernatorial primary to Hannah Pingree. He entered the Senate race after another candidate withdrew due to allegations. The Maine Democratic Party…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Troy Jackson on track to replace Platner as Democratic Senate nominee in Maine

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson appears on track to clinch the Democratic nomination for Senate after his top competitors made weekend exits from the race. Jackson had the support of a vast majority of delegates who were elected across the state’s counties over the weekend to serve at a…

Roll Call · Jul 20

Progressive frontrunner and Maine logger poised to replace Graham Platner in chaotic primary

Troy Jackson is likely to be Democratic nominee after Platner ended Senate bid amid sexual assault allegations

The Guardian - US · Jul 20

Former Wives Say ICE Failed to Vet Officer in Fatal Maine Shooting Despite Years of Warnings About Racist, Violent Behavior

The shooting killed 25-year-old Colombian immigrant Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero during an ICE operation in Biddeford

Latin Times · Jul 20

FBI will no longer investigate ICE shootings, agents are told: report

Amid heightened public scrutiny of ICE agents following shootings in Texas and Maine, reports suggests the agency will now only be investigated by itself

The Independent UK · Jul 20

FBI to Step Back From ICE Assault Investigations Amid Scrutiny of Agent Shootings: Report

Federal immigration enforcement has been thrust into the limelight after the fatal shootings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston and Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Maine

Latin Times · Jul 20