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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 09/10/2026

Count on James Myall @jamesxmyall.bsky.social to bring light to the backstories on economic issues facing Mainers. "Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” cuts $2.7 billion from MaineCare, and 28,152 Mainers will lose coverage." So many of these cuts take effect *after* the midterms. #VoteAccordingly

Fact Check: Senator Collins’ rural health fund falls billions short of what the One Big Beautiful Bill takes away

By Mark Shaffer | MECEP Action
October 8, 2026
The four things to know:

Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” cuts $2.7 billion from MaineCare, and 28,152 Mainers will lose coverage.
Senator Collins promotes the Rural Health Transformation Program as the fix. Maine will receive just $950 million at most, $1.75 billion less than it loses.
Of the $190 million Collins touts for this year, 96% of the money goes to out-of-state telehealth providers or administrative services like billing, records, and AI integration.
Over the next decade, Maine faces a net loss of about $2.67 billion in health care funding.

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 04/10/2026

In person early voting in Maine actually starts tomorrow, Mon Oct 5th and runs to Thurs Oct 29th. #MEpolitics

Screenshot of part of Maine Monitor page at
https://themainemonitor.org/elections/

Key Dates

OCTOBER 5
Early in-person absentee voting begins on Oct. 5 at your municipal clerk’s office and continues through Oct. 29.

OCTOBER 12
Last day to register to vote by mail or online.

OCTOBER 27
Last recommended day to mail your mail-in/absentee ballot via USPS. If you have not mailed your ballot by this time, the Secretary of State recommends that you deliver it to your town office or a ballot drop box. If you cannot deliver your ballot, you can vote in person at your municipal office through Oct. 29 or vote in person at the polls on Election Day.

OCTOBER 29
Last day to request a mail-in/absentee ballot. Last day to cast an absentee ballot in-person at your municipal clerk’s office. All mail-in/absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

NOVEMBER 3
Election Day. You can register in-person at your city or town office, or at your polling place when you vote. Polls close at 8 p.m.; anyone in line by 8 p.m. can vote.

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 04/10/2026

Thanks for the tag. In-person early voting in Maine actually starts tomorrow, Mon, Oct 5th and runs to Thurs, Oct 29. #MEpolitics

Screenshot of part of the Maine Monitor page at
https://themainemonitor.org/elections/

Key Dates

October 5
Early in-person absentee voting begins on Oct. 5 at your municipal clerk’s office and continues through Oct. 29.

OCTOBER 12
Last day to register to vote by mail or online.

OCTOBER 27
Last recommended day to mail your mail-in/absentee ballot via USPS. If you have not mailed your ballot by this time, the Secretary of State recommends that you deliver it to your town office or a ballot drop box. If you cannot deliver your ballot, you can vote in person at your municipal office through Oct. 29 or vote in person at the polls on Election Day.

OCTOBER 29
Last day to request a mail-in/absentee ballot. Last day to cast an absentee ballot in-person at your municipal clerk’s office. All mail-in/absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

NOVEMBER 3
Election Day. You can register in-person at your city or town office, or at your polling place when you vote. Polls close at 8 p.m.; anyone in line by 8 p.m. can vote.

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 03/10/2026

======================= ✨CANVASS for TROY JACKSON Upcoming events around Maine ======================= Take action w/ Maine AFL-CIO and help create the blue wave we need. #SolidarityForever #MEpolitics Check the list for canvass opportunities in your area. 👉: www.mobilize.us?country=US&e... 👈

Poster for Maine AFL-CIO, Solidarity Forever
CANVASS
for
TROY JACKSON
Knock Doors - Build Power - Solidarity Forever

Volunteer Canvass for Troy Jackson opportunities with Maine AFL-CIO with listings for:
Orono, Lewiston, York, Knox, Waldo County, Portland

Volunteer Canvass for Troy Jackson opportunities with Maine AFL-CIO with listings for:
Phonebank for Troy, Orono, Bangor, Women for Troy Knox County, Augusta, Old Town, York County

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 03/10/2026

======================= KNOCK DOORS w/MAINE DEMS Upcoming events around Maine ======================= Take action w/ Maine Coordinated Campaign and help create the blue wave we need. #MEpolitics Check the list for volunteer canvass opportunities in your area. 👉: www.mobilize.us?country=US&e... 👈

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 03/10/2026

=================== TAKE ACTION with PEOPLE POWERED MAINE peoplepoweredmaine.org/ =================== Organized money always wins. Until organized people show up. Upcoming volunteer opportunities around the state of Maine. VOLUNTEER CANVASS INFO: 👉 www.mobilize.us?country=US&e... #MEpolitics

Graphic for:

PEOPLE
POWERED
MAINE

Organized money always wins.
Until organized people show up.

Screenshot of page for volunteer canvass events for People Powered Maine with listings for:
Deer Isle; Bucksport & Verona; Cherryfield, Harrington, & Columbia Falls; Greater Machias; Georgetown, Brunswick.

