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IN THE MEDIA
The Maine Independent: Troy Jackson sponsored legislation to lower healthcare costs
While serving in the Maine Legislature, Jackson helped to pass bills to lower the cost of prescription medications and make insurance more affordable.
August 18, 2026 | By Josh Israel
maineindependentnews.com/health-care/troy-jackson-sponsored-legislation-to-lower-healthcare-costs
MEIDAS NEWS: Susan Collins Held Fundraiser With Right-Wing Extremists, MAGA Mega-Donors
Despite attempting to cultivate a moderate image, Collins continues to be backed by the MAGA far-right
August 10, 2026 | By Troy Matthews
meidasnews.com/news/susan-collins-held-fundraiser-with-right-wing-extremists-maga-mega-donors
MORNING JOE: ‘Ready for change’: Troy Jackson’s plan to unseat Susan Collins in Maine
July 28, 2026
Democratic Senate Nominee Troy Jackson joins Morning Joe fresh off his nomination win over the weekend. Jackson will replace Graham Platner on the ballot, facing off against longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins. Jackson discusses his campaign plan, why Maine voters are ‘ready for change,’ and explains how his views on some issues have evolved and why.
www.ms.now/morning-joe/watch/ready-for-change-troy-jackson-s-plan-to-unseat-susan-collins-in-maine
MSNBC WEEKEND: Tie Collins to Trump’: Maine Democrats reveal strategy ahead of November Senate election
July 26, 2026
Maine Democrats officially chose former state lawmaker Troy Jackson as their Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner. Jackson will now face-off against Republican incumbent Senator Susan Collins this November in a race that could be a key factor in Democrats’ chances of taking back the Senate majority. Politics Editor for “The Portland Press Herald” Kirby Wilson joins The Weekend to discuss.
www.ms.now/the-weekend/watch/tie-collins-to-trump-maine-democrats-reveal-strategy-ahead-of-november-senate-election
More Donations from Epstein Contacts to Susan Collins Uncovered
meidasnews.com/news/more-donations-from-epstein-contacts-to-susan-collins-uncovered
Trump Badly Screws Susan Collins as Maine ICE Death Takes Darker Turn
newrepublic.com/article/trump-ice-maine-screws-susan-collins
Maine Democrats Announce “Retire Susan” Recess Tour
During the Senate’s August Recess, Democrats Will Protest Collins’ 30 Years of Failing Mainers at Her Offices Across Maine
FMI: mainedems.org/maine-democrats-announce-retire-susan-recess-tour/
mainedems.org/icymi-mainers-call-out-collins-for-serving-lobbyists-and-special-interests-over-mainers
https://themainemonitor.org/piscataquis-county-voter-guide/
ACTIONS & EVENTS
Save Democracy Rally!!! Sunday, September 13th, Dover-Foxcroft!
1:00 to 2:00 PM on East Main Street Bridge. Lots of issues to emphasize!!!
Can We Trust Our Elections?
September 17, 2026, 6:00 to 8:00 PM @Central Hall Commons, 152 Main St., Dover-Foxcroft
Confronting Christian Nationalism
What People Can Do To Strengthen Both Faith and Democracy
September 30, 2026, 6:00 to 8:00 PM @the First Universalist Church of Sangerville & D-F, Church St., Sangerville
Potluck & Discussion
From Farmers to Families: How H.R. 1 Deepens America’s Hunger Crisis
The harmful Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provisions in the budget reconciliation law (H.R. 1) passed in July threaten to undermine decades of progress in reducing hunger in America, disrupt the food system, strip food away from millions of people, burden already strained state budgets, and threaten the economy.
ACT NOW: Urge Your Senators to Pass Legislation That Supports Families and Farmers, Restores SNAP
Congress must act to reverse these draconian changes. Use the FRAC Action Network to urge your Senators to restore and protect SNAP and ensure families have the food they need.
Click the link below for more information.
Piscataquis County Democrats Committee Fall Fundraiser – October 4, 2026, 2 to 4 PM
IMPORTANT NEWS
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COLLINS MUST ANSWER: How Much Money Did Her Lobbyist Husband Take From His Former Firm Last Year?
From the Maine Democratic Party, August 25, 2026 Click link to learn more.
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REMINDER: JD Vance Said That Susan Collins Is “Doing A Great Job”
From the Maine Democratic Party, August 24, 2026 | Click link to learn more:
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ICYMI: Mainers Call Out Collins For Serving Lobbyists and Special Interests Over Mainers
From Maine Democratic Party, August 21, 2026 | Click link to learn more:
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Susan Collins has a record of voting against lower drug prices
The Maine Republican senator has received hundreds of thousands of dollars from the pharmaceutical industry during her career. From the Maine Independent, August 19, 2026,…
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ICYMI: Vulnerable GOP Senator Begs for Gas Money After Upholding Trump’s War
From The Daily Beast, by Julia Ornedo, Published August 18, 2026 | Click to read the article: www.thedailybeast.com/vulnerable-gop-maine-senator-susan-collins-begs-for-gas-money-after-upholding-trumps-war
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In Memoriam: Theresa I. Mudgett
Milo- Theresa I. Mudgett, 74, passed away at home on August 6, 2026 to be with God. She was born on August 1, 1952, in…
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