Negotiating isn’t in his skill set, is it? But, then, what is? #MEpolitics

Graham Platner tweet: "Once upon a time Susan Collins was a moderate on climate change. Then the fossil fuel industry showered her with hundreds of thousands of dollars, and she's been a great friend to Big Oil ever since."

Gotta understand Susan Collins to beat her and this post gets her journey wrong:

She's ALWAYS been an errand-runner for the 0.1%.

What changed isn't $$$. It's that her base lost patience w/ the moderate act and to keep 'em on board she mostly ditched it. Coalition moved right/narrowed. #MEpolitics

DHS (government) Instagram post of the crucifixion of Jesus with a quote from the New Testament.

Unclear if this post is a product of the leadership of the *current* Homeland Security Secretary -- who Susan Collins voted to confirm -- or the *prior* one...who she also voted to confirm.

(Also: How does this sort of thing play in Maine, one wonders?) #MEpolitics

I don’t know how all these weird photos from North Korea keep showing up in my timeline…

#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue

In digging for events every morning for my calendars, I've been really impressed with the number of teen groups planning and implementing educational events, rallies, and candidate forums.

This alone helps instill hope and faith in Maine and America's future.

#MEpolitics #MaineYouth #Organize

#mepolitics #fuckyougraham

This film screening and fundraiser will take place at 54 Columbia Street in Bangor. Please join us in supporting this event. A like and a share helps too 😉 #MEPolitics

Unlike Susan Collins, David Costello isn't afraid to answer questions in front of a room full of everyday Mainers. In fact, he believes that public debates and forums are integral to developing elected officials that actually represent the People

The next debate is 11 April in Topsham!
#mepolitics

Stickers of Donald Trump and Susan Collins suggesting they both take credit for high gas prices.

Who did this? #MEpolitics via @aobrien2024.bsky.social

Susan Collins own campaign published two photos of supporters...and they couldn't help but include at least four lobbyists!

(They'd be more careful if they thought there was even a chance Maine legacy media outlets might notice.) #MEpolitics

Opinion | Maine’s race to the top on taxes After opposing similar tax hikes in her state, Janet Mills is supporting a millionaires tax for Maine as she runs against Graham Platner in the Senate primary.

You know you're doing something right when you've annoyed the editorial board of the Bezos Post. Oligarchy dies in Taxes! #mepolitics

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

I was at an event today with @shennabellows.bsky.social, @troyjackson207.bsky.social, @anguskingiii.bsky.social, Nirav Shah, and Jim Libby who took questions from the MEA about education in Maine.

I came away impressed, especially with Secretary Bellows. She was clear and thoughtful.

#mepolitics

Since everyone's discussing this: there's more to the social media algorithm insights side of this Agree or disagree? #photography #mepolitics #social #media

In my opinion, America would be a lot better off with more teachers and health experts in Washington and fewer lawyers and career politicians.

#mepolitics

Aroostook County DEMs did a great job of putting together and conducting an excellent Senate candidates forum in Presque Isle. Next up 4/11 forum/debate in Topsham...

Given the importance of Maine’s US Senate race and the scarcity of substantive policy and experience analysis by the media, public debates and forums are indispensable. As one of the three Democrats on the primary ballot, I’ve said yes to all of them and encourage others to organize more #MEpolitics

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The toxic legacy of open-loop scrubbers on cruise ships & why this loop hole must be closed once & for all to protect our oceans, harbors, fisheries, & aquaculture in every port & along the entire coast of Maine.

#BanScrubbers #BanHFO #Portland #MEpolitics #Maine
#Eastport #Rockland #BarHarbor

Troy Jackson, running to be Maine's next governor, on what's radical or not in regards to childcare.

Reposting with #MEpolitics so more folks see it.