Screenshot of page for volunteer canvass events for People Powered Maine with listings for:
Cumberland; Fairfield; Farmington; Portland; Bath; US Senate Debate Watch Party

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 26/09/2026

===================== TROY JACKSON for MAINE SOLIDARITY FOREVER TOUR ===================== SAT 26th w/ @dunlapforcongress.bsky.social 👉 www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve... MON 28th w/ @hcrichardson.bsky.social 👉 www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve... OCT 4 MEET & GREET 👉 www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

PINE TREE ACTIVISM CALENDAR
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– TROY JACKSON –
SOLIDARITY FOREVER TOUR

SEPT 26, Sat 6-8:00PM – Belfast
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION w/MATT DUNLAP & TROY JACKSON
Join U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson and Matt Dunlap in Belfast for a community conversation as part of his Solidarity Forever Tour across Maine.
FMI: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/1034989/

SEPT 28, Mon 6:30-8:30PM – Portland
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION w/TROY JACKSON & HEATHER COX RICHARDSON
Join U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson and Heather Cox Richardson in Portland for a Community Conversation as part of Troy's Solidarity Forever Tour across Maine.
FMI: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/1035604/

OCT 4, Sun 4-5:30PM – Ellsworth
ELLSWORTH MEET & GREET with TROY JACKSON
Please join us for a Meet & Greet with U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson.
Troy is a fifth-generation Mainer and logger who has spent his career fighting for working people.
Come hear why he’s running for U.S. Senate, share what’s on your mind, and ask Troy your questions about the issues facing Maine and the country.
FMI: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/1033027/

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 26/09/2026

PEOPLE POWERED MAINE: Volunteer opportunities in Bath, Brunswick, Cumberland, Fairfield, and Portland. ORGANIZED MONEY ALWAYS WINS, UNTIL ORGANIZED PEOPLE SHOW UP LINK to events: 👉 www.mobilize.us?country=US&e... 👈

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PEOPLE POWERED MAINE
Organized money always wins.
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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 26/09/2026

Not really. NYT/Siena poll, in coordination w/& sponsored by Portland Press Herald (historically pro-Collins). UNH poll, same period with more than twice as many voters, no sponsor, has Jackson +4. UM Lowell poll, no sponsor, Aug 28-Sept 14 shows Jackson +5. #MEpolitics NYT, latest polls:

Screenshot showing recent poll results for Jackson - Collins race for Maine's U.S. Senate seat.

NYT/Siena Univ, sponsored by Portland Press Herald
Sept 15-22
619 likely voters
Collins +3

Univ New Hampshire, no sponsor
Sept 17-21
1301 likely voters
Jackson +4

Univ Mass Lowell Center for Public Opinion/YouGov, no sponsor
Aug 28-Sept 14
650 likely voters
Jackson +5

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 25/09/2026

Maine Democratic Party Executive Director Devon Murphy-Anderson addresses the serious allegations raised in ProPublica's reporting on Susan Collins's bribery scandal. "Mainers are owed the truth, and we won't stop asking until we get it." #RetireSusanCollins #VOTE #JacksonForMaine #MEpolitics

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 25/09/2026

======================= KNOCK DOORS w/MAINE DEMS ======================= Talking to voters face-to-face is the best way to earn support for Dem candidates and beat Susan Collins. Don't worry if you've never done it before. Training & Q&A before each shift! LINK: 👉 www.mobilize.us?country=US&e...

Graphic for Maine Dems:

MAINE DEMOCRATS

KNOCK DOORS
with the
MAINE DEMS
in
Check the list
for events in
your area!

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 19/09/2026

I vote for F*cked Up Intelligence (FUI) as best and most accurate. Yeah, that's what I'm gonna call it. Or perhaps Pretty Often Wrong Intelligence (POWI). Or Insult To Intelligent People Intelligence (ITIPI). AI is dangerous and insulting. #ORGANIZE #RESIST #OPPOSE

Post from DJT on X:

May people think the words "Artificial Intelligence" are inaccurate and very ineloquent, relative to AI, or Artificial Intelligence. A far more elegant and accurate description of this new phenomena would be Superior Intelligence (SI) or, Extreme Intelligence (EI) or, Supreme Intelligence (SI). This is a Poll, and I would appreciate everybody voting! Which is the best name for this ever growing "Revolution?"

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 19/09/2026

I'm urging folks again to read/repost @hcrichardson.bsky.social's Letters from an American for the best synopsis out there of the day's political madness. A lot to unpack in just the 1st paragraphs (oil to get worse), then on to GOP malfeasance, a party crumbling and, and rats abandoning ship.

A section from this morning's @hcrichardson.bsky.social's Letters from an American with the following text hghlighted:

"...the latest Fox News poll showed that people trust Democrats more than Republicans to handle inflation and prices, by 15 points: 55% to 40%. In 2022, the advantage went to Republicans by 49% to 40%. Scarborough noted that Republicans are beginning to break from Trump.

All of these crises—the price crisis, caused by the oil crisis, caused by the Iran crisis, which has created a military crisis while the country is staggering under a deportation crisis—appear finally to be making some Republicans rethink their support for Trump and his policies."

