Maine
Morning Star - Nirav Shah
became the second high profile Democrat to drop out of the U.S. Senate race
this weekend, all but paving the way for Troy Jackson to become the Democratic
U.S. Senate nominee.
Shah on Sunday also announced he
was endorsing Jackson, saying, “Susan Collins, Donald Trump, and Senate
Republicans are banking on disunity and frustration from Maine Democrats to try
and win this seat, and we are not going to give them that.”
“Maine Democrats are united,
angry, and energized,” he added. “Now, that energy moves to the most important
fight of all: defeating Susan Collins and flipping the United States Senate.”
Shah is the second candidate to
drop out on Sunday. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows also announced the end of
her bid, saying she would focus on her current role, which includes overseeing
elections.
Bangor Daily News: Troy Jackson wins 148 of the 149 Democratic delegates in Cumberland County, the most populated county in Maine
Maine
Morning Star - As the public outcry against the fatal shooting of
25-year-old Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero by federal immigration agents
continues, more than a thousand people gathered in Monument Square in Portland
to protest U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement.
Mainers have taken to the streets
all week, starting hours after the Biddeford resident and young father was shot
as he was leaving for work Monday morning. In the days since, community
organizers and political leaders throughout Maine have rallied against the
federal agency, with many publicly calling for its abolishment.
The Sicilian Table, 261 US 1, Falmouth: Jim Ciampi with Christina Ackroyd, 5:30-8:30
Town Council Meeting → 30 Main Street, Freeport. 6 pm
JULY 22
Waves for the Bay: Friends of Casco Bay Members Annual Meeting: 5:30-7:30 pm. Where: Portland Yacht Services, 100 West Commercial Street, Portland, ME. The event will be held outside on a gravel surf
JULY 23
Winslow Park, 50 Winslow Park Way, Freeport: The Flukes, 6-7:30, park has $3 entry fee
MAINE's Summer Issue Celebration Party → Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport 4:00 pm
JULY 24
Yarmouth Clam Festival kicks off Friday, marking 61 years (wgme.com)
JULY 25
Winslow Park, 50 Winslow Park Way, Freeport: The Flukes, 6-7:30, park has $3 entry fee
JULY 26
Memorial Park, 5 Park St., Freeport: Jacob R. Miller & The Bandoliers, 2-4
Auditions for “SÉANCE”:
6 pm at FHS Music Room, 30
Holbrook St, Freeport. Use back door.
JULY 28
Auditions for “SÉANCE”: -- 6 pm at FHS Music Room, 30 Holbrook St, Freeport. Use back door.
JULY 30
Thursday Night Concert Series at Winslow Park
For more info on the artists and to see the Memorial Park summer concert schedule, visit the Meetinghouse Arts website
JULY 30 — THE DELTA KNIGHTS BAND: Led by frontman Rob Babson, The Delta Knights Band has spent 30 years as a Southern Maine staple, delivering a tight, expert blend of blues, R&B, and classic rock.
AUGUST 6 — VINYL FOSSILS…Don't miss this six-piece band performing classic rock and roll music.
AUGUST 13 — CAROLE WISE | MARK ABRAHAM | DENNY BREAU | APRIL REED-COX: Four gifted Maine musicians unite to perform a harmonious, authentic blend of original songs celebrating friendship and collaboration.
AUGUST 20 — CORMAC MCCARTHY: Don't miss Cormac McCarthy's enthralling Americana set, showcasing his expertise as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and storyteller.
AUGUST 27 — BESS JACQUES & THE STRAYS: Bess Jacques & The Strays deliver a vibrant, nostalgic blend of jazz and pop, featuring lush vocal ballads and hard-swinging originals from their debut album.
Winslow Park Concerts are a community collaboration between Meetinghouse Arts and the Town of Freeport View it on website
AUG 20
As global tensions escalate in the Middle East, you have a rare opportunity to hear direct analysis and ask questions of three world-renowned experts in our intimate Freeport Speech venue. Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (music starts at 6:30 PM) Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St. Get Ticket