Pg 7/7 - Submit events to: ptactivism@proton.me ============================================================================== APR 4, Sat 1-2:00PM (& every Sat) – Wells Out front of Wells Police Department, 1563 Post Road, Wells, Maine ICE OUT/PRO DEMOCRACY ANTI AUTOCRACY – Weekly standout in support of democracy, due process and constitutional rights. Bring signs or flags, some will be available for use most days if you need one! APR 4, Sat 3-6:00PM – Augusta 20 Water Street, Old Town, Maine EASTER DINNER (Free for Veterans) Join us for an Easter Dinner, free for veterans, only $8 for everyone else. Hosted by The American Legion Post 75 Old Town. Proceeds to benefit American Legion Baseball. FMI: shorturl.at/DNcKI APR 4, Sat 5:00PM – Portland Portland Friends Meeting House, 1837 Forest Ave, Portland, Maine OIL BLOCKADE of CUBA! WHAT DO WE DO? Join us for a film and discussion. This film explores the experiences of nine women who, as young girls, helped eradicate Cuban illiteracy within one year. Interweaving recent interviews, archival footage, and campaign photos, this lively documentary includes one of the first openly proud members of Cuba's LGBT community. With wit and spirit, all recall negotiating fr autonmy and independence in a culture still bound by patriarchal structures. Sponsored by Maine Friends of Cuba. FMI: contact Tom at 207.743.2183 PRO TIP: click ALT in lower right corner for links you can copy/paste. The SAVE ACT, a severe voter suppression act, has passed the House and is before the Senate. CONTACT YOUR SENATORS. Demand they REJECT the SAVE ACT: senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm #EveryEffortCounts PineTreeActivism.org | @pinetreeactivism.org Email: ptactivism@proton.me Pine Tree Activism strives to publish confirmed events with accurate details as submitted or as found on a group's official public listing. Only verified events are included. Late changes in venue, day/time, or focus may not be reflected.

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Pg 6/7 - Submit events to: ptactivism@proton.me = APR 4, Sat 12-1:00PM (& every Sat) – Rockland Chapman Park, 294 Main St (Park & Main), Rockland, Maine SINGING RESISTANCE WITH THE AUDACITY Every Saturday at noon, rain, snow, or shine, as long as authoritarianism, bigotry, and corruption plague our nation. We demonstrate the perseverance of local opposition at the corner of Park & Main Streets. We sing, hold signs, have conversations, collect food/hygiene donations for the local food bank, and give away buttons and postcards. We collect food and hygiene products to donate to a local food pantry. FMI: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/913560/ APR 4, Sat 12-1:00PM (& every Sat) – Waldoboro Rt 1 & Main St (Park & Ride lot), Waldoboro, Maine STAND WITH US: weekly protest dedicated to U.S. Consitution and Rule of Law. Carpool if possible and bring a friend. Hosted by Waldoboro Dems and Lincoln County Indivisible. APR 4, Sat 12-1:00PM (& every Sat) – Wolfeboro NH Pickering Corner, 151 S Main St, Wolfeboro, NH Wolfeboro Area Peaceful Protest – This is a NON- PARTISAN event. All people who are concerned with the fascist takeover of our democracy are welcome. FMI: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/854001/ APR 4, Sat 12:30-1:30PM (& every Sat) – Bucksport Bucksport-Verona Bridge, Bucksport, Maine STAND UP for Truth, Democracy, Freedom, Social Justice, & Peace! 5+ Years of Solidarity Bucksport! POWER TO THE PEOPLE! STAND UP FOR TRUTH, DEMOCRACY, FREEDOM, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND PEACE! We ask those who can to please bring a non-perishable, sealed, un-expired food item! We will transfer all food donations to the Bucksport Community Concerns Food Pantry for distribution to local folks in need of food support. mvprights.org/events APR 4, Sat 1:00PM (& every Sat) – Portland Longfellow Square, Congress & State St, Portland, Maine Portland Stand Out – Stop the Genocide Weekly stand-out in the heart of Portland: www.mvprights.org/events (calendar cont'd in comments) PRO TI…