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 17/09/2026

========================== MAINE DEMS EVENTS - STATEWIDE Over 80 canvass events, phone bank ops, Dem office openings, voter access teams, poll observer trainings, and more. Organized by Maine Coordinated Campaign: 👉 www.mobilize.us?country=US&o...

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 17/09/2026

=================== PEOPLE POWERED MAINE Organized money always wins... until organized people show up. TAKE ACTION with PEOPLE POWERED MAINE Canvass, Meet up, & Candidate Roundtable Events: 👉 www.mobilize.us?org_ids=53332

Graphic from:

PEOPLE POWERED MAINE
Organized money always wins.
Until organized people show up.

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 17/09/2026

====================== CANVASS for TROY JACKSON Take Action w/Maine AFL-CIO This month's opportunities around Maine to KNOCK DOORS - BUILD POWER - SOLIDARITY FOREVER #VOTE #JacksonForMaine #RetireSusie Link: 👉 www.mobilize.us?country=US&e...

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 13/09/2026

Canvass Opportunities to help Dem candidates around Maine the next 10 days. Find YOUR town and #GetInvolved Don't worry if you've never done canvassing before, there will be training and Q&A before the shift starts! Link to list of Maine canvass opportunities: 👉 www.mobilize.us?end_date=202...

Maine Dems graphic on slate blue background with a hand knocking on a door and the text:

Maine Democrats
KNOCK DOORS
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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 13/09/2026

Gotta love @jordanwood.bsky.social's energy in helping Maine candidates... Maine Dems are launching HUNDREDS of canvasses this weekend. The most important thing you can do to elect @hannahpingree.bsky.social, @troyjackson207.bsky.social, and @dunlapforcongress.bsky.social is #GetInvolved!

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 12/09/2026

MAINE DEMS Exec Director Devon Murphy-Anderson on Trump tariffs. Trump promised lower prices. Then he put a 50% tax on $20 billion in goods from Maine's biggest trading partner. #MEpolitics #RetireSusan #JacksonForMaine

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 08/09/2026

==================== TROY JACKSON for MAINE ==================== HOW TO HELP: ✨Donate to: JacksonForMaine.com ✨Sign up to help with any of over 120 Maine Dem canvass events happening around Maine the next two weeks. Find your town here: 👉 www.mobilize.us?country=US&o... #MEpolitics

Photo of a gray framed window from outside, with reflection of tall balsam firs in the upper half and a sign for "TROY JACKSON for MAINE sign in the lower half.

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 05/09/2026

======================= KNOCK DOORS w/MAINE DEMS SAT, SEPT 5 - SUN, SEPT 6 ======================= STATEWIDE, from Kittery to Fort Kent Over 50 canvass events with Maine Coordinated Campaign, MAINE DEMS. Full list, find YOUR town: 👉 www.mobilize.us?org_ids=51258 👈 #MEpolitics #GetInvolved

graphic for MAINE DEMOCRATS

KNOCK DOORS with the MAINE DEMOCRATS

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 01/09/2026

===================== 🇺🇸TROY JACKSON for MAINE SOLIDARITY FOREVER TOUR ===================== Tues Sept 1: Lewiston Thur Sept 3: Gorham Sat Sept 5: Jay SUPPORT TROY JACKSON at www.jacksonformaine.com/ Please SHARE/REPOST so Mainers know where to #SupportTROY #JacksonForMaine #MEpolitics #MESen

PINE TREE ACTIVISM CALENDAR
TROY JACKSON for MAINE
Share so Mainers know where to SUPPORT TROY!
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SOLIDARITY FOREVER TOUR
SEPT 1, Tues 7-8:30PM – Lewiston
The Franco Center, 46 Cedar St, Lewiston, Maine
LEWISTON TOWN HALL with TROY JACKSON
Join U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson in Lewiston for a town hall as part of his Solidarity Forever Tour across Maine.
Troy has spent his career fighting for working people. Come hear why he’s running for U.S. Senate, share what’s on your mind, and ask Troy your questions about the issues facing Maine and the country.
6:00 PM: Live music from Jeff Beam & Friends. 7–8:30 PM: Town Hall Q&A.
FMI: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/1009004/

SEPT 3, Thur 7-8:30PM – Gorham
First Parish Church, 2 Church St, Gorham, Maine
GORHAM TOWN HALL with TROY JACKSON
Join U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson in Gorham for a town hall as part of his Solidarity Forever Tour across Maine.
Troy has spent his career fighting for working people. Come hear why he’s running for U.S. Senate, share what’s on your mind, and ask Troy your questions about the issues facing Maine and the country.
6:00 PM: Doors open. 7–8:30 PM: Town Hall Q&A.
FMI: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/1009012/

SEPT 5, Sat 4-6:00PM – Jay
Local 14 Solidarity Center, Jay, Maine
JAY TOWN HALL with TROY JACKSON
Join U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson in Jay for a town hall as part of his Solidarity Forever Tour across Maine.
Troy has spent his career fighting for working people. Come hear why he’s running for U.S. Senate, share what’s on your mind, and ask Troy your questions about the issues facing Maine and the country.
4:00 PM: Live music. 5:00–6:00 PM: Town hall Q&A.
FMI: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/1014480/

