Newsweek - On prediction markets, Democrats’ implied chances of defeating Collins have now reached record highs. Kalshi, a regulated U.S.-based prediction platform, currently prices a Democratic victory in the Maine Senate race at 73 percent, leaving Republicans—including Collins—at 27 percent.
.Benjamin Freeman, Politics Growth at Kalshi and an election prediction specialist since 2019, flagged the shift on social media: “New all-time high. Democrats have a 73 percent chance of defeating Susan Collins in the Maine Senate race.” Polymarket, a separate crypto-based platform popular among political traders, paints an even bleaker picture for the incumbent. There, Democrats are priced at roughly 76 percent to win the seat, compared with 22 percent for Republicans, based on tens of thousands of dollars in matched wagers.
Troy Jackson - I have a plan to tax the ultra-wealthy and make real changes to support working people — because that’s what Mainers deserve. My Democratic opponents want to play it safe. They say they support the millionaire tax, but I'm the only one who wants to double it from 2% to 4% — so we can actually pay for what working families need, things like quality childcare and nursing homes, trade schools, property tax relief, affordable housing, and healthcare.
Freeport - Obituary: Florris L. Bly (pressherald.com) — Florris L. Bly, 91, who once made her home here, worked as a legal secretary in town, and co-owned Arthur’s Market.
It’s official: passenger fares on Portland’s Casco Bay Lines are increasing again starting in June. Round-trip, peak-season adult tickets will rise from $14 to $16, 30-day passes from $48 to $51, and annual passes from $432 to $435. It’s the ferry service’s second passenger-ticket increase in the past three years. In 2024, Casco Bay Lines approved its first rate hike in 15 years, raising round-trip ticket fares by 82%.
U.S. forces aboard a Bath-built Arleigh Burke–class destroyer fired on and took control of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship crossing the Arabian Sea heading toward an Iranian port on Sunday. After six hours of repeated warnings and orders to evacuate the engine room, the Spruance disabled the Touska by firing several rounds into the engine room, according to videos of the exchange. U.S. Marines then boarded and took control of the Touska.
Judge gives Maine 30 days to review validity of trans referendum signatures
Cumberland fire chief was placed on leave over meeting misconduct
Times Record - A fuel island set to be constructed next to Brunswick’s Public Works facility is prompting alarm among nearby residents, who say they are worried about fumes, traffic, disruption and the future of Brunswick’s Senior Gardens — which will be demolished in the construction. Several neighbors who live in the area of Water Street — which leads to Industry Road, where the Public Works building is located — told the Brunswick Town Council at its meeting Tuesday night that they’re concerned about the possible environmental impacts and the nuisance that a fuel station could create.
Press Herald - The operator of the Amtrak Downeaster is hosting a pair of open houses next week, soliciting community feedback on the future of the rail line’s service. The events will include an update on the new station proposed for Portland, a presentation highlighting recently completed projects and conversations about potential new investments and service changes, the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority said in a Wednesday announcement.
“It’s a chance for the community to help design a passenger rail system that works better for everyone,” Patricia Quinn, the authority’s executive director, said in a written statement. Quinn will give presentations at both events. Open houses will be held in in Freeport, April 29 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center
NY Times - Maine’s governor vetoed a bill that would have banned the construction of new data centers in the state, which would have been the first law of its kind in the U.S.