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CALL YOUR SENATORS & URGE THEM
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Pg 5/7 - Submit events to: ptactivism@proton.me APR 4, Sat 12:00-1:00PM (& every Sat) – Blue Hill Town Hall, 18 Union St, Blue Hill, Maine Join Us in Weekly Peaceful Protest – started in Nov 2023 to oppose the genocide in Gaza. Though still a primary focus, we welcome all activists. www.mvprights.org/events APR 4, Sat 12:00-1:00PM (& every Sat) – Damariscotta-Newcastle On the Main St bridge over the river, Damariscotta-Newcastle, Maine WEEKLY PROTEST ON THE BRIDGE Long held dedicated weekly protest hosted by Lincoln County Indivisible. STAND UP AGAINST THE WAR. BRING SIGNS, FLAGS AND FRIENDS! bsky.app/profile/lcimaine.bsky.social/ APR 4, Sat 12-1:00PM (& every Sat) – Lewiston Court Street Longley Bridge, Auburn, Maine RALLY – LET'S BUILD POWER TOGETHER – Join our weekly protest until the insanity in Washington stops and our democracy is restored. Our lives and the lives of our children depend on it. Progress toward a more just and equitable country and world is in jeopardy. Civilization is watching. Bring your friends, neighbors, and tired masses, yearning to be free. FMI: resistcentralmaine.org/ / stephensokol1937@yahoo.com APR 4, Sat 12-1:00PM (& every Sat) – Lincoln The Loon, Main St by the gazebo, Lincoln, Maine Weekly Peaceful Protest – dedicated weekly protest APR 4, Sat 12-1:00PM (& every Sat) – Machias Vets Mem'l Triangle, 16 O'Brien Ave (bottom of College Hill) Machias, Maine EVERY SATURDAY RALLY: Bring signs telling Susan Collins, Jared Golden, and Angus King what you need them to do to protect people in Washington County and to save democracy. APR 4, Sat 12-2:00PM (& every Sat) – Millinocket Corner of Central and Penobscot, Millinocket, Maine Peaceful Weekly Protest: Started early March 2025 with two people, this event gains every week. One of the older ongoing protests in Maine. APR 4, Sat 12:00PM (& every Sat) – Portsmouth NH Market Square, Portsmouth, NH Portsmouth Weekly Rally – Stop the Genocide Weekly stand-out in the heart of Por…

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CALL YOUR SENATORS & URGE THEM
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Pg 4/7 - Submit events to: ptactivism@proton.me APR 4, Sat 11-12:00PM (& every Sat) – Portland Monument Square, 456 Congress St, Portland, Maine EVERY SATURDAY-11AM–MONUMENT-SQUARE PROTEST WHAT ARE WE FIGHTING FOR? We protest every Saturday against the multitude of destructive actions and policies of the Trump administration attacking the environment, immigrants, education, science, adversaries, blue cities, free speech, judges, and the rule of law. Come speak truth to trump's increasing use of unlawful authoritarian power whose main goal is to enrich himself and the billionaire class. Speakers welcomed at this long running weekly protest started by Angus Ferguson. Bring a friend. Creative signs applauded. FMI: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/879304/ APR 4, Sat 11:00AM-12:00PM (& every Sat) – Westbrook Sidewalks of Saccarappa Park, corner of Main & Bridge, Westbrook, Maine STAND STRONG IN WESTBROOK Pro-democracy signs encouraged at this weekly protest. Parking is available in the free parking garage behind Hub furniture. There is also some area on-street parking and some parking behind Portland Pie. Our event is open to all and you are welcome to join us! Organized by a Westbrook resident and member of Indivisible Cumberland County. APR 4, Sat 12-1:00PM (& every Sat) – Auburn Longley Bridge, Court St, Auburn, Maine STOP FASCISM NOW Rally, organized by RESIST Central Maine. We protest until the insanity in Washington stops and our democracy is restored. Our lives and the lives of our children depend on it. Bring your friends, neighbors and tired masses, yearning to be free. FMI: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/788756/ APR 4, Sat 12-1:00PM (& every Sat) – Belfast Out front of Belfast Post Office, 1 Franklin St, Belfast, Maine STAND FOR DEMOCRACY Join Organize Belfast in this weekly rally. Bring your signs, your flags, and your enthusiasm. This is a rain or shine event. Hosted by Belfast Organize. (calendar cont'd in comments) PRO TIP: click ALT in…