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 19/08/2026

================ STRATEGY SESSIONS with the MAINE DEMS Wed AUG 19 Belfast 5pm: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve... Falmouth, N. Portland 6pm: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve... Sagadahoc, N Cumberland Cty 6pm: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve... W Ptld, Westbrook, Gorham 6pm: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 19/08/2026

Fog ☀️ high 84º, calm =============== MAINE RESISTANCE WED, AUG 19, 2026 =============== ☎️ MAINE ICE WATCH HOTLINE: 207-544-9989 ☎️ #ORGANIZE #RESIST #OPPOSE #NonViolenceIsPower #EveryEffortCounts #GetInvolved #VOTE ✨ p5/5 – SHARE/REPOST! #MEpolitics

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 19/08/2026

Pg 2/5 Submit events to: ptactivism@proton.me
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AUG 19, Wed 12-12:30PM – Zoom Orientation
Join the Zoom Orientation from anywhere in Maine
VOTER GUIDE DISTRIBUTION ORIENTATION
Want to help distribute the voter guides this year?
The League creates a non-partisan voter guide and distributes 50,000 copies around the state. Help us deliver copies to every corner of Maine starting in mid-September!
We need 150+ volunteers from all 16 counties between mid-September and early-October. In this virtual orientation, we will go over the basic plan for distributing our guide.
Note: You only need to attend ONE orientation. Five sessions are scheduled for the convenience of attendees.
FMI: www.democracymaine.org/civicrm-event/2382

AUG 19, Wed 12-12:30PM (Wed 12-12:30, Sat 11-12:00) – Bangor
West Market Square (Main, Hammond, & Central Sts), Bangor, Maine
STAND OUT & VIGIL
Get out in the streets and demand an end to wars that the US should be helping to end, not keep going. Public pressure is always necessary to end endless war.
Join us each Wednesday (12 noon -12:30 PM) and Saturday (11 AM-12 noon) at a new, more visible location of West Market Square in the middle of downtown Bangor (Main, Hammond, and Central). We need your support! Signs and good company provided, or bring your own. P&JC nl

AUG 19, Wed 12-1:00PM (every Mon through Sat) – Belfast
Post Office Square, Main and Church Sts, downtown Belfast, Maine
DAILY VIGIL for JUSTICE & DEMOCRACY

All are welcome to join our daily crew of regulars and members from local churches and Veterans' groups in standing out for justice and democracy.
Mon through Sat from 12-1 at Post Office Square.

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MAINE ICE WATCH HOTLINE: 207-544-9989
Report abusive behavior at: CitizenReporting.OAG@maine.gov

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 19/08/2026

PINE TREE ACTIVISM CALENDAR
Events for Wednesday AUG 19, 2026
Details confirmed as of 08/19 5:55AM

Share/Repost so Mainers know where to #RESIST!
Pg 1/5 Submit events to: ptactivism@proton.me

AUG 19, Wed 7:00AM-4:00PM (every day) – Scarborough
ICE Administrative Bldg, 40 Manson Libby Rd, Scarborough, Maine
JUSTICE FOR JOHAN!
Support your immigrant neighbors by participating in a unified, focused, and permanent presence at the Scarborough ICE facility.
Monitor their activities at the source until they are shutdown and leave Maine. We can make Maine safe for everyone. We cannot tolerate a murderous army attacking us. Plenty of parking nearby.
Please come prepared to take care of one another, connect, & coordinate in person. Bring your friends. People have been on site every day for over 2 weeks. Please show up.

AUG 19, Wed 7-8:00AM (& every Wed) – Wayne
Rt 133 Bridge, Main St, Wayne, Maine
SUPPORTING DEMOCRACY
Greater Wayne Area Indivisible is meeting from 7-8am each Wednesday in support of Democracy. Meet on the Rt 133 Bridge in the village of Wayne. Please bring signs that have positive language (ie: I support . . .)
FMI: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/1000981/

AUG 19, Wed 10-11AM (& every Wed) – Bridgton
In front of Food City, 295 Main St, Bridgton, Maine
WEEKLY SOLIDARITY RALLY FOR DEMOCRACY
Join Lake Region Indivisible every Wednesday for our weekly Solidarity Rally. Bring your signs. This is a peaceful visibility event in support of our country and our democracy and in opposition to the regime that seeks to destroy it. Parking at Food City lot.

AUG 19, Wed 11-12noon (& every Wed) – Damariscotta-Newcastle
Damariscotta-Newcastle Bridge, US Bus Rt 1, Main St. Damariscotta, Maine
BY THE COMMUNITY, FOR THE COMMUNITY

Started two winters ago by four women with the courage to stand up, this inspiring rally stays strong!