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Pg 3/7 - Submit events to: ptactivism@proton.me APR 4, Sat 11AM-12:00PM (& every Sat) – Bangor Luther H. Peirce Memorial Park, 125 Harlow St, Bangor, Maine WEEKLY ANTI-WAR/PEACE VIGIL – In support of peace and justice in the US and beyond – the Middle East, Ukraine/Russia, and everywhere. In opposition to war, genocide, authoritarianism, and attacks on immigrants and others. Signs provided or bring your own. Hosted by Peace & Justice Center of Eastern Maine. FMI: shorturl.at/SikIw APR 4, Sat 11-12:00PM (every Sat 11, & Tues 5:30) – Brunswick Maine Street/Rt 1 Overpass, 40 Maine St, Brunswick, Maine OVERPASS PROTEST: STOP FASCISM NOW! Brunswick Area Indivisible - Theme is to stop Fascism in America and restore Democracy! Large banners are encouraged for display on Route 1, and/or bring your hand-held signs to show on Maine Street. FMI: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/912760/ APR 4, Sat 11-12:30PM – Freeport U.S. Route 1 & Desert Road (across from Shaw's), Freeport, Maine WEEKLY STAND OUT AGAINST THE AUTHORITARIAN TAKEOVER – Join us in our weekly efforts to connect with and activate others to stand up against the authoritarian takeover. Bring signs! FMI: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/818165/ APR 4, Sat 11-12:00PM (& every Sat) – Lubec Flatiron Corner (Washington & Main), Lubec, Maine Weekly Stand Out - long held weekly stand out by the people of Lubec in opposition to the current administration. APR 4, Sat 11-12:00PM (& every Sat) – South Portland Erskine Park, Broadway (next to Dunkin Donuts), South Portland, Maine RALLY for DEMOCRACY: Peaceful demonstration of our First Amendment Rights to FREE SPEECH. Every Saturday in SoPo! Hosted by Indivisible South Portland. FMI: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/837137/ APR 4, Sat 11-12:00PM (& every Sat) – Southwest Harbor St John's Episcopal Church Green, 315 Main St, Southwest Harbor, Maine Southwest Harbor Standers is a non-violent, kind, welcoming community on the west side of MDI. Meeting weekly to…

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Pg 2/7 - Submit events to: ptactivism@proton.me ============================================================================== APR 4, Sat 10-11:00AM – Bath Congress Street overpass, Bath, Maine OVERPASS RALLY IN BATH Congress Street overpass. Park at the Walgreen Drug Store in Bath and walk to the end of the parking lot. Find the weedy path to overpass sidewalk. Bring flags and signs. Only cancelled for lightning/thunder/severe snow. APR 4, Sat 10:00AM (& every Sat) – Farmington Farmington Post Office, 196 Main St, Farmington, Maine Weekly Stand Out for Peace: https://mvprights.org/events APR 4, Sat 10:00AM-3:00PM – Lewiston Location provided upon registration, Lewiston, Maine CHANGEMAKERS SPRING GATHERING A one-day event to build community around our shared passion for environmental and social justice. Youth over age 15 and adults of all ages are welcome to attend to connect people across generations with mentors and peers. We hope people leave the gathering with joy, inspiration, new and old connections, and hope to continue building a more resilient environment in Maine. FMI: mycj.org/events-upcoming/changemakers-gathering APR 4, Sat 10-11:00AM (& every Sat) – Vinalhaven Bandstand, E. Main Street. Vinalhaven, Maine VINALHAVEN STANDOUT All are welcome as we join together to say NO ICE. If you've never joined a protest before, but are distraught about the brutal actions of ICE on citizen and non citizen alike, join us for 5 minutes or an hour - whatever you can give. A local Indivisible event. (calendar cont'd in comments) PRO TIP: click ALT in lower right corner for links you can copy/paste. ============================================ The SAVE ACT, an extreme effort to suppress voter turnout, has passed the House and is before the Senate. URGE YOUR SENATORS to REJECT the SAVE ACT: U.S. Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121 ============================================