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 18/08/2026

30% 🌧️, ⛅, high 78º, calm =============== MAINE RESISTANCE TUES, AUG 18, 2026 =============== ☎️ MAINE ICE WATCH HOTLINE: 207-544-9989 ☎️ #ORGANIZE #RESIST #OPPOSE #NonViolenceIsPower #EveryEffortCounts #GetInvolved #VOTE ✨ p6/6 – SHARE/REPOST! #MEpolitics

Pg 6/6 Submit events to: ptactivism@proton.me

AUG 18, Tue 7-8:00PM – Virtual Event
Join from anywhere
DEFUNDING the MEDIA: Voices Under Threat
Join BigTentUSA for a fascinating conversation with Ezra Klein and Melissa Bell—co-founders of Vox, who helped build one of the defining digital-news organizations of the past decade—will bring their firsthand experience navigating a rapidly changing media landscape to a conversation on the corporate takeover of news and the forces reshaping American journalism.
FMI: bigtentusa.org/event/media-voices-under-threat/

AUG 18, Tue 8-9:00PM – Virtual Event
Join from anywhere
FLOCK CAMERAS 101: The Threat to Privacy and How to Fight Back
Across the country, Flock Safety cameras have quietly appeared on street corners and in neighborhoods, scanning license plates with little transparency about what data is collected or who can access it. As evidence mounts that ICE has tapped into local networks, and residents realize their movements are being tracked without knowing where that data goes, communities are pushing back.
Join computer scientist and privacy researcher Jen Golbeck to learn how this technology works, how the data moves between agencies, and what it means for our privacy rights. We'll also hear from local residents fighting to get these cameras removed from their cities. Come away with a clear picture of the concerns around Flock and the tools to fight back where you live. See you there! FMI: https://shorturl.at/5WdS3

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MAINE ICE WATCH HOTLINE: 207-544-9989
For reporting ICE & CBP presence & actions
Run by Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition (MIRC)
Report abusive behavior at: CitizenReporting.OAG@maine.gov
Immigrant Defense Hub: LighthouseME.org

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Pg 5/6 Submit events to: ptactivism@proton.me
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AUG 18, Tue 6-7:30PM – Skowhegan
Poulin-Turner Union Hall, 653 Waterville Rd, Skowhegan, Maine
SKOWHEGAN TOWN HALL with MATT DUNLAP
I'm excited to invite you to a town hall on August 18th at 6pm in Skowhegan at the USW Local 4-9 Office! This is a chance for us to sit down together, talk about the issues that matter most to Maine families, and hear directly from you.
I'll share my vision for Maine, answer your questions, and listen to your concerns. I've always made it a priority to be accessible to voters, and I look forward to having an open conversation with you.
I hope you can join me — bring your questions, ideas, and your voice! The event will be located at the USW Local 4-9 Office. Doors open at 6:00pm. FMI: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/1002113/

AUG 18, Tue 6:30-7:30PM – Virtual from York
Join from anywhere, southern York County, Maine
SOUTHERN YORK CTY VOLUNTEER STRATEGY SESSION!
Calling all Democrats in southern York County! Join us for a virtual strategy session from the Maine Dems Coordinated Campaign. We want to hear from all our neighbors about how they are experiencing politics, what they are hearing from neighbors, and the best ways to organize voters in our community.
All are welcome! No experience or preparation necessary. Just bring yourself and a mobile device! FMI: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/1009848/

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MAINE ICE WATCH HOTLINE: 207-544-9989
For reporting ICE & CBP presence & actions
Run by Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition (MIRC)
Report abusive behavior at: CitizenReporting.OAG@maine.gov
Immigrant Defense Hub: LighthouseME.org

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AUG 18, Tues 12–1:00PM (& every Tues) – Cherryfield
Rt 1 Bridge: Meet on the lower bridge, Cherryfield, Maine
PEACEFUL RALLY IN SUPPORT OF OUR CONSTITUTION & AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE

For Concerned Citizens and Patriots of all Parties.
Meet on the lower bridge in Cherryfield for a peaceful rally in support of our Constitution and our American way of life!

AUG 18, Tues 12–1:00PM (& every Tue) – Lewiston
Dufresne Plaza, 72 Lisbon St, Lewiston, Maine
CALL TO ACTION – RESIST Central Maine: Protesting since Feb '25. Join & support RESIST Central Maine (Indivisible). Bring signs and your voice! Across from Susan Collins' office: Street parking & parking garages nearby.
FMI: mobilize.us/mobilize/event/757948/

AUG 18, Tues 12–1:00PM – Waterville
Tesla Charging Station at Elm Plaza, 340 Main St, Waterville, Maine
SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY!
Bring signs supporting our weekly non-violent stand-out to defend democracy, the Constitution, the rule of law and whatever your latest concerns are! ICE Out, Epstein Files, No Kings, Protect Your Neighbors, or the current fiasco of the week.
indivisiblemidmaine.com/take-action/weekly-protests

AUG 18, Tue 12:30-1:30PM (MWF 5-6pm, T/Th 12:30-1:30) Bucksport
Rt 1 Bucksport/Verona Island Bridge, Bucksport, Maine
SOLIDARITY BUCKSPORT - RESIST HATE! RESIST PEACEFULLY!
5+ Years of Solidarity Bucksport!
As usual, we will not stage the demonstration unless we have a firm commitment from at least one other demonstrator! Please email solidaritybucksport@gmail.com by 10pm the night before to notify us you will be at the next day's peace demonstrations.

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MAINE ICE WATCH HOTLINE: 207-544-9989
Report abusive behavior at: CitizenReporting.OAG@maine.gov
Immigrant Defense Hub: LighthouseME.org

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PINE TREE ACTIVISM CALENDAR
Events for Tuesday AUG 18, 2026
Details confirmed 08/18 5:20AM

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AUG 18, Tues 7:00AM-4:00PM (every day) – Scarborough
ICE Administrative Bldg, 40 Manson Libby Rd, Scarborough, Maine
JUSTICE FOR JOHAN!
Support your immigrant neighbors by participating in a unified, focused, and permanent presence at the Scarborough ICE facility.
Monitor their activities at the source until they are shutdown and leave Maine. Please come prepared to take care of one another, connect, & coordinate in person. Bring your friends. UPDATE: People have been on site every day for weeks. Please show up.

AUG 18, Tues 8-10:00AM (& every Tues) – Freeport
Corner of Main & School Streets, Freeport, Maine
VISIBILITY FREEPORT – STAND FOR DEMOCRACY!
Freeport weekly stand-out. Please participate whenever you can.
As this protest movement evolves, an understanding has grown that we are more likely to convince other people by showing that we support things that they support, rather than by expressing our outrage over a political figure. Friends and signs welcomed! Run by Visibility Freeport. FMI: greaterfreeportindivisible.com/

AUG 18, Tues 11AM-1PM (& every Tue) – Bangor
Federal Building, 202 Harlow St, Downtown Bangor, Maine
WEEKLY VIGIL & DEMONSTRATION – Join us in demonstrating to all Mainers that the US is going in the wrong direction & that we need to “turn the ship of state around.” Peace & Justice Center of Eastern Maine (nl)

AUG 18, Tues 12-1:00PM (every Mon through Sat) – Belfast
Post Office Square, Main and Church Sts, downtown Belfast, Maine
DAILY VIGIL for JUSTICE & DEMOCRACY
All are welcome to join our daily crew of regulars and members from local churches and Veterans' groups in standing out for justice and democracy.
Mon through Sat from 12-1 at Post Office Square.

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 17/08/2026

Here's hoping! This is the NOAA forecast for Lewiston this coming weekend:

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 17/08/2026

60% 🌧️, high 72º, gusts to 20 =============== MAINE RESISTANCE MON, AUG 17, 2026 =============== ☎️ MAINE ICE WATCH HOTLINE: 207-544-9989 ☎️ #ORGANIZE #RESIST #OPPOSE #NonViolenceIsPower #EveryEffortCounts #GetInvolved #VOTE ✨ p2/2 – SHARE/REPOST! #MEpolitics

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AUG 17, Mon 2-3:00PM – Virtual Event
Join from anywhere, Maine
MPA FEDERAL LOBBY TEAM
At MPA we believe that our power as an organization and a movement comes from Mainers from all walks of life being able to take part in our political process. That includes being able to meet directly with our elected officials to build relationships and lobby them on important legislation.
Join fellow MPA members to learn more about important issues moving down in Washington DC, how our congressional delegation is voting, get training on how to be a member lobbyist, and then connect with elected officials. FMI: mainepeoplesalliance.org/event/mpa-federal-lobby-team-47/

AUG 17, Mon 4-4:30PM – Zoom Orientation
Join the Zoom Orientation from anywhere in Maine
VOTER GUIDE DISTRIBUTION ORIENTATION
Want to help distribute the voter guides this year?
The League creates a non-partisan voter guide and distributes 50,000 copies around the state. Help us deliver copies to every corner of Maine starting in mid-September!
We need 150+ volunteers from all 16 counties between mid-September and early-October. In this virtual orientation, we will go over the basic plan for distributing our guide.
Note: You only need to attend ONE orientation. Five sessions are scheduled for the convenience of attendees.
FMI: www.democracymaine.org/civicrm-event/2381

AUG 17, Mon 5-6:00PM (MWF 5-6pm, T/Th 12:30-1:30) Bucksport
Rt 1 Bucksport/Verona Island Bridge, Bucksport, Maine
SOLIDARITY BUCKSPORT
RESIST HATE! RESIST PEACEFULLY!
5+ Years of Solidarity Bucksport!
As usual, we will not stage the demonstration unless we have a firm commitment from at least one other demonstrator!
Please email solidaritybucksport@gmail.com by 10 pm the night before to notify us you will be at the next day's peace demonstration.

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 17/08/2026

PINE TREE ACTIVISM CALENDAR
Events for Monday AUG 17, 2026
Details confirmed 08/17 6:00AM

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AUG 17, Mon 7:00AM-4:00PM (& every day) – Scarborough
ICE Administrative Bldg, 40 Manson Libby Rd, Scarborough, Maine
JUSTICE FOR JOHAN!
Support your immigrant neighbrs by participating in a unified, focused, and permanent presence at the Scarborough ICE facility.
Monitor their activities at the source until they are shutdown and leave Maine. We can make Maine safe for everyone. We cannot tolerate a murderous army attacking us. Plenty of parking nearby.
Please come prepared to take care of one another, connect, & coordinate in person. Bring your friends. UPDATE AUG 15: People have been on site every day for over 2 weeks. Please show up.