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#MeGov #MePolitics

PINE TREE ACTIVISM CALENDAR Events for Saturday APR 4, 2026 Details confirmed as of 04/04 – 5:10AM ============================================================================== Share/Repost so Mainers know where to #RESIST! Pg 1/7 - Submit events to: ptactivism@proton.me =============================== APR 4-11, Sat to Sat – Hancock County HANCOCK COUNTY FOOD DRIVE Annual food collection and fundraising project that supports food pantries, free meal programs, and school backpack programs across Hancock County. Food security organizations in Downeast Maine collectively serve more than 10,000 individuals per month. More than 1 in 10 Maine households goes without nutritious food, making Maine the most food insecure state in New England. To donate: TEXT hcfooddrive to 41444 FMI: www.hcfooddrive.org/hcfd APR 4, Sat 9-10:00AM (& every Sat) – Yarmouth The green in front of Yarmouth Town Hall, 200 Main St, Yarmouth, Maine YARMOUTH WEEKLY STAND OUT, RESIST HATE – SUPPORT DEMOCRACY: weekly in front of Town Hall. This a local Indivisible event. Join with family and neighbors to support democracy, stand with immigrants, tell your legislators to do their job, etc. We gather at the green with your signs or use ones we have on hand. Make your voices heard. APR 4, Sat 10-11:00AM – Augusta Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave, Augusta, Maine VETERANS and COMMUNITY CONNECTION EXPO The event will feature federal, state, and local resources and providers, giveaways, and music. Co-hosted by the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and VA Maine. FMI: shorturl.at/4TORA (calendar cont'd in comments) PRO TIP: click ALT in lower right corner for links you can copy/paste. MAY DAY 2026: NATIONAL DAY of ACTION #NoWork #NoSchool #NoShopping Pine Tree Activism strives to publish confirmed events with accurate details as submitted or as found on a group's official public listing. Only verified events are included. Late changes in venue, day/time, or focus may not be reflected.

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To paraphrase HRC, Tulsi Gabbard should probably not make any long term plans as director of national intelligence.

#NoKings #WarIsNotPeace #TheCookieIsCrumbling #MEPolitics

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Portland Press Herald lede: "Sen. Susan Collins on Friday largely sidestepped questions about President Donald Trump's request to increase military spending next year by roughly 40% as the U.S. continues to bomb Iran with no clear exit strategy.

This is how Portland Press Herald is covering Susan Collins seeming endorsement of Trump's request to increase defense spending by 40%.

What on earth is going on over there? For real, though. #MEpolitics

President Trump, could you put that in terms of WIC nutritious meals for poor pregnant women, nights of shelter for unhoused folks on the street, or hours of counseling for vets needing it? You know, something people can relate to beyond prison camps or gold leaf.

#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue

Screenshot from Graham Platner solicitation with a pre-checked recurring donation box.

Why is Graham Platner's campaign sending fundraising solicitations with a pre-checked recurring donation box? (tinyurl.com/33rcn6w2)

This is the same icky practice -- which the FEC has called on Congress to ban -- that Susan Collins has (rightly) been criticized for. #MEpolitics