AUG 17, Mon 9-10:00AM (& every Monday) – Skowhegan
ROAR Recovery Center, 34 High Street, Skowhegan, Maine
VETERANS COFFEE TALK – Beginning Monday, April 13, “Veterans Coffee Talk” will launch in Skowhegan, offering a welcoming, non-recovery-based peer support space where veterans can connect, share experiences, and learn about valuable resources available both locally and across the state. Guest speakers from time to time. Complimentary coffee and snacks will be provided.
FMI: maine.gov/veterans/events/veterans-coffee-talk

AUG 17, Mon 12-1:00PM (every Mon through Sat) – Belfast
Post Office Square, Main and Church Sts, downtown Belfast, Maine
DAILY VIGIL for JUSTICE & DEMOCRACY
All are welcome to join our daily crew of regulars and members from local churches and Veterans' groups in standing out for justice and democracy.
Mon through Sat from 12-1 at Post Office Square.

AUG 17, Mon 4:30-6:00PM (& every M-F) – Freeport
Mallett Dr/Exit 22 Overpass Freeport, Maine
FREEPORT RUSH HOUR BRIDGE BRIGADE –
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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 17/08/2026

SW MAINERS: If I set up to become a distribution hub or regional captain for Voter Guide distribution, will you help me get them to businesses and community spaces? #EveryEffortCounts #GetInvolved LINK: 👉 www.democracymaine.org/civicrm-even... 👈 Attend one of the five orientations:

PINE TREE ACTIVISM CALENDAR
Upcoming Special Events
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VOTER GUIDE DISTRIBUTION
Zoom Volunteer Orientation

VOTER GUIDE DISTRIBUTION ORIENTATION
Want to help distribute the voter guides this year?
The League creates a non-partisan voter guide and distributes 50,000 copies around the state. Help us deliver copies to every corner of Maine starting in mid-September!
We need 150+ volunteers from all 16 counties between mid-September and early-October. In this virtual orientation, we will go over the basic plan for distributing our guide.
Every volunteer will distribute guides in their region (municipality or county) under the instruction of a regional captain. Regional captains will keep track of their volunteers and help figure out how to get the guides you need from our distribution hubs. Volunteers will either pick up their bundles of guides from a distribution hub or coordinate a pickup with their regional captain. Volunteers will then deliver the guides to businesses and community spaces in their Towns/Cities beginning in mid-September.
Note: You only need to attend ONE orientation. Five sessions are scheduled for the convenience of attendees.
FMI: www.democracymaine.org/civicrm-event/2381

Join the Zoom Orientation from anywhere in Maine
Note: You only need to attend ONE orientation.
AUG 17, Mon 4-4:30PM
AUG 19, Wed 12-12:30PM
AUG 25, Tues 12-12:30PM
AUG 27, Thur 4-4:30PM
AUG 31, Mon 4-4:30PM

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 17/08/2026

=========== VOTER GUIDES Want to help distribute voter guides to Mainers this year? LWVM creates a non-partisan voter guide and distributes 50,000 copies around Maine. Help us deliver copies to every corner starting in mid-September! Orientation: 👉 www.democracymaine.org/civicrm-even... 👈

Graphic showing an assortment of "Easy to Read VOTER GUIDE," "WE SUPPORT YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE,"and "ELECTION INFORMATION YOU NEED" materials around an open laptop.

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 16/08/2026

Mostly ☀️, high 79º, light breeze =============== MAINE RESISTANCE SUN, AUG 16, 2026 =============== ☎️ MAINE ICE WATCH HOTLINE: 207-544-9989 ☎️ #ORGANIZE #RESIST #OPPOSE #NonViolenceIsPower #EveryEffortCounts #GetInvolved #VOTE ✨ p4/4 – SHARE/REPOST! #MEpolitics

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AUG 16, Sun 2-5:00PM – Virtual Event
Join from anywhere
PHONE BANK WITH GROUND TRUTH
Join Swing Left for a Ground Truth phone bank—designed to fix what’s broken in Democratic organizing. We’re launching an innovative new program that will revolutionize how we connect with voters over the phone.
Our goal: to help Democrats rebuild trust, win tough races, and flip the House. We're building community one phone call at a time, having real conversations with real people. During Ground Truth phone banks, we will talk to as many people as possible and focus on listening. FMI: www.mobilize.us/swingleft/event/872281/

AUG 16, Sun 4-5:00PM (& every Sun) – Portsmouth NH
Market Square, Portsmouth, NH
CIVIL RIGHTS SUNDAYS: A Weekly Stand for Democracy, Human Rights, & Truth.
Bring your voice. Bring your questions. Bring your resolve. Because the future is not written by those who wait –– it is written by those who show up.
Bring signs, though signs/flags available!
Hosted by Occupy Seacoast.

AUGUST 16, Sun 7-8:30PM – Virtual
Join from anywhere
POLI-ED: US IMPERIALISM and SANCTIONS
Join Maine DSA for the first part of a two-part political education series on US imperialism. This session focuses on the history and current reality of US sanctions - what they are, who they target, and what they actually do to working people around the world.
We'll cover the broad landscape of US sanctions programs, take a deep look at Cuba and the decades-long blockade, and examine Iran from the 1953 CIA-backed coup to today's maximum pressure campaign. Each section includes time for group discussion. Presented by Matt C. and Beckham O.
This is Part 1 of 2. Part 2 will focus on short- and long-term solutions.
All are welcome. No prior knowledge needed. FMI: shorturl.at/nt1mQ

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AUG 16, Sun 2- 4:00PM – Bangor
Meet at 1009 Ohio St, Bangor, Maine
JUSTICE FOR JOHAN – BANGOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Please join us during this week of action as we keep calling for JUSTICE FOR JOHAN!
ICE has increasingly been targeting people at Portland Jetport, and deportation flights have also flown from the jetport. We must ramp up our action and keep fighting!
Sat Aug 15, 4-6pm: Community Outreach starting at Congress Square Park in Portland
Sun Aug 16, 2-4pm: Community Outreach starting at 1009 Ohio Street in Bangor
Sun Aug 16, 4pm: JUSTICE FOR JOHAN PROTEST OUTSIDE PORTLAND JETPORT (Congress St & Int'l Parkway)
Wed Aug 19th, 5pm: Organizing Meeting in the Minsky Lecture Hall, Bangor Public Library

AUG 16, Sun 4:00PM – Portland
Congress St & International Parkway (entrance to Jetport), Portland, Maine
JUSTICE FOR JOHAN – PORTLAND PROTEST
Please join us during this week of action as we keep calling for JUSTICE FOR JOHAN!
ICE has increasingly been targeting people at Portland Jetport, and deportation flights have also flown from the jetport. We must ramp up our action and keep fighting!
Sat Aug 15, 4-6pm: Community Outreach starting at Congress Square Park in Portland
Sun Aug 16, 2-4pm: Community Outreach starting at 1009 Ohio Street in Bangor
Sun Aug 16, 4pm: JUSTICE FOR JOHAN PROTEST OUTSIDE PORTLAND JETPORT (Congress St & Int'l Parkway)
Wed Aug 19th, 5pm: Organizing Meeting in the Minsky Lecture Hall, Bangor Public Library

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MAINE ICE WATCH HOTLINE: 207-544-9989
For reporting ICE & CBP presence & actions
Report abusive behavior at: CitizenReporting.OAG@maine.gov
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PINE TREE ACTIVISM CALENDAR
Events for Sunday AUG 16, 2026
Details confirmed 08/16 – 5:25AM

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AUG 16, Sun 7:00AM-4:00PM (& every day) – Scarborough
ICE Administrative Bldg, 40 Manson Libby Rd, Scarborough, Maine
JUSTICE FOR JOHAN!
Support your immigrant neighbors by participating in a unified, focused, and permanent presence at the Scarborough ICE facility.
Join us daily at the Scarborough ICE facility to observe and document ICE activity.
Please come prepared to take care of one another, connect, & coordinate in person. Bring your friends. UPDATE: People have been on site every day for over 2 weeks. Please show up.

AUG 16, Sun 9-10:00AM (& every Sun) – Gorham
Sidewalk at Walgreens, 120 Main St, Gorham, Maine
RAISE YOUR VOICE – GORHAM STAND OUT Join us on the sidewalk by Walgreens, across from OTTO's in Gorham, for our weekly peaceful protest of ICE, their inhumane treatment of detainees & the injustice of this administration.

AUG 16, Sun 12-12:30PM (& every Sun) – Belfast
Post Office Square, Franklin & Church Streets, downtown Belfast, Maine
TAKE ACTION for PALESTINE! – We gather in solidarity with the Palestinian people and against the complicity of the US. Call for immediate permanent ceasefire; no further US funding or military aid for the Israeli government’s war crimes; demand that humanitarian and life-saving aid in both Gaza and the West Bank be provided and accessible. FMI: www.mvprights.org/events

AUG 16, Sun 12-1:30PM – Ellsworth
Union River Bridge downtown, Ellsworth, Maine
WEEKLY STAND OUT FOR PEACE – www.mvprights.org/events

AUG 16, Sun 12-1:00PM (& every Sun) – Presque Isle
Route 1 Bridge (near mall), Presque Isle, Maine
LET'S STAND FOR PEACE
Rally for Peace – NonViolence – End War
Peace is not the absence of war, but the presence of love and…

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Pine Tree Activism @pinetreeactivism.org · 15/08/2026

☀️, high 81º, calm =============== MAINE RESISTANCE SAT, AUG 15, 2026 =============== #ORGANIZE #RESIST #OPPOSE #NonViolenceIsPower #EveryEffortCounts #GetInvolved #VOTE ✨ ☎️ MAINE ICE WATCH HOTLINE: 207-544-9989 ☎️ p7/7 – SHARE/REPOST! #MEpolitics